7 Week Intensive Snowboard Instructor Course

The ALLTRACKS 7 week intensive snowboard instructor course is our seven week programme designed for riders hoping to take their all mountain snowboarding up a notch while qualifying as a CASI Level 2 snowboard instructor.

Following the ALLTRACKS training formula we combine the latest coaching methods delivered by some of the best snowboard coaches in Canada. After welcoming you to Whistler, we spend the first week showing you the terrain and begin to scrutinise your technical riding. Afterwards we build on this, honing your technique and preparing you for the CASI Level One in week 4. As with all our snowboard courses, we include the Canadian Avalanche Association AST Level as part of the training package too.

With the Level 1 done, we move on to further riding development across more challenging terrain and also ensure you are as well prepared as possible for your CASI L2, which is scheduled for week 7. All in all, 7 weeks of the best snowboarding on the planet.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Small Coaching Groups of 6 per Coach
  • Well-Located Accommodation
  • ALLTRACKS Training Formula
  • CASI L1 Included
  • CASI L2 Scheduled Into Course
  • AST1 Avalanche Skills Included
  • Approx 60% On-Piste / 40% Off-Piste
  • Minimum Ability Required: AT Level 2

Course Dates

26 November 2023 - 12 January 2024

What's included

All our courses are based in Whistler, consistently voted North America’s #1 resort. You will stay in comfortable, well located accommodation with other trainees, with meals provided if you wish. There is also off slope activities organised by our course director, lift line priority, equipment maintenance clinics and lots more.

TRAINING

Thorough & Considered Coaching
ALLTRACKS training formula devised by Guy Hetherington, Alltracks Head Coach & CSIA L4 Examiner.


Expert Pros
Professional CASI Coaches.


Coaching Groups 6 MAX
Maximum of 6 guests per ski coach for personal attention and more fluid training sessions.


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


CASI Level 1 Exam Fee
Examination fee for the Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance Level 1 Exam.


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


Video Analysis
Benefit from this great feedback tool.


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 from Guy Hetherington.


CASI Level 2 Training
The level 2 is scheduled into the programme and all the coaching to prepare for this is provided. However, the actual exam fee is not included.

ACCOMMODATION

Comfortable Accommodation
Well located, comfortable chalets and condos or an inexpensive hostel option. Condos come with welcoming living rooms, well equipped kitchens, free wifi internet, TV. Some with hot tubs and swimming pools


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

OTHER

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


Group Airport Transfers
Group transfer to and from Vancouver Airport on the official course arrival and departure dates.


Resort Director
Available 24/7


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


Social Events
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 afterwards or some time in the future, we can provide 1:1 assistance. Let us know your goals and we will support you.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights
Flights are not included, but ALLTRACKS can organise your flights if you wish or provide advice on suitable flights.


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


CASI Level 2 Exam Fee
Although the training for the L2 is included and the exam is scheduled into he course, the exam fee must be paid to the CSIA in resort. Cost is approx £500


Additional Exams
Exams such as CASI Park Instructor. Cost is approx £2o0 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.

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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
CAA AST 1 Avalanche Skills Training


Weeks 3 
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics to prepare for CASI L1


Week 4
CASI Level 1 Exam


Week 5 & 6
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics to prepare for CASI L2


Week 7
CASI Level 2 Exam
Departure

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