Lake Louise Nov 2010 Ski or Snowboard Instructor Course in Canada

course dates & prices

12 Nov - 17 Dec 2010
or
08 Jan - 12 Feb 2011

SameSun Chalet, Banff
£3750 (without flights) or £4350 (with flights)

Best Western Siding 29 Lodge, Banff
£4150 (without flights) or £4750 (with flights)

Lake Louise is the largest and most scenic single ski area in Canada. If you include Sunshine Village and Banff @ Norquay, the resorts make up the aptly named "Ski Big 3", Canada's largest ski area.

For further details on prices and packages, please click this link to the packages page.

Return flights with Air Canada between London Heathrow and Calgary can be included in the prices (stated above).

the ski or snowboard instructor training courses

Train for and pass your CSIA or CASI Level 1 during our 5 weeks ski or snowboard instructor course where you will learn all the basic teaching skills and enhance your core technical abilities. Please refer to the first 5 weeks of the 12 week course schedule pdf under related links and resources on the right for details. This short ski or snowboard instructor course sets the foundation and enables you to teach beginners and low intermediates in countries such as Canada, USA, Japan, Australia and a few other countries. If you obtain a work visa for Canada prior to departure and successfully pass the Level 1, you could possibly work as an instructor for Lake Louise resort after this short and intensive course.

"Anyone who has trained with our top Pros, skied for weeks at our world class resort, and has committed to living and working in Canada for the season is guaranteed an employment interview. How could we not hire you?!"
Kevin Eaton - Assistant Director Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard School

*** to be hired each successful candidate must obtain their own work permit prior to travel, successfully pass the level 1 CSIA or CASI course - and successfully complete an employment interview.

Canadian work visa's for 2010/11 are available through BUNAC from December 2009 / January 2010 so apply early as they can run out!

As part of the 2010 courses, you will also have the option to take a CSIA Snow Park Certification, CASI Park Instructor qualification, or CSCF Entry Level Course.

Click here for the word from the ski & snowboard schools

If you are interested in an 11 or 12 week programme at Lake Louise starting in Jan 2011, please click here.

resort description

"The Jewel of the Rockies", the majestic beauty of Lake Louise is awe-inspiring. Located within the protected wilderness and spectacular scenery of Banff National Park, Lake Louise is a world class ski resort with a phenomenal reputation for its first rate amenities and wonderful dry powder snow. The vast ski area features over 4,500 acres of unsurpassed alpine terrain and the resort has consistently been voted number one for scenery in North America by Skiing Magazine.

resort details

• Located in the heart of Banff National Park, a world class resort in a world heritage site
• Breathtaking scenery, spectacular views and inspirational wilderness
• Canada’s largest single ski area with infinite and varied terrain
• Four mountain faces with easy and challenging runs down from every chair
• 4500 skiable acres and 139 marked runs
• Limitless off-trail adventures and back bowls
• Super steeps
• Multiple terrain parks tailored to ability levels for maximum fun
• Four conveniently located full service day lodges
• Reliable season from mid-November to mid-May
• Lake Louise, Sunshine Village & Norquay (Banff) form the Big 3 - Canada’s largest ski area
• Town of Banff has a lively social scene with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants

additional activities

There are many activities you can do in resort including heli-skiing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, dog sledding and more! You can also spend
time at the Banff Hot Springs or enjoy an electric NHL ice hockey game in Calgary. These activities can be arranged and paid for locally in resort.

accommodation

Your accommodation will be in the town of Banff, situated in the magnificent Banff National Park. You have the choice staying at a 3* hotel with large twin size rooms, swimming pool and whirlpool, or a modern hostel for a lower budget option. Both accommodations are located practically opposite each other, with a short easy walk along Banff Avenue to downtown Banff.

Go to the Best Western Siding 29 Lodge in Banff page.

Go to the Samesun Hostel in Banff page

main ski and snowboard instructor courses page

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