10 Week Snowboard Instructor Course

Our 10 week snowboard instructor course is the perfect way for snowboarders to combine earning instructor qualifications while revolutionising your snowboard skills. This extended programme is a great way to spend a gap year or break from work, and it is also ideal if you are looking to go on and work as a snowboard instructor. All in all, the perfect way to spend 10 weeks riding with like minded people and improving every day.

Like every ALLTRACKS course, the training follows our own ALLTRACKS training formula in order to give you the most varied snowboard coaching available. In addition to hunting powder, we cover technical sessions where you will really focus in on your technique along with higher tempo, free flowing lessons where you will enjoy the very best terrain and snow conditions. Snowboard coaching is always limited to six students per coach so you benefit from individual attention and sessions can move quickly.

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 55% On-Piste / 45% Off-Piste
  • Minimum Ability Required: AT Level 2

Course Dates

12 January - 21 March 2025

What's included

Our snowboard courses are based in Whistler, consistently voted North America’s #1 resort. You will stay in comfortable, well located accommodation with other trainees. There is also off slope socials organised by our course director, lift line priority, an equipment maintenance clinic and lots more.

TRAINING

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


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 Association of Snowboard Instructor Level 1


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 (approx £500) is 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
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 – Travel
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 £250.

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.

Prices are in British Pounds Sterling & Canadian Dollars. However, we have guests from all over the world so if you prefer to pay in $USD 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 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 to prepare for CASI L1


Week 4
CASI L1 Exam


Week 5 – 6
All Mountain Advancement Training
Canadian Avalanche Association AST Level 1


Week 7 – 8
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics to prepare for CASI L2


Week 9
CASI L2 Exam


Week 10
All Mountain Advancement Training
Departure

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