11 week

Whistler Snowboard Instructor Course

Our 11 week snowboard instructor course is the most established and popular programme of its kind. Combine that with awesome ski area and pumping towns of Whistler Blackcomb and you’ll be in for a very special season!

We have been running 11 week snowboard instructor courses since 2002 and have used our wealth of experience to create a programme that transform your riding and train you to be a globally recognised snowboard instructor. We’ll also make sure that you have an amazing time, experiencing the wonders of Canadian mountain life!

The very best training. We have selected a team of the very best high level instructors, who will spend over 220 hours on the slopes with you and plenty more off it! They’ll refine every aspect of your riding so that you can explore every corner of this amazing ski area with the confidence and riding style of a pro.

Snowboard instructor WhislterBecoming a snowboard instructor. Learning to ride like an instructor is a large part of the course and is, of course, a lot of fun! But we’ll also make sure that you can pass on your snowboarding skills to others in readiness for CASI Level 1 in week 5 and CASI level 2 towards the end of the course. These qualifications are recognised and highly respected around the world, so with these under your belt you’ll be ready to apply for you first instructor job.

Whistler is renowned for its enormous area and incredible infrastructure, with an hourly lift capacity is 61,407 people!

SnowmobilingMore than just an instructor course. We pride ourselves on providing the ultimate season experience, and our local course host will make sure that you enjoy the very best of mountain life. As well as regular social activities, there will be plenty of really special experiences that you will be able to use your “Activity Credits” on. You’ll have the opportunity to try cat-boarding, split-board touring, dog-sledding, snowmobiling and loads more!

Extra Activities in Whistler (click here)

Here's a list of some of the activities you can take part in in Whistler with our "Activity Credit Scheme":

  • Avalanche safety training- AST level 1
  • Winter first aid
  • Guided backcountry touring
  • Cat-boarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Vancouver weekend
  • Dog sledding
  • Heli-skiing
  • Bungee jumping

slope side accommodationThe very best accommodation. The location of our accommodation at the Coast Blackcomb Suite is second to none. It’s right by the side of the piste, so you just need to roll out of bed, strap in and you’ll be away for the day! You’ll stay in a two bedroom apartment, with its own kitchen and living area. Plus there are two outdoor hot tubs, a swimming pool and gym on site. Course accommodation really doesn’t get better than this!

The Package (click here)

Here's what's included in out 11 week Whistler snowboard instructor course:

Included:

  • Up to 25 hours/week professional coaching
  • 1-to-1 private coaching sessions (before Level 1 and Level 2 exams)
  • Airport Transfers (if travelling on group flight dates)
  • 24-hour staffing
  • Accommodation
  • Daily continental breakfast
  • Dinners (3 nights per week)
  • Full season lift pass
  • Lift queue priority during lessons
  • Video analysis
  • Weekly technical sessions
  • Level 1 CASI examination fees
  • Training for CASI Level 2 Instructor Certification
  • 25 Activity Credits (to use on your choice of extra activities)
  • Work experience in local snow school
  • Instructor Career advice
  • Snowboard maintenance tuition
  • Weekly social events
  • Farewell party
  • 10% Discount on meals at resort restaurants
  • 10% Discount on Snowboard Equipment

Optional extras:

  • Flights (from £650)
  • Additional Activity Credits
  • Cat-boarding

Not included:

  • Travel insurance
  • Snowboard kit
  • Lunches & weekend meals
  • Spending money
  • Additional instructor level exam fees

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!

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 riding & drops

Week 10

Condensed Level 2 & tight lines

Week 11

Level 2 exams, riding & partying!

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