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 including flights.
Shared hotel accommodation
Prices are based on 2 sharing. We can accomodate couples and friendship groups upon request.
A limited number of single rooms are available for an additional £165 per week.
Meal Plan
The best of both worlds - a meal card worth $210 per week is included. Meal cards are topped up weekly.
The meal card can be used across resort owned restuarants and in the resort supermarket, this means you choose where to eat and when, and you can also stock up on groceries at the local market.
10% discount is available at all resort owned restaurants, bars and cafes.
Season lift pass
You lift pass is season long, this means if you decide to add additional weeks to your course 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 resort to oversee the course. Reps are knowledgeable about the resort, qualifications and training, and have often taken part on the course previously.
Level 1 Training 4 days a week, provided by CSIA level 3 & 4 instructors. Level 1 course conductors mentor the programme, take training and provide tailored feedback as you prepare for the level 1 exam.
CSIA/CASI Level 1 ski instructor exam
The level 1 course exam is included in the price.
CSIA/CASI Membership & Instructor Licence.
As part of your course we enrol you with the CSIA. Membership for the year is included and you will be provided with a login to the CSIA website where you can sign up for the level 2 exam. Upon completion of level 1 you will be a licenced instructor.
Shadow Teaching
All participants have the opportunity 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.
Additional Training Options
Participants can opt to take the CSIA or CASI level 2 instructor exam following the ski patrol training. Level 2 modules and assessments can be booked directly with CSIA or CASI by the participant upon completion of the level 1 and cost circa $650.
Visa Assistance & Job Opportunities
We have partnerships and connections with several sports schools across the world, and can offer guidance to help you to find employment as patroller once qualified.
We provide comprehensive advice and assistance 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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Module 1: CPR – BLS for Healthcare Professionals The BLS HCP module is designed for healthcare professionals which includes ski/bike patrollers.
Module 2: Non-Urban Occupational Emergency Care, Level 3
The NUOEC 3 course curriculum contains baseline knowledge and skill development objectives, derived from primary paramedic training program curricula with emphasis on the non-urban environment. Specific modules address the injuries and illnesses that non-urban responders are likely to encounter; conditions that are typically not addressed (or lack the necessary depth) in other first aid programs.
Module 3: Advanced Protocol Training
The APTP is designed specifically to address the in-situ patient care and risk management concerns of non-urban organizations and corporations. The APTP is comprised of 6 advanced emergency medical protocol modules. These modules meet specific emergency response training needs not currently met under conventional programs available to non-paramedical responders.
Module 4: Rope Rescue
This module provides the foundational knowledge and skills for performing rope rescue. It teaches safe, efficient rescue skills and is the essential first step in developing ‘rope rescue’ competency.
Module 5: Aerial Lift Evacuation & Self Evacuation
This module prepares the student by teaching the fundamentals of conducting aerial mechanized lift evacuations. Self and rescue evacuations are also addressed and practiced.
Module 6: Patient Extrication & Evacuation
Covered in this module is patient extrication and evacuation utilizing the most commonly-used devices such as toboggans, wheeled litters, and various snow machines.
Module 7: Avalanche Skills Training, Level 1
AST Level 1 is an entry level avalanche awareness courses. The curriculums are in strict compliance with the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) and certification is provided by the CAC. Topics covered include: nature and formation of avalanches, avalanche terrain awareness, snow stability and snow pack assessment, avalanche danger assessment, safety and self-rescue, and the use of transceivers.
Module 8: Risk Management
The issue of risk management in the mountain recreation industry is of fundamental importance. It is essential that all Patrollers have a clear understanding of the ‘big picture’ with respect to risk management, and also the part that they individually play in this. The Risk Management module spells out clearly the roles and responsibilities that Patrollers must understand and fulfil with specific emphasis on accident investigation and prevention.
Module 9: Incident Investigation
With litigation as prevalent as it is in the mountain recreation industry, incident investigation is critical to an organizations risk management program. Thorough incident investigation is of critical importance and an integral part of preparing a viable and legitimate defence.
Module 10: General Patrolling
Effective Communications & Customer Relations
In addition to providing emergency medical care, the daily routines and tasks expected of Patrollers are extremely diverse. Significant among these are: recognizing and correcting safety hazards, continuously performing risk assessments, and developing and implementing programs to ensure overall safety. Since Patrollers are in the public eye and in the service industry, included in this module is a workshop covering effective customer service, emphasizing communication skills and conflict resolution.
Module 11: Helicopter Orientation, Air Evacuation, Air Rescue
This module emphasizes the safety issues associated with helicopter use as well as the issues that affect patient evacuation in non-pressured aircraft.
Module 12: GPS & Compass Orientation
Module 13: Mentoring
This module involves ‘putting it all together’ while shadowing Patrollers and Avalanche Technicians (Mentors) over a 12 day period as a Mentee.
Specialist Equipment
All specialist equipment required for training is provided as part of the course.
You will receive a pack with all essential equipment required to work with ski patrol. Items include Avalanche safety gear: probe, shovel, transceiver, first aid supplies and medical equipment. Back packs are on loan and must be returned in good condition. They can be purchased at the end of the course in resort if requested.
Heli-Skiing/Boarding
At the end of the course, after completing the ski patrol programme, a guided heli-skiing trip is arranged with RK Heli-ski. All heli-skiing equipment is provided (powder skis/poles) and powder-pack including transceiver and other back-country equipment.
Not included in the course price is the core text book. Outdoor Emergency Care – 5th Edition costs approx £89.99 and must be purchased prior to the course start date.
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 to make it a home-from-home, but with the benefits of staying in a hotel, you have the comfort and luxuries to make the most resort living.
Facilities
- Ski-in, Ski-out
- Outdoor Hot Tubs
- Free unlimited use of Panorama Hot Pools
- Gym
- Common Room with seating & 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
Ski Patrol training is provided 5 days a week, typically Monday-Friday. Day's off and weekends can be spent shadowing ski school & free-skiing.Week 1: Settling in, resort orientation and acclimatisation. Introduction to general ski patrolling. Rope Rescue.
Week 2: Aerial lift evacuation & self evacuation, introctution to GPS & Compass, Risk Management and Incident Investigation.
Week 3: Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 and mentoring with Ski Patrol
Week 4: Non-Urban Occupational Emergency Care, Level 3
Week 5: Non-Urban Occupational Emergency Care, Level 3
Week 6: Advanced Protocol, Patient Extrication Evacuation, Heli-Orientation & Air Evacuation
Week 7: On-mountain mentoring with Panorama Ski Patrol
Week 8: On-mountain mentoring with Panorama Ski Patrol, Heli-skiing day with RK Heli-ski and end of season celebrations.
This schedule is a guide and may change. The modules covered in the training programme provide participants with the certifications required to be a professional ski patroller.
8 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.
