Canada Whistler Ski and Snowboard Instructor

  Canada

• British Columbia: 
Whistler

Dates: 6th March - 15th May 2010

Description: * Accommodation & Meals
During your programme you will be staying in an 11 bedroom chalet which can accommodate up to 24 people all doing the ski or snowboard instructor courses. The chalet provides an ideal retreat and a perfect base for your Whistler Blackcomb experience and is situated in a superb location; a mere stones throw from Whistler's Alta Lake and a 15-20 minute walk or short bus ride into the village.

The chalet has spacious living and dining areas, two large decks with a jacuzzi hot tub on the front deck and fantastic views from the spacious upper BBQ deck. All bedrooms are suites with heated floors and the property has a homelike feel and finished to a high specification. The chalet also has secure storage, full laundry facilities and a bus stop directly outside.

* Meals
Your breakfasts and evening meals will be prepared by your chalet hosts. You will need to bring extra spending money for your lunches and for food one day a week.
Programme Support

Throughout your programme, you will have the support and supervision of your Instructors. Each are fully qualified and experienced, and are able to provide you with all the instructional and safety support necessary on a programme like this. They will also provide you with competent assistance and help you with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.

In addition, we will provide you with a 24 hour emergency contact number before you depart, so that you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.

* Programme Limits
Minimum age 17, with parental permission. No maximum age limit.

* Programme Requirements
You must be relatively fit and active to join a programme of this nature. You also need to be able to ski or snowboard (perform parallel turns in skiing or links turns in snowboarding) with confidence and control on intermediate terrain (blue runs).

Highlights: This 10 week ski/ snowboard instructor training course will enable you to:

- Transform your personal skiing or riding skills through a high quality and 'fun' instructor training programme
- Experience one of the best ski resorts in the world with limitless terrain, snow bowls and parks/pipes for you to discover
- Enjoy catered accommodation
- Attain CSIA Level 1 & Level 2 instructor qualifications
- Experience the pre Winter Olympics 2010 resort atmosphere

Cost in US$: 10 weeks excluding flights - GBP7,050; 10 weeks including flights - 7,550

* For information on what's not included please visit our website.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Canada in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

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