5 Week Ski Instructor Course

The 5 week ski instructor course remains one of our most popular options. This ski programme provides expert ski coaching in a fun environment to transform your skiing across the entire mountain.

Not only is this the most thorough 5 week level 1 training course available, it also uses the ALLTRACKS training formula to ensure your technique improves both on and off piste.

You will learn the resort’s best best spots from Whistler’s top tree runs to the wide open powder bowls found in the upper mountains of both Whistler & Blackcomb. Each day of training, we aim to hit the best conditions so you have a great time as well as skiing hard.

After 5 weeks, you’ll have completed the CSIA L1 exam and enjoyed some of the very best ski terrain to be found anywhere.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Small Coaching Groups of 6 per Coach
Well-Located Accommodation
ALLTRACKS Training Formula
CSIA L1 Included
Approx 65% On-Piste / 35% Off-Piste
Minimum Ability Required: AT Level 2

Course Dates

14 January - 16 February 2024

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 are 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 CSIA Coaches typically CSIA Examiners. The overwhelming majority are CSIA 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 Level 1 Exam Fee
Examination fee for the Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance Level 1 Exam.

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 – or the HI Hostel which has modern hostel facilities and is very budget friendly

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.

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 do our utmost to 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.

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

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

Weeks 2, 3 & 4
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics to prepare for CSIA L1

Week 5
CSIA Level 1 Exam
Departure

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