11 week

Red Mountain Snowboard Instructor Course

Our Red Mountain snowboard instructor course is perfect for riders who want to take their all-mountain technique to the very highest level. This is the challenging powder-laden mountain of your dreams!

Luxury accommodation and dream terrain - this is the cream of the crop

Red Mountain and RosslandRed Mountain is THE hidden gem of Canada’s ski resorts. Being a fair distance from major airports, it's not a famous holiday resort, so the slopes are very quiet with little or no lift queues. It’s virtually Nonstop’s own mountain playground and is comparable to heli accessed terrain! You’ll have an amazingly authentic Canadian experience, as you settle in to Red Mountain and nearby Rossland, a stunning western-style relic of Canada’s gold rush. With plush slope-side accommodation included, you'll enjoy a luxury season without a luxury price tag!

Massive powder turnThe ultimate in steep and deep. Red Mountain’s snow record is massive, which means its steep, challenging slopes stay fresh, with stashes of powder around every corner. There's not your usual abundance of pistes – riding piste is only used for transport in Red – the real riding is done on the epic expanse of ungroomed terrain. This is a classic steep and deep resort that will continue challenging you for the whole season and beyond!

Red Mountain usually receives over 600cm of snow per season. That adds up to a lot of epic powder days, especially when there’s nobody else there to track it out!

Become a snowboard instructor in a resort that will get you noticed

Snowboard instructing Red MountainBecoming a snowboard instructor in Red. The challenging nature of Red Mountain’s terrain will make your learning curve steep, but our team of high level snowboard instructors will have you riding like a pro in no time. They’ll also teach you how to instruct, in preparation for your CASI Level 1 and 2 qualifications. Having these qualifications under your belt from such a challenging resort will look amazing on your CV. Meet some of our snowboard pros in this video.

No plans of working as an instructor? Then our "AMP" program is for you

The alternative to instructing. Many people come to Red on our 11 week course simply to progress, ride and have fun. We’ll give you the option after your Level 1 course to join our “AMP” program instead of working towards your Level 2. With AMP, you’ll still have structure to the rest of your course, with goals to achieve, but you just won’t have to worry about any of the instructor training. Check out this video about our AMP program.

Guidance from an inspirational leader

Mark ImpeyWe are honoured to have Mark Impey as our Course Director in Red Mountain. He is one of the most highly respected and experience instructors in Canada. He’s a Level 4 examiner and has been to the very top of the CSIA. With his experience, guidance and support, you’ll have an amazing opportunity to kick-start a career in the snowsports industry... and if that’s not in your plans, he’ll just show you how to make the most of this amazing ski area!

British Columbia has so much to offer. With us you'll make the most of your experience

Winter camping in Red MountainExperience the excitement of mountain life. With Red Mountain and the nearby town of Rossland as your base, you’ll experience a really authentic Canadian Mountain lifestyle. Above and beyond that, we’ll organise a broad range of activities, that you can take part in as part of our More program. You’ll have a starting balance of 25 credits that you can spend on anything from cat-boarding to winter camping to an avalanche course. Check out a full list of activities below.


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Course accommodation doesn't get any better than this

Red Mountain slopeside condos Our accommodation in Red Mountain couldn’t be better. Forget hostels and hotels – we’ll put you up in plush new condos, right at the base of the ski hill, a stone’s throw from the lifts. Each condo has its own modern fully-fitted kitchen, spacious living and dining room, as well as a hot tub! Plus, there’s also a gym on site.

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Course schedule

Week 1

Settling in, shopping & riding

Week 2

Lose bad habits & adjusting stance

Week 3

Level 1 prep & private lessons

Week 4

Off-piste skills & Level 1 practice

Week 5

Level 1 exams & celebrations!

Decision time

Chose Level 2 or AMP path

Week 6

Level 2 training / speed & carving

Week 7

Powder, bumps & short radius turns

Week 8

Level 2, all-mountain & freestyle

Week 9

Demo teaching, tree runs & drops

Week 10

Condensed Level 2 & tight lines

Week 11

Level 2 exams, riding & partying!

View the detailed course schedule here
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