Ski Instructor Courses

A ski instructor at Level 1 or 2 earns a modest wage (CAD$17-26 per hour) , but can quickly increase his or her potential by climbing the ladder to Level 3 or 4 within their body of qualifications. Increasing their private requests, working as a dual certified instructor, tips and bonuses and acheiving mini celebrity statuses all help to bring in the endorsements and increased earnings. Till you reach those dizzy heights, a Level 3 instructor will be your benchmark and bring in approximately (CAD$23-28 per hour) but also more hours work per week as you become more employable.

The courses are going to be some of the best times you have ever had in your life. Period. Great fun, no boss, no time constraints, just getting out what you are prepared to put in. We put you with similar ages to ensure you are on similar stages in your life.

Internships are some of the best fun you’ll ever have as you grow and learn with like minded people but there are serious work elements to it and you need to treat this as a job, like you would with any new employer

Well our youngest is 17 and our oldest has been 79yr. So in a way yes. We guide you to the right course for the right experience. There is a time and place to mix ages and we know when it works and when it doesn’t. So if we don’t have a course thats right for you we will pass you onto a company that will. Sound fair?

We don’t post anything, what you see is straight from Trustpilot or Google and if that is not enough then put a post on Reddit.com or Snowheads.com, you might find that someone replies. Otherwise request to see if you can chat to a previous client.

Generally speaking we put you in double rooms, include Level 1 and where applicable Level 2 modules/exams and almost everything, except flights, insurance and spending money. Some courses include meal plans.

So if another providers’ course is looking vastly different in price and they offer the exact same inclusions. Then we would imagine that, depending on the price,  either the accommodation is a poorer quality, or they are cramming you into the rooms (or in some cases the same beds!) or they are simply charging more profit.
We are incredibly transparent and work off keeping it fair for everyone to enjoy the mountains and if that means working a little harder and longer at our end to do so then so be it.

Good Question- Some of you want qualifications with a view to start a new career, some just want the experience. Try the All Mountain Safety & Freeride Performance Camp in Revelstoke, It’s a real crowd pleaser for those on a career break. Or for a tamer version try the Dual Resort programme and take things a little easier.

Nope. with an internship you will never re-coup the money you invested in the first year. But do you at university? If you are doing this as a gap year then let’s face it you are usually being helped a little or a lot by family. If you are doing this as a career, then like university it will be a few years till you pay this course fee off.

Providers like ourselves often gobble up the entry level 1 instructor positions in the bigger resorts. So doing it off your own back is sometimes a little harder unless you are willing to work at a smaller resort. Which we can help with. It’s our most affordable way for those who cannot afford an internship. Enquire for details.

Yes, between 12% and 40%, depending on the course.

We’re a business, not a charity. We’re also ATOL-protected, fully insured, and take big financial risks upfront – buying in bulk, negotiating with resorts, and piecing everything together long before you show up.

Could you DIY your own season? Maybe. But it’ll cost you more, take longer, and be way harder to stitch together. We’ve done the legwork so you don’t have to.

If another provider is charging more for the same thing? Fair question: ask them how much they’re making. We keep our margins lean and our quality high – that’s how we offer some of the best-value instructor experiences in the business.

Do the maths. We have.

You’ve spent more than 13 years in education, building up knowledge within the walls of classrooms and lecture halls. Along the way, you’ve had some brilliant teachers- and, let’s be honest, some not so brilliant ones. But knowledge alone isn’t the full picture. What many of you are still missing is wisdom.

Wisdom isn’t taught in textbooks. It comes from life-travel, mistakes, real work, and experiences outside the safety net of school. Knowledge and wisdom are equally important, and when kept in balance, they shape not just a sharper mind but a more rounded perspective. That balance often leads to sounder, wiser decisions in life.

So, ask yourself: is it time to step out, seek some worldly wisdom, and sharpen your edge- or will you just keep grinding away? Even the hardest-working tool can grow blunt without care. Keep your axe sharp, and stay open to what’s out there.

In that case you should look at our instructor courses, not the internships. Our MasterClass Camps, All Mountain Safety or Ski Patrol courses will give you the skills but not put you in a position of having to teach.

Yes really! If you are putting the effort into searching for work you will get a job. Don’t be too picky with your first choice of resort. Getting accommodation however in the biggest resorts now seams to be the main challenge, so find employment early or use our Level 2 or 3 Internships to secure your job, further training and most importantly your accommodation.

Rule of thumb. If you want to go on a course shorter than 4 weeks go to Europe unless you get a good deal from us. Longer than 4 weeks go to Canada as week by week it will be cheaper in Canada. Additionally go to Europe for the party scene, but Canada for the fresh powder. Off piste in Europe is out of bounds and needs special insurance. Canada off piste is often patrolled and inbounds requiring no special insurance. Great if you want to freeride and enjoy the pow.

We have specific MasterClass programmes for people just like you. Every year we get skiers wanting to improve their ability and want a little more comfort whilst doing so. You are never to late to dust off those boots!

Our reviews and video testimonials and podcasts tend to give you positive overview. However in this day and age its hard to know whats marketing and whats truth. So we often reach out to a previous client for you to speak to if you are nervous about committing.

Quick answer is no, there are differing levels of difficulty in passing your exams as you progress. Whilst we offer no guaruntees, we will give you all the necessary training and more to get you successfully across that finish line, with a 99% pass rate at Level 1 each year and statistically between 92-97% pass rate at Level 2 on average across all our resorts. Our high pass rates are no secret, but can be credited to our clients being strongly encouraged to turn up fit (not try to get fit out there!) and we provide them with the right equipment. This ensures half the challenge is a success, the rest is down to our thorough training programmes and a little luck on the day to get you across the finish line. Level 3 has a much lower pass rate nationally around 20% of clients pass annually. It will require dedication and hard work to reach this higher level but could be accomplished within 2-3 winters.

Easy, do an entry Level 1 only and see how you get on with that, before piling lots of money into something that you might struggle with later into your Level 2 syllabus.

Well if you can arrive earlier and learn to ski or snowboard, then we can take you on the course as long as you can comfortably link turns on a red run at speed consistently. But the cheapest course we offer will end up costing you well over £3-5000 with everything included. Sorry we don’t do holidays.

You might have noticed that some providers at certain resorts are more expensive than others. This will primarily be down to lift pass costs, accommodation quality and location and maybe trainer rates. So accommodation 40 mins away from the resort will be cheaper than one 20 mins away and cheaper still than accommodation in resort. For example, Whistlers lift passes and accommodation will generally be more expensive than others. Some previous clients have reported spending over £1500 more in a season on their experiences than being in a smaller resort.