Flights Courses can be booked with or without flights - enabling you maximum flexibility.
Flights depart from London, UK. Flights from alternative airports can be arranged, contact us for up to date prices.
Transfers
Outbound and return transfers are included as standard with all bookings, subject to arrival times if booking own flights.
Shared hotel accommodation
Prices are based on 2 sharing. We can accommodate couples and friendship groups upon request.
A limited number of single rooms are available for an additional £120 per week.
Meal Plan
Enjoy 4 group dinners per week at restaurants across the resort as well as a 15% discount at all resort-owned restaurants, bars and cafes.
Season lift pass
Your lift pass is season long, this means if you decide to add additional weeks your lift pass will be valid.
Lift pass benefits include discounts in selected shops and restaurants as well as on some activities, equipment rentals, maintenance and repairs.
Resort Representative
A rep is in the resort to oversee the course. Reps are knowledgeable about the resort, qualifications and training, and have often taken part in the course previously.
Level 1 and 2 Training 110 hours of on snow training is provided by CASI level 3 & 4 instructors.
CASI Level 1 ski instructor exam
The level 1 CASI course and exam is included in the price. The course runs for 3 days with the first 2 days dedicated to instruction and the final day put aside for the on snow assessment.
CASI Level 2 Exams
The CASI Level 2 examinations take place over 4 days and are as much a course as an examination. The CASI evaluators will help to fine-tune both your boarding and teach technique, and are fantastic non-assessed courses. The 4 day exam is scheduled into your 7 weeks and included in the price, this can be removed should you wish to just train (-$600)
AST 1
Included in the course is the 2 1/2 day Canadian Avalanche Associations introductory course, which will help prepare you for the hazards associated with going off-piste.
Shadow Teaching
All participants have the opportunity and are encouraged to shadow the sports school on days off from pro-coaching. Shadowing real lessons helps prepare trainees for exams and provides observational experience in a mountain environment.
Heli-Boarding
At the end of the course, after the level 2 exams, an optional guided heli-skiing trip (cost £500) is arranged with RK Heli-ski. All heli-skiing equipment is provided and powder-pack including transceiver and other back-country equipment.
Visa Assistance & Guaranteed Work Interview
We have partnerships and connections with several sports schools across the world and offer a guaranteed interview with Panorama for the following season after the successful completion of your Level 2. We also provide two further guaranteed interviews at resorts in both Canada and Japan. Comprehensive advice and assistance is given to all Winter Sports clients when applying for working holiday visas.
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Snow Ready Fitness Plan
Created for Winter Sports by a personal trainer & instructor, this 8 week pre-season fitness programme targets the muscle groups used in skiing & snowboarding and will make sure you are snow-fit in time for the start of your course.
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Pine InnLocated in the heart of Panorama Resort, the Pine Inn is a great base for a ski instructor course. With all the amenities you require but with the benefits of staying in a hotel, you have the comfort to make the most of resort living.
Facilities
- Ski-in, Ski-out
- Outdoor Hot Tubs
- Free unlimited use of Panorama Hot Pools
- Gym
- Common Room with Sofas and TV - Exclusive use for Winter Sports guests
- Breakfast Room with table and seating, plus fridges and basic cooking facilities - Exclusive use for Winter Sports guests
- 24 Hour Reception
- Launderette
- Lockable Ski Storage
- Wifi
- Housekeeping Service
- Safety Deposit Boxes
Rooms
- En-suite
- Towels & Linens (changed weekly)
- Hair Dryer
- Thermostat Controlled Heating
- Cable TV
Professional coaching is provided 4 days a week, typically on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Wednesday's and weekends can be spent shadowing ski school & free-skiing.Week 1: Settling in, exploring and introduction to being a ski instructor
Week 2: CASI Standards - improvement and technique - including video analysis.
Week 3: Continued improvement & CASI Level 1 course and exam
Week 4: AST 1 and L2 Teaching experience
Week 5: Level 2, all-mountain, freestyle and intermediate
Week 6: Teaching practice for bumps
Week 7: Level 2 4 day exam and optional Heli day
This schedule is a guide and may change. Training is provided by experienced CASI pro instructors who work closely with each individual and tailor the programme to the group. Video analysis is provided throughout the course.
7 weeks not enough? Tailor the course to your travel - contact us for a quote to add a week or two to the beginning or end of your course. Additional weeks vary depending on availability.