10 Week Ski Instructor Course

The ALLTRACKS 10 week ski instructor course in Whistler is the ideal choice for keen skiers who want to spend an extended time in the mountains with like minded skiers, earn instructor qualifications while taking your own skiing to the next level.

Whether you are taking a gap year, a career break, sabbatical or looking to kick start a career as a ski instructor, this course is for you. All based at one of the best, snowiest resorts on the planet.

The foundation of our most popular programme is the coaching provided by our expert team. The hand picked coaches, led by one of Canada’s top CSIA Level 4 Examiners, deliver the ALLTRACKS Training Formula – a thorough training course that will challenge you but also be great fun. We combine modules focusing on all aspects of skiing with plenty of supportive, constructive feedback and video analysis. With ski coaching limited to a maximum of 6 per coach, you can be confident of getting plenty of individual attention while still enjoying the dynamics and fun of a training group with other skiers that are sure to become great friends.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Small Coaching Groups of 6 per Coach
  • Comfortable Accommodation
  • ALLTRACKS Training Formula
  • CSIA L1 Included
  • AST1 Avalanche Skills Included
  • CSIA L2 Scheduled into the course
  • Approx 50% On-Piste / 50% Off-Piste
  • Minimum Ability Required: AT Level 2

Course Dates

12 January - 21 March 2025

Included In The Course

The course is based at Whistler Blackcomb, consistently voted North America's #1 ski resort.

TRAINING

Thorough & Considered Coaching
ALLTRACKS training formula devised by Guy Hetherington, ALLTRACKS Head Coach & Level 4 Examiner.


Expert Pros
Professional & personable coaches. The overwhelming majority are CSIA Level 4 supported by a few excellent Level 3s.


Coaching Groups 6 MAX
Maximum of 6 guests per ski coach for personal attention, more fluid training sessions allowing you to improve faster.


Specific Modules
Defined coaching for instructor training, moguls, all mountain freeride and powder.


CSIA Level 1 Exam Fee
Examination fee for the Level 1


CAA AST 1
Canadian Avalanche Association Avalanche Skills Training Level 1. Learn about backcountry skiing and avalanche safety. AST1 is taught in groups of 8.


Video Analysis
A useful tool for ski technique analysis and feedback.


Lift Line Priority
If there is a lift queue, skip it during coaching sessions.


Equipment Maintenance
Learn more about how to look after your ski equipment.


Training for CSIA L2
Training for L2 is provided and the exam is scheduled into the course. However, the exam fees (approx £550) are not included.

ACCOMMODATION

Comfortable Accommodation
We offer various accommodation options in Whistler at different price points. The chalets and condos are well located close to central Whistler Village and all include welcoming living rooms and full kitchens. Some have a hot tub and swimming pool.

We also have a budget friendly hostel option which despite being further out from resort centre, is a great base at a lower price.


Dinner
Choose between group dinners four nights per week or self cater and save.

OTHER

Season Pass
A full Season Pass valid for the entire winter in included so feel free to arrive early or extend your stay after your course ends.


Group Airport Transfer
A group transfer from Vancouver Airport on the official course arrival date is included.


Resort Director
Available 24/7


Welcome Party
Get to know everyone on your course and the coaches on Day 1.


Socials
Various socials throughout the course.


Extend Your Stay
For an additional cost and subject to availability, you can arrive early, stay on afterwards or combine further courses.


Job Recruitment Service
If you wish to work as an instructor either immediately following your course, or some time in the future, we can provide 1:1 assistance. Let us know your goals and we will do our utmost to support you.


Financial Security
ALLTRACKS Ltd is ATOL & ABTOT Bonded

NOT INCLUDED

Flights
Flights are not included, but ALLTRACKS can provide advice on suitable options


Travel Insurance
Insurance is not included, but adequate cover for all aspects of your course and holiday is mandatory and an ALLTRACKS requirement.


CSIA L2 Exam Fees
Although the training for Level 2 is included and the exam is scheduled into the course, the actual exam fee (approx £500) is not included


Additional Exams
Exams such as CSIA Snowpark and CSCF Race Coaching are often available for an additional cost. Cost is approx £250 each

Prices

Our prices are guaranteed, which means the price you see on our website is what you’ll pay if you book today. Unlike our competitors, there is no small print or hidden exchange rates that allow us to increase the price once you’ve booked.

There are zero hidden extras. Prices include everything shown in the ‘What’s Included’ table above, leaving you to experience the best the resort has to offer.

As our main office is in the UK, prices are in British Pounds Sterling. However, we have guests from all over the world so if you prefer to pay in $USD, $CAD or Euros, no problem. Just give the office a call and we can arrange that.

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Schedule

We publish a highly detailed course schedule and calendar on our Guest Member Intranet Site. In the meantime, this weekly course breakdown should give you a rough idea of what to expect.

Course Schedule

Weeks 1 & 2
Arrival
Settle In and Welcome Party
Split into training groups
Familiarisation of the Ski Area
All Mountain Advancement Training


Weeks 3 & 4
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics to prepare for CSIA L1


Week 5
CSIA Level 1 Exam


Week 6
All Mountain Advancement Training
Canadian Avalanche Association AST Level 1


Week 7&8
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics to prepare for CSIA L2


Week 9
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics to prepare for CSIA L2
CSIA L2 Assessed Training Exam


Week 10 
All Mountain Advancement Training
Departure

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