11 Week Snowboard Instructor Course
Overview
The ALLTRACKS 11 week snowboard instructor course is the ideal way to spend a season riding. It will take your snowboarding to the next level, you will earn recognised snowboard instructor qualifications and it will give your career break or gap year focus and purpose - whether you want to go on and instruct or just really improve your all mountain riding. It is not just about the time you spend on the hill though, our team will ensure you make the most of your time on and off the slopes making your snowboard instructor course on of life’s best experiences.
TRAINING
The highest quality coaching is fundamental to the course and you will be trained for all conditions from carving the groomers to deep powder, avalanche skills and freeriding. Riding in small class sizes with others of a similar ability will ensure you improve rapidly in a fun and progressive environment.
- Guaranteed Small Class Sizes (8 Max)
- 1:1 sessions
- Expert & Inspiring Instructors
- All Mountain Training
Read More about our Lead Snowboard Coach (he's quite good!!)
Dano Pendygrasse, Whistler Blackcomb
With many boarders being largely self taught, you will benefit from thorough coaching from some of Whistler’s top pros. Our Lead Instructor is also Whistler Blackcomb's Head Snowboard Trainer. For the initial few weeks, you will explore Whistler’s vast area as well as concentrating on your technique in order to build on your strengths and to tackle the weaknesses. With the aid of video analysis (which is pretty amusing when it’s not you in front of the camera), you will soon have ironed out any major problems in you technique. Following this, the instruction will concentrate on the CASI Level 1 syllabus working on the actual drills you will need to perform and practicing the most up to date teaching methods. After the CASI Level 1, we conduct much of the Avalanche Skills training and backcountry off piste snowboarding, led by highly qualified and inspiring guides.
Backcountry Training
The snowboard is arguably the ultimate powder tool and the ultimate thrill for many is riding through deep, untouched powder.
All our instructor courses also include lots of time riding powder and as well as imporving technique, we want to give a proper introduction to avalanche safety. On the ALLTRACKS 11 Week Instructor course, we include:
- Official Canadian Avalanche Association Avalanche Skills Level 1 (AST 1)
Bryn & Dan on the Avalanche Skills Training level 1
Whistler, Coast Mountain Photo
Whistler - Canada's No. 1
Our snowboard instructor courses are based in Whistler, consistently voted North America’s number 1 resort. (13 years in a row by Transworld Snowboard Magazine) There are countless resorts in which you can take an instructor course, but Whistler is clearly the best option, especially for an extended course. It offers so much more terrain, longer runs, better snow reliability, 5 terrain parks for all levels, faster lifts and a more vibrant community.
Accommodation
We know just how important comfortable, well located accommodation is. On an extended course, we feel that living in a chalet or condo (as opposed to a hostel or hotel) is the best option as it means you really have a place to call home for your 11 weeks.
Alltracks accommodation is well located, close to central Whistler and not in the outlying areas. All have comfortable sitting rooms to relax with TV, DVD etc, well equipped, modern kitchens, free wireless internet and most have hot tubs too.
Whistler Course Accommodation
Claire Wilson
I wanted to do the course to push myself beyond my comfort zone, meet like minded people and gain the qualification to boot. It definitely delivered. The Alltracks accommodation was awesome, all with hot tubs and all in great locations and the he boarding instructors we had last year were brilliant.
I can definitely recommend Paul and co at Alltracks.
Meals
Delicious & nutritious dinner is essential when you’re snowboarding hard. Meals on the ALLTRACKS course are sociable occasions where you catch up with others from the course and regale each other with the day’s powder adventures.
Off Slope Activities
We want the time you spend off the slopes to be as much fun as the time when you’re on the snow. Our course manager, available 24/7, is on hand to organise whatever you wish and will put together activities each week. You’re welcome to take part in everything, or if you want to do things independently, that is absolutely no problem. Whistler is not just a seasonal resort, but an energetic, welcoming and vibrant year round community and therefore has loads going on. From Canada’s best apres ski, concerts, film festivals, snowboard comps and other cultural & sports events.
More Info on Off Slope Activities
Included on this Course
We want you to feel that the ALLTRACKS course offers the very best value for money and most complete experience in the mountains. Check out everything that is included and please call us on +44 (0)1794 388 034 if you have any questions at all. We’d love to discuss the course with you
TRAINING |
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| Expert Pros |  |
CASI L3 & L4 with positive, inspiring personalities. |
| Small Groups | |
Max of 6-8 per instructor guaranteed. Never More |
| 1:1 Private Sessions | |
Benefit from some private 1:1 lessons |
| Specific Modules | |
Powder & Freeride Training |
| Video Feedback | |
Great analysis |
| Individual Feedback | |
Constructive weekly feedback |
| Lift Line Priority | |
During lessons |
| Equipment Maintenance | |
Tech Session to teach you how to maintain your snowboard |
| CASI L1 Exam | |
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| CASI Membership | |
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING INCLUDED |
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| Official AST 1 Avalanche Course | |
Canadian Avalanche Association AST 1 |
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS |
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| Comfortable Accommodation | |
Well located, comfortable chalets & condos. All with wifi, TV, DVD. Most with hot tubs. |
| Dinner | |
Delicious Dinners Monday to Thursday |
OTHER |
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| Resort Manager | |
Available 24/7 |
| Welcome Drinks | |
Get to know everyone on the course & instructors on day 1. |
| Season Pass | |
Valid for the whole season if you want to arrive early or extend your stay. |
| Excellent Equipment Pro deals | |
Excellent discounts on clothing & equipment. Whistler has an awesome range available. |
| Airport Transfers | |
On course start & finish dates |
| Social events & activities | |
Our resort manager is available to organise social activities |
| Course Farewell Party | |
Leave in style |
| Job recruitment Service | |
If you want to work as an instrcutor in the future, we will do all we can to help. You will receive a breifing in resort and we help you plan on a one to one basis. Contact asap to discuss how we can help. |
| Options to extend your stay | |
If you want to arrive early or stay on afterward we can organise that. Please just let us know in advance. |
What is Not Included
| Insurance: Comprehensive insurance is mandatory |
| Flights: Although most people fly independently, we can book flights for you should you wish. Prices approx £500- £700. |
| Snowboard equipment: Good deals available in resort of you need new equipment |
| CASI Level 2 Exam: Optional. |
| CASI Park Instrcutor Freestyle: Optional |
| Weekly Spending Money |
Book Your Course
Book your course and sign up for the best 11 weeks of your life.
Questions? Contact Paul For More Info
Call me on my Direct Line: +44 (0)1794 388 034
Email me: paul@alltracksacademy.com
Skype me: alltracksacademy
I love to talk snow, so call if you have any questions at all about the different courses, resorts, accommodation........
