16/04/08 - From the snow levels to level 1 & 2 pass rates - it's been a record breaking season.
ZERO TO HERO
28/02/08 - Whitelines magazine rave about our 3-week instructor course...
ONE LIFE LIVE - STAND B12
06/02/08 - Be inspired at the One Life Show, 29 Feb - 02 Mar '08.
A 2-WEEK FERNIE TREAT
23/01/08 - Last few places available on the Fernie 2-week course
RECORD BREAKING WHISTLER
15/01/08 - Snowfall averages up by 12"
LAST CHANCE SALOON
10/01/08 - Two remaining places on the Fernie 11-week course!
BREAKFAST BUFFET
09/01/08 - Have you had your weetabix?
FERNIE IS BLESSED!
08/01/08 - With the most snow in the Rockies
NEW YEAR'S EVE
01/01/08 - It's an oldy but a goody.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
21/12/07 - The Red Tree Lodge welcomes you
WHITE POWDER EVERYWHERE
04/12/07 - 48cm in the past 24hrs equals fun time!
WHISTLER
23/11/07 - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
SNOW GLORIOUS SNOW
05/11/07 - Wish you were here?
BIRMINGHAM GLOBAL SNOW SHOW
29/10/07 - Come and meet us 02 - 04 November 07.
LONDON SKI & SNOWBOARD SHOW
09/10/07 - Hang up your flip flops.... it's that time of year again!
ROAD TRIP!!!
22/08/07 - End your season with a road trip to Lake Louise
NONSTOP LODGE
20/06/07 - NONSTOP Lodge opening this winter!
PASS RATES
03/05/07 - A whopping 100% pass rate for level 1
BUSC SKIER X
19/04/07 - Blink and you'll miss us!
SNOWMOBILE TOWING
12/04/07 - Catch the James Bond action as we are towed by snowmobiles.
100% LEVEL 1 PASS RATE
12/03/07 - Success and celebrations all round as all of our clients pass level 1...
PROGRESSION LESSONS
08/02/07 - Our courses have now started and everyone is skiing better than ever...
WE'RE ALL SMILING
23/01/07 - Happy times as our courses start with record snow conditions.
IT JUST KEEPS ON COMING!
29/11/06 - How long would this add to your commute?
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE?
29/11/06 - Fernie gets a whole lotta lurve from the Griz!
BEST START TO A SEASON!
27/11/06 - We are one week into the season and this is the best start I have seen...
SUMMER'S OVER
30/10/06 - Time to bring out the skis
WINTER ON ITS WAY
29/10/06 - Snow has arrived
RED MOUNTAIN VIDEO
03/10/06 - Check out this short movie from Red Mountain
NEW HORIZONS
16/06/06 - James secures job as Park Coach at Castleford
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
14/02/06 - Ski School directors praise NONSTOP graduates...
READ UP ON RED
25/01/06 - Check out Alan's diaries from our Red Mt course...
THE WORLD'S DEEPEST SNOW PACK?
23/01/06 - Our 11-week course in Fernie has started with a bang...
THE NONSTOP TEAM
09/01/06 - The entire team of NONSTOP staff gathers in Fernie
FIRST LESSON
18/11/05 - Read Trevor's e-mail about his first taste of instructing at Whistler...
LIVING THE DREAM
01/11/05 - This winter at ski resorts around the world past NONSTOP seasonaires are spreading the joy of skiing...
REUNION PARTY
24/08/05 - It was great to see so many people at the NONSTOP reunion party...
NEW + NEW + NEW
17/08/05 - Look we have a sparkly new logo, brochure and website.
NONSTOP DVD!
17/08/05 - Order your copy of the new NONSTOP DVD now.
As one of the first companies to offer instructor training courses we have watched their popularity grow. Now over 30 companies offer what can appear to be very similar programmes and the daunting task of choosing a course requires lengthy research. With our wealth of experience (we trained more people in 2007 than any other instructor company) we’re confident that we provide the best courses on the market. Whilst being the largest trainer we are also a family-run company passionate about snow-sports and believe we know how to deliver the best social experiences, even limiting our course numbers so that groups remain close-knit and personal. Some more reasons to choose NONSTOP Ski:
KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF
"NONSTOP is an open and proactive company that listens to its clients and consistently seeks to develop its product. The course directors, instructors, and location are jewels that few other courses can hope to match.."
Nick Collins, Fernie 11-week course
With five seasons of experience in this market and having trainedmore instructors than any other company, we have a level of experience that is second to none. From the team in the office to the residential staff in Canada, all our staff are certified instructors and have each spent extensive time at the resorts we use and really understand how the industry works.
RESIDENTIAL STAFF
“The staff in Banff were amazing, Tysen really made a big difference to my time in Banff . Having a local as your host meant we never missed out on anything in the town and if we needed any information he would always have the answer. A big thanks to Tysen!”
Pete Auld, Banff 11-week course
All our course directors are experienced local residents who will inspire and show you everything the area has to offer. Unlike other instructor training companies we don’t employ young inexperienced British reps to oversee your course. Meet the team:
WORLD CLASS LOCATIONS
At NONSTOP we have exclusive contracts at three of our four resorts. (Fernie , Banff, Red Mountain) This exclusivity means we are the only instructor training company allowed to operate out of Fernie and Red Mountain and we are the only company allowed to teach at all three resorts in Banff. This recognition by the resort owners of the quality of our courses proves their desire to keep NONSTOP clients coming to their resorts. We have also chosen our resorts because we believe your Gap Year, Career Break or holiday should be about experiencing amazing new places as well as learning new skills. Not content to follow the crowds, we offer courses at exciting, unexploited ski areas all of which have phenomenal powder conditions, un-crowded pistes, vibrant local communities and a friendly atmosphere, typical of the Canadian Rockies. Check out the resorts:
PROFESSIONAL COACHING
“To be honest I don’t think I could have had a better set of instructors. All of them are excellent and have helped me become the rider I want to be. No improvements could be made”
Chris Gibbons, Fernie 11-Week course
With the help of our technical directors (who represent the CSIA at an international level) we hand pick our instructors for their experience and local knowledge. In fact our instruction is so successful that some of our past clients are now teaching for our competitors. In order to maintain consistently high standards and to allow us complete control, our instructor groups are exclusively made up of NONSTOP clients, unlike some companies who mix their clients in with public ski school lessons. Meet the pros:
VALUE FOR MONEY
We include return flights, superior, centrally located accommodation, a wide range of additional courses, varied weekend trips - including heli or cat skiing and snowmobiling, and experienced local staff. Our packages offer great value with no hidden costs. In addition our non-refundable booking deposit is around half the amount required by many of our competitors.
FINANCIALLY SECURE COMPANY
We are one of a few companies in this market to have an ATOL license secured by CAA. This means that your finances are protected — an important consideration given the fact that the course fees are payable several months in advance. Check out the ATOL website:
CAREER SERVICE
We provide an extensive careers service including a 40 page manual and seminar from ski school directors on how to find work as an instructor. In addition to this we have unrivalled contacts within the industry to help you get a foot in the door at a resort. Read our tips about working as an instructor:
FLEXIBILITY
“As I needed to do some work during the course and I wanted my family to come and visit, NONSTOP organised a private condo for the duration of my stay in Red. The apartment was perfect!”
Daniel Braverman, Red Mt 11-week course
We offer flexible flights and additional accommodation so you can arrive before the start of the course and stay on afterwards. Additionally, in many cases, we are happy to organise custom-made training programmes for couples or groups.
FAMILY COMPANY
As a family-run business our aim is to provide the highest levels of service, support and care. We believe the close-knit atmosphere of our courses is one of the most important factors of your experience. An integral part of this support and care is 24/7 service by our staff in
, they are always at the end of the phone.
ACCOMMODATION
We realise the importance of having a base you can call home during your stay, that’s why all our accommodation is centrally located, comfortably furnished and provides the independence you require to fully integrate into the community. In addition to this we have invested in our own 42 bed lodge in Fernie complete with pool, hot tub, sauna and mini cinema, we are the only ski and snowboard company to do this, enabling us to provide the best accommodation and food on the market.
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
• DEPOSIT - We require a £350 booking deposit, half that of some competitors. • STAFF - All our local staff are Canadian, not young British reps who’ve never been to the resort before • CONTACTS - After your course we can happily put you in touch with influential figures in resorts. We’ll give you a reference and advice on CVs and covering letters. • EXPERIENCE - We have trained over 800 people since 2003 and therefore have a wealth of unrivalled experience. • INSTRUCTOR GROUPS - As we are in the fortunate position of attracting large numbers on our courses, this enables us to have several instructor groups, of a similar ability per course. Other companies with smaller numbers can result in a greater variation of ability within groups which limits the rate of progression. • NONSTOP Life - Once booked onto one of our courses all our clients are issued with a user name and password for www.nonstoplife.com. Course information can be downloaded and our popular forums allow our clients to make contact before they arrive in .
info@nonstopski.com 
