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Our 4 week ski instructor course in Fernie is one of our most popular programs! Fernie is the perfect place to push the boundaries of your skiing and get your CSIA Level 1. With coaching from leading instructors, you'll be ripping the mountain like a pro in no time.
Best decision I have ever made; the course was extremely well organised, the instructors were excellent, the accommodation was perfect and most of all I made 90 amazing new friends from all around the world.
Dave Budgen
4 Week Instructor Course, Fernie
I truly found the coaching inspired me a lot. They instructors showed so much passion and were truly professional.
Fanny Lam
4 Week Instructor Course, Fernie
With all this, Fernie Alpine Resort really is the place to be! We could rant on all day with reasons to visit. Nonstop was founded as a result of our love of this amazing resort.
There are five bowls filled with a huge variety of challenging terrain, the snow record is off the chart and there are bearly any lift lines. If you want to ski powder this winter, without fighting for fresh tracks, Fernie is the place to be. Renowned for its "legendary powder", Fernie averages 48cms of snow every week that the resort is open. It doesn't get better than that!
Plus the charming old mining town combines a chilled out friendly vibe with a fun and lively nightlife.
We formed Nonstop in Fernie in 2002 and most of our team have been with us since the very start. Our dedicated and highly skilled CSIA Level 3 and 4 instructors know exactly how to provide the perfect training experience.
Over a fairly short period of time we will totally transform your technique and will have you confidently skiing the entire mountain, with the style and elegance of an instructor. By the time you reach your CSIA ski instructor exams in the final week of the course, you'll have all the skills required to pass your newly refined technique on to others.
Our 4 week instructor courses are a combination of ski improvement coaching and instructor training ensuring both your personal skiing develops and you're prepared for the instructor exam. Although this is a great stepping stone to the Canadian instructor industry, many people come on this course without any plans to become a ski instructor.
We will drastically improve your skiing technique and confidence around the whole mountain. By learning how to teach, analyse and correct skiing from the ground up, you'll be able to progress your own skiing even after the course has finished.
Although you'll be spending a lot of time exploring Fernie's amazing ski area, there’s so much else that we'll help your to squeeze into your stay.
In the evenings we'll organise technical sessions and loads of social events, such as trips to see the local ice hockey team. Plus, we can also get you on an avalanche safety course and a cat-skiing day (where you'll ski fresh backcountry snow all day!).
You'll receive 20 hours coaching per week. Our full day coaching sessions are Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri, with Wednesdays and the weekends for free skiing, consolidating what you've learnt and other activities. The maximum group size is 8 people per pro but typically they are even smaller.
Stay in our very own Red Tree Lodge, with access to amazing facilities, including:
You'll be treated to an awesome breakfast at the Red Tree Lodge five days per week. Options include a coffee/tea, juices, cereals, toast, pastries, yogurt, fruit, porridge oats, as well as hot items like eggs, beans, sausages, hash browns or bacon.
Enjoy a hearty three course meal at the Red Tree Lodge four evenings a week. A soup and salad buffet will get you started, followed by a choice of healthy and filling nutritionally balanced main dishes before a well earned desert.
You'll be given a season lift pass so you can ski as much as you please. Come out early or stay on after, your lift pass will cover you.
We provide airport transfers from and to Calgary Airport at set departure times.
During the 23/24 season, we will provide transfers at the following times:
Start date of course: meet the transfer at Calgary Airport at 5pm, opt for a flight that lands before 3:30pm.
End date of course: transfer will arrive at Calgary Airport by approx. 1:30pm, opt for a flight that departs after 4:30pm.
Daily shuttle to and from the slopes.
Included in the course price is your Level 1 exam fee, which is held in week 4.
Your host will ensure your course runs smoothly. They'll be on hand 24/7 for a chat, laugh, or to solve any problems.
Throughout the program our coaches will make the most of technical video analysis to help with your development.
Throughout the course we run regular technical talks on subjects like biomechanics, looking after your gear, and injury prevention.
You'll be given an 'Instructor Starter Kit' booklet with a directory of ski school contacts, receive a seminar on 'Working as an Instructor', and be given constant advice from our coaches.
Each week your host will organise team socials and après for all the group to get involved in
You'll be able to get involved with many winter activities and experiences during your time with us, from cat skiing to ice hockey.
You'll have the opportunity to gain the following additional qualifications:
1% of revenues support environmental non-profits, including Protect Our Winters
These things are not included in the package:
We look forward to speaking with you.
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