Lake Louise Jan 2011 Ski or Snowboard Instructor Course in Canada

course dates and prices

Our courses have been running in Banff / Lake Louise since 1997. You have the option to do either an 11 week course and return after the CSIA or CASI Level 2 exam, or a 12 week course which provides an additional week of fun and free skiing or snowboarding with the instructors at the end.

A CSIA / CASI Entry Level freestyle course or CSCF race course is included in the package to improve your park or technical skills. Alternatively, you can choose to do an AST Level 1 Recreational Avalanche Course and First Aid Course instead.

11 week ski or snowboard instructor course

08 Jan - 26 Mar 2011

Samesun Chalet, Banff
£6150 (without flights) or £6750 (with flights)

Best Western Siding 29 Lodge, Banff
£6850 (without flights) or £7450 (with flights)

12 week ski or snowboard instructor course

08 Jan - 02 Apr 2011

Samesun Chalet, Banff
£6350 (without flights) or £6950 (with flights)

Best Western Siding 29 Lodge, Banff
£7150 (without flights) or £7750 (with flights)

Return flights with Air Canada between London Heathrow and Calgary are included (if you choose the flights option).

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

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.

You will stay in the beautiful and lively town of Banff which has an array of activities to do outside of skiing and snowboarding and a great social scene too.

the ski or snowboard instructor training course

Enjoy a life changing experience! Our ski and snowboard instructor courses will develop your skiing or riding skills to a higher level and set the foundation for a new career. You can achieve your CSIA or CASI Level 1 & 2 qualifications in a structured programme and potentially return to Lake Louise Ski School to work the following year - as many other International Academy trainees have done.

This course is tailored for someone looking for a fun and valuable gap year experience, a career break/change or simply a long deserved holiday.

For weekly details of the instructor training programme, please download the Lake Louise 12 week schedule pdf under the related links and resources heading on the right.

What makes this particular course so special? Well, it's the town of Banff & the National Park, the magnificent ski areas, but most importantly, it's the level of the instruction, the exclusive training programme, and the complete snow sports experience that's delivered by Lake Louise Ski & Snowboard School. The instructors are not only Level 3 or Level 4 certified, but also Level 1 and Level 2 examiners. This provides the best preparation possible for you to succeed in your exams. The 2009 season proved to be a highly successful year for our ski trainees, with a 100% pass rate on their CSIA Level 2 exams. This result speaks volumes for the quality of the ski and snowboard training on our Lake Louise course, which is second to none.

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As part of the 2011 courses, you will also have the option to take a CSIA Snow Park Certification (freestyle), CASI Park Instructor (freestyle), or CSCF Entry Level (race) Course.

You must be able to ski or ride with confidence and control on intermediate terrain to undertake the course.

If you are interested in a short, early season 5 week course at Banff / Lake Louise, 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. Lake Louise is Canada's largest single ski area and features infinite and varied terrain. The resort has also 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
• 4200 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 optional 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.

accommodation

Your accommodation will be in the town of Banff, situated in the magnificent Banff National Park. You have a choice of staying at the 3* rated Best Western Siding 29 Lodge with large twin rooms, swimming pool and whirlpool, or the modern Samesun Chalet for a lower budget option. The accommodations are located practically opposite each other, with a short, easy walk along Banff Avenue to the centre of Banff.

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

Go to the Samesun Chalet in Banff page

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