14 Week L1, L2 & L3 Ski Instructor Course

The Ultimate Season Course

The ALLTRACKS 14 week ski instructor course in Whistler is our longest and most comprehensive training course taking enthusiastic recreational skiers through their PSIC or CSIA Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3.

If you are looking to gain an extremely well respected ski instructor qualification in order to begin a career as an instructor, or if you want to participate in a comprehensive training course as part of a challenging gap year or career break then this could be the course for you.

To gain your Level 3 in one season from scratch is no piece of cake and it will take determination  and effort to achieve it. However, you will be supported all the way by some of the most talented coaches in Whistler as well as having a direct line to the ALLTRACKS Head coach, Guy Hetherington.

Following the ALLTRACKS Training Formula – a thorough training course that will challenge you but also be a great deal of fun,  we will ensure that you are as well prepared as possible for your instructor exams, covering 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 attention while still enjoying the dynamics and camaraderie of a training group with other skiers.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Small Coaching Groups of 6 per Coach
  • Well-Located Whistler Accommodation
  • ALLTRACKS Training Formula
  • Choice of PSIC or CSIA L1 Exam Included
  • AST1 Avalanche Skills Included
  • L2 & L3 Exams Scheduled into the course
  • Approx 65% On-Piste / 35% Off-Piste
  • Minimum Ability Required: AT Level 2

Course Dates

12 January - 17 April 2025

What's included

This course is 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 socials, lift line priority, equipment maintenance clinic and more.

TRAINING

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


Expert Pros
Professional Coaches typically CSIA/PSIC 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 or PSIC Level 1 Exam Fee
Examination fee for the 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.


Training for L2 & L3
Training for L2 & L3 is provided and the exams/modules are scheduled into the course. However, the official PSIC and CSIA Modules/Exam Fees are not included.

ACCOMMODATION

Comfortable Accommodation

Our condos in Tantalus Lodge are incredibly well located by central Whistler’s amenities and major lifts. The lodge benefits from a communal swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. All have a living room, full kitchen, free wifi and many of the bedrooms are en suite.

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
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.


PSIC or CSIA L2 & L3 Exam Fees
The CSIA Modules/Exams for L2 & L3  are not included and need to be paid for in resort. However, they are scheduled into the program.

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.

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 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 -3
Arrival
Settle In and Welcome Party
Split into training groups
Familiarisation of the Ski Area
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics


Week 4
Level 1 Exam


Week 5-8
All Mountain Advancement Training
Canadian Avalanche Association AST Level 1
Methodology Clinics


Week 9-10
L2 Modules & Exam


Week 12 & 13
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics
L3 Exam Modules


Week  14
L3 Exam
Departure

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