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Fernie Alpine Resort (Canada)
We purchased and refurbished the lodge especially for our course participants. We wanted to create a homely atmosphere and installed a wide range of facilities you wouldn't typically find in a hotel. We have a games room, movie theatre, ski/board tuning room, hot tub, sauna, pool, free laundry and a large communal kitchen. Breakfast and supper are served at our adjoining bar and restaurant.
The lodge has spacious bedrooms each with two queen beds and an en-suite bathroom. Each bedroom has views of the stunning local mountains and some have private balconies.
Banff (Canada)
Banff is a big town so we've made sure our accommodation is not only super comfortable but also situated close to all the shops, bars, and nightclubs. It's also where the resort bus stops to take you up to the slopes each morning.
Irwin's Inn has spacious and comfortable rooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, cable TV and two queen sized beds. The hotel has great facilities; after a long day riding with your mates you can enjoy the hotel's hot tub or if you still have the energy, hit the gym for some gentle weights or cardio. Guests also have the use of an indoor swimming pool five days a week. Irwins also has on site laundry facilities, taking the effort out of the weekly clothes wash.
RED Mountain (Canada)
We have two accommodation options on our Red Mt program. Choose either slope-side condos with a standard of luxury you wouldn't expect on an coaching course (think hot tubs and heated floors!), or alternatively choose a more "local" experience by living in a town house in the heart of Rossland.
Most people choose to share a room with one other participant although single rooms are available for those looking for more privacy.
All properties have kitchens, comfortable sitting rooms, cable TV, WiFi and weekly cleaning.
Treble Cone (New Zealand)
Your home for the course will be in one of the Wanaka Selection properties in the heart of Wanaka. They have a mixture of stylish modern houses, beautiful apartments and cottages, all finished to a high standard with modern facilities, so it will feel like home in no time.
You will share a room with one or your coursemates, so you'll be able to chill out after a hard day on the slopes. The apartments you will be staying in have great kitchens so it is super easy to prepare meals during your season. The local supermaket is just a short walk from the apartments and typically house mates will chip in together to share the cooking duties... there's also plenty of eating out throughout the season!
Serre Chevalier Vallee (France)
A friendly welcome awaits in the Guisane valley. This small valley keeps its traditional roots whilst opening its doors to welcome visitors from around the world. The permanent mountain residents always have a friendly smile for tourists, and consider you a guest rather than just a visitor.
What awaits you
4 reasons to choose Career Break & Gap Year Camps:
- Get away from it all for a few days, weeks or months!
- Great choice for a transition between school and career or a break from work.
- Incredible opportunity to improve your skiing or snowboarding technique over a long course.
- Excellent way to meet new people and enjoy new experiences.
Ski or snowboard camps in Western Canada
Get away from it all and escape into nature for just a few days, weeks or even months, exploring some of the world’s best skiing terrain with one of Nonstop’s many Career Break and Gap Year Camps.
In Western Canada, people from all walks of life seek out a little rest and rejuvenation with a career break ski or snowboard camp. These camps, varying in length and style, aim to help participants improve their skills quickly and efficiently. Whether you’re looking for a quick way to recharge your batteries or if you really want to leave the hustle and bustle of work behind for awhile our Career Break Camps are a great way to get away. Some of the great career break camp choices include the 6-week off-piste camp at Fernie, the 2 to 3 week coaching camps and snow safaris leaving from Fernie to 4 other resorts, and the 3 to 5 week or 11-week ski and snowboard instructor courses at Fernie.
Shred some powder in Banff, Fernie and Red Mountain
All done with school but not ready to start your career yet? Go on a Gap Year to explore the world, have new experiences, make new friends and tackle all those big life decisions before life really gets going, and of course, get in a few turns and shred some pow too! Nonstop’s Gap Year Camps are a great choice for anyone that wants to spend their year of exploration, exploring some epic terrain too. Some of our Gap Year Camps include the super popular 11-week instructor courses held at Banff, Fernie and Red Mountain, and short 3 to 5 week instructor courses. Other popular courses include the 6 week.
For those wanting to squeeze the most out of their season in Canada we offer the chance to take weekly evening classes.
Yoga
If you want to massively improve your skiing or snowboarding and help prevent injury, then you should be stretching regularly. The problem is that this requires discipline! So we recommend joining a weekly yoga class, held at the Nonstop hotel and led by a qualified instructor. You’ll feel the difference to your riding in no time! (Banff & Fernie).
Sport Massage
Massage is a great way to stay healthy and ready to perform and for those interested in learning about it this course will cover the different types of sport massage and the types of strokes, and will end with demonstrations and in-class practice. (Fernie)
Language Course
If you´re planning on visitng French or Spanish speaking countries, these courses will help you make the most of them. The primary objective is to help you communicate freely with the focus on practical situations, such as meeting people, socializing, providing and obtaining information. (Fernie)
Climbing
Whether you’re new to climbing or want to take it to the next level, both Banff’s and Fernie’s indoor climbing walls have something for you. Their multi-week programs are a fun way of learning some climbing skills and challenging yourself. No experience is necessary and equipment is included. (Banff & Fernie)
More Activities
Other activities include snowmobiling, cat-skiing, avalanche courses, NHL hockey games, trips to other resorts, natural hot springs and many more!
Example of inclusions (11 week instructor course canada)
Coaching
- Full season lift pass (for 4 resorts!)
- 11 consecutive weeks of professional coaching
- 1 to 1 private coaching sessions
- Guaranteed instructor job interview and priority hiring
- Level 1 CSIA/CASI examination fees
- Training for CSIA/CASI Level 2 Instructor Certification
- Opportunity to take AMP (All Mountain Pro)
- Video analysis
- Weekly technical sessions
- Work experience in local ski school
- Teach local families and boost your CV or Resume
- Instructor career advice
- Skimaintenance tuition
- Lift queue priority during lessons
- Day trip to Kimberley Ski Resort
Evenings & Weekends
- Access to the "More" Program (see our 'Extra Activities' page)
- Weekly social events
- Farewell party
Accommodation & Meals
- Accommodation Choice of two options (houses or our own hotel - The Red Tree Lodge)
- Option of extending your stay
- Hot Tub & Sauna
- Games Room with pool table (free), poker table, darts, TV etc
- Movie Theatre
- Communal Kitchen
- Ski/Board Tuning Room
- On-site bar and restaurant
- Dinner-4 nights per week
- Continental breakfast- 5 days per week
Staffing & Transport
- Airport transfers (if coinciding with group flights)
- Shuttle to the resort
- 24 hour staffing from knowledgeable local hosts
Discounts
- 10% Discount on meals at resort restaurants
- 10-15% Discount on Ski Equipment
Example of an itenerary (11 week instructor couse Canada)
The first five weeks of the course are spent focusing on improving your personal skiing and developing your teaching skills so that you are ready for the Level 1 assessment which is held in Week 5. At this time, each participant enjoys a private lesson with a Nonstop coach, which is an ideal opportunity to discuss your aims for the remainder of the course and receive advice on the most suitable route to take.
Week 1
Settle in, recover from jet lag and get your equipment sorted. We arrange a boot fitting seminar as well as offer professional advice on buying equipment. The program outline is explained and everyone's goals are assessed. We take it slow for the first few lessons and let people find their snow legs before starting with some ski improvement coaching.
Week 2
Exploring your new mountain, working on ironing our bad habits, and adjusting your stance. Developing an understanding of instructor techniques and preparing for the level 1 course.
Week 3
Level 1 prep continues and all of the course options are explained. Including the level 2 instructor’s certificate, entry level coach’s course, snow park course, and AMP program. Private lessons held for half the group.
Week 4
piste conditions and learning more teaching techniques and lots of practise teaching eachother in simulated lessons–it’s all in aid of level 1! Private lessons held for rest of the group.
Week 5
Level 1 CSIA/CASI Exam (3 days). Hopefully followed by celebrations!
Participants can then either continue to focus on their instructor qualifications, in which case they will do the Level 2 training and assessment, which takes place at the end of the course. Or, alternatively they can focus on their own personal improvement and decide to take the All Mountain Pro course.
Instructor Training: Each week participants will expand on their teaching and skills development from their level 1.The level 2 standard has more emphasis on teaching skills so more on-snow time is spent developing practical teaching strategies.
AMP:
'All Mountain Pro' develops all mountain skiing/riding and each week a portion of the AMP criteria will be emphasised. There is no emphasis on developing teaching skills-AMP is all about making the most of the conditions and exploring the whole mountain well.
Week 6
On-going development in level 2 specific teaching, plus dynamic skiing/riding and carving skills.
AMP: Controlled speed and carving skills
Week 7
Level 2 specific teaching, off piste, moguls and short radius turns
AMP: Off piste, moguls and short radius
Week 8
Level 2 specific teaching and all mountain skills.
AMP: All mountain skills and basic freestyle moves.
Week 9
Level 2 specific teaching and demonstration technique.
AMP: Trees and drop offs. Private lessons for half the group.
Week 10
Level 2 condensed course week
AMP: ‘Getting air’ and tight lines. Private lessons for half the group.
Week 11
AMP: Evaluation
Level 2 CASI/CSIA Exam (4/5 days)
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Martin, LUEX's Head of Travel, started out skating in the UK, before escaping to the powder of Canadian mountains. He found his way to LUEX through years of chasing snow in winter and waves in France during summer. These days, he manages our surf and snow teams, while squeezing in surf trips to his favorite right-handers at Cokes and Kasabu in the Maldives, or powder missions to the tree-lined runs of Revelstoke. At LUEX, he combines his love for board sports with making sure every trip runs smoothly.


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