Career Break
What better time to get away from the economic problems the world is facing and head to the mountains for a while to live the life you normally only enjoy on a week's holiday? Our courses provide a structured way of learning new skills and improving your skiing. Each winter our courses are the perfect sabbatical for many people wanting some time out.
Many of our clients come on our ski instructor courses simply because they have been working flat out for years and now need to recharge their batteries, have a change of scenery, get some fresh air into their lungs and some colour in their cheeks! Others have been in the same dead-end job for too long and feel that their career is getting them no where. Whatever your reason for needing a break you will return fit, healthy, feeling refreshed, revitalised and energised.
Why take a career break?
A lot of people tell us that they chose to take a career break or gap year from work because they needed time out to revaluate their career. Taking time out gives you a chance to think about your priorities in life and to refocus on what you want to achieve.
After a time living in the mountains you will return for work fitter, healthier and more 'up for it' than ever before. You will feel recharged and invigorated and this will significantly affect your work – in a good way! You know how good you feel when you return to work after a 2 week holiday, well imagine how you will feel after 11 weeks off!
Course options
Our ski instructor courses offer the chance to live and travel in the Canadian Rockies developing your skiing, gaining professional qualifications, enhancing your CV, meeting people from all walks of life, and making life long friendships. Whether you're looking for a short 3-week break with a purpose, a 6-week trip to master the mountain, or to spend a whole season living and travelling in the Canadian Rockies, becoming an expert skiier, there is a course for you.
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Case study
Or you could have a total career change. Many of our clients come on our 11-week instructor course so that they can find a new life and career in the mountains. Have a read of Simon Pinney’s story, the ultimate career break; he left his job at BNP Paribas and did our 11-week instructor course in Fernie and now works as an instructor there with his whole family. To read his story in full click here
Become a ski instructor
Ski the powder like a pro!
6-Week Master the Mountain course
Held in Fernie, our six week 'Master the Mountain' course is all about getting you as good at skiing as possible, both on the piste and in the powder. There is a chance to gain the level 1 instructor qualification but the main focus is to ensure you can ski anything the mountain throws at you in confidence and style.
11-Week Ski Instructor Course
The ultimate career break experience! Spend 3 months living and travelling in the Canadian Rockies, become an expert skier, gain useful instructor and coaching qualifications, and make a bunch of new mates who share your passion. Doing a ski season in this way will be one of the most fun and rewarding experiences of your life! We offer a choice of three world-class resorts and the chance to stay for anywhere between 3 and 5 months.
3-Week Ski Instructor course
'A short break with a purpose.' Held in Fernie this ski instructor course involves focused coaching in preparation for the Level 1 ski instructor qualification. You'll need to be an intermediate (6+weeks) to advanced skier. If you have arranged a work visa prior to arrival you could get a job after the course and spend the rest of the season working as an instructor.
