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.
THE WORDS OF THOSE WHO HAVE DONE IT
At the end of our courses we ask our clients to fill out a questionnaire. Here are the responses from a selection of people who took a career break to come on our course.
SCOTT & KATHRYN ROBINSON
Scott and Kathryn Robinson (mid 30's) came on the Fernie 11 week 2004/05 course.
1. What was your occupation before you came on a NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard course? I was a Technical Director / Computer Programmer and Kathryn was a college lecturer. 2. What is your occupation now? Same for me and Kathryn is now a ski instructor and runs first aid courses when back in the UK at the college she worked at before. 3. What made you decide to take a career break or look for a career change? Kathryn was looking to get into ski instructing and we cam accross the NONSTOP course 4. How long was your career break? 6 months 5. Did you leave your job in order to come on the course or were you given a sabbatical? I was given a sabbatical and Kathryn resigned from her job. 6. How many years were you working before you came on the course? 18 years in total although only 5 at the current company for me and Kathryn had been at the teaching at the college for 7 years. 7. As a career breaker what was it about NONSTOP that appealed to you? The fully inclusive package, which meant all we had to worry about, was getting to and from the airport. Also the mix of age groups meant we wouldn't be the only 30 somethings! 8. From making the decision to take a career break, how long did it take you to book on to NONSTOP? For us it was the reverse, we found NONSTOP and decided to take a career break to go on it. 9. What were your main hurdles? E.g. mortgage, relationship, family Finding someone to look after our dog but my mum loved the thought of having Bailey for 3 months so much so she is doing it again this winter! 10. Has taking a career break affected your career? No. 15. Would you do anything differently if you could take your career break again? No. 16. What was the best thing you gained from your career break? Found that we liked Fernie so much that we have brought a property in Fernie!
PAUL EGAN
Paul Eagan, aged 48, was on our 11 week Red Mountain course in 2004/05.
1. What was your occupation before you came on a NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard course? Retail Manager 2. What is your occupation now? Project Manager 3. What made you decide to take a career break or look for a career change? After 26 years+ with company I was ready for a break plus a challenge. 4. How long is your career break? 4 months 5. If on a career break, did you leave your job in order to come on the course or were you given a sabbatical? I was allowed a career break 6. How many years were you working before you came on the course? 26 years 7. As a career breaker what was it about NONSTOP that appealed to you? The complete package, the opportunity to gain instructor qualifications and partake in other activities such as backcountry skiing, cat skiing, avalanche and first aid. 8. How career break friendly did you find the Adventure travel market? Most were aimed at gap year students but NONSTOP covered everyone. 9. Were you conscious of not wanting to be the oldest on the course? Slightly conscious but my mind was put to rest with the info from Melissa prior to booking. 10. From making the decision to take a career break, how long did it take you to book on to NONSTOP? I talked about a career break for almost a year but once my mind was made up Id booked within 4 weeks. 11. What were your main hurdles? E.g. mortgage, relationship, family Ensuring my finances were in place to cover any bills although internet banking made this quite easy. Luckily I have a very supportive family who played a large part in my final decision whether to go. 12. Did you have to make any sacrifices? Knowing that although my job with my company was safe there was no guarantee that I would return to the same job that I left. 13. Has taking a career break affected your career? Since returning I have changed roles onto specialist projects which I am really enjoying. The time away from work has given me more focus and drive. 14. Would you do anything differently if you could take your career break again? A longer break would have been preferred, 6months at least. 15. What was the best thing you gained from your career break? New friends, ski qualifications, better skier and the realisation that there are other things outside of work!
JO PAGE
Jo Page came on our 11 week 2004/05 course in Fernie, she is 31.
1. What was your occupation before you came on a NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard course? Teacher 2. What is your occupation now? Teacher 3. What made you decide to take a career break or look for a career change? I needed a break/change at an age when it's still possible to take a break. 4. How long was your career break? 6 months 5. If on a career break, did you leave your job in order to come on the course or were you given a sabbatical? I left my job 6. How many years were you working before you came on the course? 6 years 7. As a career breaker what was it about NONSTOP that appealed to you? The fact that it's a small family firm 8. Were you conscious of not wanting to be the oldest on the course? A bit 9. From making the decision to take a career break, how long did it take you to book on to NONSTOP? 3 months 10. What was the best thing you gained from your career break? A great 3 months of skiing, new friends and I gained qualifications that I might use one day if I decide to take another career break!
MAX MUMBY
Max Mumby is 30 years old and came on our 11 week 04/05 Fernie course.
1. What was your occupation before you came on a NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard course? Photographer 2. What is your occupation now? Photographer 3. What made you decide to take a career break or look for a career change? I wanted a break from work having worked solidly for 11 years. 4. How long is your career break? 4 months 5. If on a career break, did you leave your job in order to come on the course or were you given a sabbatical? I am self employed, so took 4 months off. 6. As a career breaker what was it about NONSTOP that appealed to you? The mixed age ranges. 7. From making the decision to take a career break, how long did it take you to book on to NONSTOP? Two weeks 8. What were your main hurdles? E.g. mortgage, relationship, family Just working out whether I could afford to stop work for 4 months 9. Has taking a career break affected your career? Only that after having a break I enjoy my job more. 10. Would you do anything differently if you could take your career break again? No 11. What was the best thing you gained from your career break? Finding my girlfriend!!!! Oh, and becoming a better skier……
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