4 Week Snowboard Instructor Course

A month of snowboarding on our snowboard instructor course at Whistler Blackcomb, Canada! In 4 weeks you can become a qualified CASI Level 1 snowboard coach with ALLTRACKS Academy at the same time as improving your own skills.

We deliver snowboard training in a fun and supportive environment with a team of coaches who are as passionate about coaching snowboarding now as the day they started. By following the ALLTRACKS training formula we will analyse and improve you technique across the full variety of terrain available at North America’s biggest resort. We also make sure you are as well prepared as possible for the CASI exam which is scheduled for the last week of the course. Additionally, we include the CAA Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 which teaches you more about avalanche safety and how to operate safely off piste.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

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

Course Dates

26 November - 21 December 2023

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 equipment from Guy Hetherington.

ACCOMMODATION

Comfortable Accommodation
Well located, comfortable chalets and condos or an inexpensive hostel option. Chalets and condos all have 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.

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
Departure

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