10 Week Ski Improvement Course

The 10 week ski improvement course is an extended programme for skiers who want to take their skiing to the next level across the entire mountain.

The CSIA/PSIC Level 1 instructor exam is included in this course for those who wish to take it, but the over-riding aim of this programme is to concentrate on your own ski improvement, not learning to teach others.

The first week concentrates on discovering the Whistler ski area, enjoying the mountains and we begin to analyse your technique. After this we follow the ALLTRACKS training formula combining deliberate training drills with lots of feedback and plenty of time riding the best conditions and runs in the resort.
At week 4, we do the L1, which is ideal to give you an increased understanding of ski technique, before moving on to Avalanche Safety Skills, free ride training, moguls and lots more.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Small Coaching Groups of 6 per Coach
  • Well-Located Accommodation
  • ALLTRACKS Training Formula
  • CSIA/PSIC L1 Included
  • AST1 Avalanche Skills Included
  • Approx 50% On-Piste / 50% Off-Piste
  • Minimum Ability Required: AT Level 2

Course Dates

12 January - 21 March 2025

What's included

The course is based in Whistler, consistently voted North America’s #1 resort.

TRAINING

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


Expert Pros
Professional Coaches typically Examiners. The overwhelming majority are L4 supported by a few excellent L3s.


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, moguls, all mountain freeride and powder.


CSIA/PSIC 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. AST L1 is taught in groups of 8.


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.

ACCOMMODATION

Comfortable Accommodation
Well located, comfortable chalets and condos. All with welcoming living rooms, well equipped kitchens, free wifi internet, TV. Some with hot tubs and swimming pools. We also offer a less expensive youth hostel option too.


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 Transfer
Group transfer from Vancouver Airport on the official course arrival date.


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 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.


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 4
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics to prepare for CSIA/PSIC L1


Week 4
Level 1 Exam


Week 5
All Mountain Advancement Training
Canadian Avalanche Association AST Level 1


Week 7-9
All Mountain Advancement Training


Week 10
All Mountain Advancement Training
Departure

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