5-Week snowboard instructor course
The Package
The course includes several components which ensure you leave Canada not only comfortable on piste on the resort terrain, competent in the off-piste powder as well as being qualified as a Level 1 snowboard instructor.
Included
Airport Transfers
We include a shuttle service between the airport and the resort. The departure date and times are coordinated with the times of the group flights we arrange from London to Canada. If travelling at other times or on different dates then we can advise you on the public transfer services available.
Weekday Shuttle to Resort
In Fernie we own our own buses and provide a morning and afternoon shuttle to/from the resort each day. The journey time is approx. 8 minutes.
Accomodation
You have the option of a twin room or a single room. If you are coming on your own you can still opt for a twin room. We will pair you up with someone of similar age and interests to you, based on an accommodation questionnaire we will send to you upon booking.
Breakfast
A continental breakfast buffet is provided on weekdays at the Red Tree Lodge restaurant - you will have a selection of cereals, breads, fresh fruit and a hot item. This is the perfect start to a day on the slopes.
Dinners
These are provided four nights a week; on your coaching days. They are three course meals served in The Red Tree Lodge restaurant and are designed to be filling and delicious; perfect after a day on the slopes. There is a fully equipped communal kitchen in the lodge if you wish to cook for yourself on weekends etc.
Full Season Lift Pass
Minimum 20 hours/week professional coaching
Lift queue priority during lessons
Video Analysis
This is a great tool that our instructors use to help identify areas that you need to improve on. We have playback facilities on the mountain so you can see straightaway what areas need work.
Snowboard maintenance tuition
Weekly Indoor Technical Sessions
CASI Level 1 Instructor Course fees
Instructor Career Advice
During the 3-week course there will be a seminar on working as a snowboard instructor covering job applications, work visas and typical hours and wages. In addition you will receive our 40 page advice handbook on "working as a snowboard instructor" which includes a directory of ski schools around the world.
24hr staffing
Optional Extras
Flights (Approx £600)
We arrange return flights on Air Canada for those travelling between the UK and Canada. Flights cost around £600. You can opt for a flight on your booking form. If you arrange your own flight you can meet us at the airport for the group transfer bus to the resort. Please contact us with any questions.
Cat-Boarding ($365)
The day cat-boarding is a highlight of most people's trip to Fernie. Somewhat similar to heli-skiing, it involves a whole day of riding fresh powder in the backcountry getting rides to the top of the mountain in a cat (aka 'piste basher'). Good times guaranteed!
Avalanche Safety Course ($80)
This one day course provides an introduction into off-piste safety covering avalanche terrain, snow stability tests and search and rescue techniques.
Not Included
Insurance
We can provide some information on suitable cover upon booking.
Lunches and non-inclusive meals
Spending Money
Typical costs: Lunch: $15, Dinner: $15-35. Pint of beer: $5.50. Glass of wine: $7.
Snowboard Equipment
If you don't yet own snowboard equipment it tends to be cheaper to buy rather than rent for 3-weeks. Snowboard, bindings, and boots range from $1000 - $2000. Please note that helmets are now mandatory for the CASI exams.
