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GYC3241 - Whistler ski/snowboard instructor course
Country: Canada
Cost: £6395.00

Please note: 3 weeks : £2995, 11 weeks £6395.
Cost Includes: The price includes flight, accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include insurance, kit or visas flight included in price accommodation included in price food included in price airport pickup included in price 
Duration: 11 weeks
Company Rep Nearby: All the time
0845 344 7628 or
 
   
  This placement would suit... Are you a passionate skier? If you want a fun & constructive gap year or career break learning to ski/ride powder, improving your all mountain skiing/snowboarding or to become a ski/snowboard instructor at Whistler, this Alltracks Academy course is for you.

Alltracks Academy aims to deliver the ultimate ski and snowboard courses. Early morning powder runs, freestyle spins, racing gates or becoming a ski instructor – a gap year skiing course with Alltracks Academy will ensure you succeed. Alltracks runs all its courses in Whistler, one of the world’s best resorts; renowned for its awesome snowfall, vast ski area and vibrant town. We include virtually everything; so you can concentrate on making the most of your time in Whistler.

Ski & Snowboard courses

In addition to earning your internationally recognised ski instructor qualifications and being taught by some of Whistler’s best instructors and pro skiers, the course training includes so much more:
  • Small groups – training with people at a similar level of experience – optimum learning conditions
  • Specific modules in powder skiing/ freestyle/ moguls
  • Backcountry Adventures – overnight backcountry tours in the national parks around Whistler

  • Official Avalanche Safety Course (AST-1) – recognised by the Canadian Avalanche Association
  • Winter/ mountain fist aid course
  • Guiding by IFMGA ski guides
Central Whistler accommodation & meals

On an Alltracks Academy ski instructors course, you stay in really comfortable chalets that are in central Whistler – no need to ever pay for taxis or buses. It is quick to get to the ski lifts and handy for town too. All our accommodation is well equipped:
  • Free wireless internet
  • Hot tubs on the deck
  • TV/ DVD etc
  • Great rooms – most share with someone the same age, but single en suite rooms are available
About Whistler

Whistler is the largest ski resort in North America and benefits from very reliable snowfalls (an incredible 45 feet in 2006/07). It is home to two mountains, Whistler & Blackcomb. Both mountains combine world class tree skiing as well as huge alpine bowls and everything in between – together they offer some of the best skiing on the planet.
  • 0ver 8100 acres
  • 39 lifts
  • 5 freestyle parks
  • 0ver 200 runs
Off the mountain & Apres Ski

Going on an extended ski instructor course is not purely about the time you spend on the slopes. We will make sure you have an equally enjoyable time off the mountain. Whistler is a vibrant resort with loads to do when not skiing – there are countless bars and cafes, a cinema, some great music festivals, art galleries, gyms, wildlife excursions, trips to Vancouver and loads more. Every week the Alltracks Academy team organise two evening/ weekend activities for you to enjoy.

ATOL – Financial security

Alltracks is an ATOL bonded, financially secure company – an important factor when booking trips in advance.

Alltracks AcademyValue for money

Alltracks Academy is absolutely committed to offering the best value for money. We include virtually everything and combine expert instruction, central accommodation, delicious meals with many extras too.

Safety & support

The Alltracks Academy team is in Whistler for your support 24/7. The team members are all experienced in the training or teaching world.

Alltracks Academy is committed to offering the ultimate gap year skiing and snowboarding course experience. Based in Whistler, one of the largest, most snow sure resort in the world, our course students benefit from excellent ski or snowboard training as well as having a full and active time off the slopes. The courses provide an ideal way to spend a fun & constructive gap year in the mountains.


0845 344 7628


Alltracks Academy is a fully ATOL bonded company offering the ultimate in gap year ski & snowboard instructor courses and improvement camps. All our courses are at Whistler – where the snow is deep, the mountains are big and the town is fun. Our training programmes are ideal for skiers and snowboarders, regardless of experience or goals. Whether you are looking to spend a fun and constructive gap year or career break in the mountains, perfect your spins in the park or become a fully qualified instructor - we have a course for you. We include many exciting extras to every course: overnight tours to the national park, avalanche safety, delicious meals, very central accommodation and lots of fun, social events too. Come to Whistler for an experience of a lifetime!





 
   

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