14/05/09 - Join the Official NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard Facebook Group
COURSES UNDERWAY
13/04/09 - Read all the updates from the course in Canada on our blog.
NEW BROCHURE!
08/07/08 - Extra extra! Read all about it! We are really excited to announce that our new brochure is hot off the press.
JOBS WITH MARK WARNER
18/06/08 - Get a job with Mark Warner this winter through our partnership with them...
RECORD BREAKING SEASON
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.
A TWO WEEK GUIDED TOUR OF THE ROCKIES' FINEST RESORTS
This amazing road trip will take you through Canada's famous “Powder Triangle”, home to 90% of the world’s Heli-ski and Cat-ski operators. Our Snow Safari is the perfect opportunity to visit several ski resorts, enjoy professional ski coaching, fresh powder, stunning scenery whilst making a group of new friends.
DAILY TELEGRAPH VIDEO AND ARTICLE
Check out this video from the 2009 Snow Safari it was filmed by the Daily Telegraph who loved the Snow Safari so much. They also wrote this article on the course so you can get an excellent insight into what it will be like. We hope that it tempts you to come!
OVERVIEW
2 weeks skiing at some of Canada’s best resorts
7 days of professional coaching from experienced instructors with local knowledge
An optional day’s Cat Skiing experiencing fabulous off piste powder conditions
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and ski towns of the Canadian Rockies
COACHING
Our Snow Safari includes seven days of ski coaching divided between Fernie, Red Mountain and Kicking Horse. All our instructors are hand picked and are there to build your confidence in whatever area you feel necessary. They will develop your all-mountain technique, teaching you on the piste, through moguls, down tree runs and in the powder. NONSTOP instructors, local to each resort, will be there to guide you to the best terrain and freshest powder ensuring you maximise your enjoyment at each ski area.
Please note that if there is a big range in ability levels on your course the instructor may decide to split the group so that you are skiing and learning with people of a similar standard. This may mean you have half a day of coaching in much smaller groups, really focused to your standards on that day. Rest assured you will still receive instruction on each of the seven coaching days.
OPTIONAL CAT SKIING AT RED
A possible highlight of the trip! Cat-skiing involves travelling up the mountain on a CAT (or piste-basher) in search of fresh powder. It works on a similar principal to heli-skiing and you should expect to do about 8-9 runs in a day. The journey back up is your opportunity to share stories of the previous run with your powder companions. A truly memorable experience for only an extra $280 (£150 guide price)
THE ITINERARY
DAY 1
AM – Heathrow flight to Calgary
PM - Arrive in Calgary & drive to Fernie (3 ½ hours)
DAY 2
Tour of the Fernie mountain
EVENING – Welcome Dinner
DAYS 3-5
Fernie instruction days
DAY 6
Free-skiing in Fernie
DAY 7
AM – Travel to Red Mountain (4 hours)
Red Mountain instruction day
DAY 8
Red Mountain instruction day
DAY 9
Optional Cat skiing or freeski at Red Mountain
DAY 10
AM – Early start and drive to Whitewater (1½ hours)
Free Skiing in Whitewater
Evening out in Nelson
DAY 11
AM – Drive to Radium Hot Springs (5¼ hours)
Relax in the Hot Springs
PM – Drive to Kicking Horse (1¾ hours)
DAYS 12-13
Kicking Horse – Day of instruction
DAY 14
Kicking Horse – Free ski
DAY 15
Kicking Horse – Optional ½ day free ski
PM – Drive to Calgary for evening flight (4 hours)
N.B Snow Safari #2 has one less day in Fernie and one extra in Red Mountain
FERNIE
With one of the highest snowfalls in North America you will not be disappointed by Fernie’s “steep and deep” conditions. There are plenty of groomed runs to warm up on although the emphasis is very much on off piste skiing with plenty of tree runs, open bowls, gullies and the 'champagne powder' which Fernie is renowned for.
The town of Fernie is a short seven minute drive from the ski resort and although it is now one of the world's "must ski" destinations it has retained it's relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. NONSTOP participants are consistently taken aback by the warm welcome they receive from the locals. It has an excellent selection of restaurants, bars, coffee shops and plenty of great places to buy kit for the tour.
ACCOMMODATION
The Red Tree Lodge is owned and run by NONSTOP. Last year, this 42 bedroom lodge underwent a $1.2 million refurbishment so it now offers a really comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Adjacent to the lodge is our fantastic and already highly acclaimed restaurant where you will have your breakfasts each morning. At the lodge, there are plenty of options to unwind at the end of the day with a swimming pool, hot tubs and even a small movie theatre.
WHITEWATER
Whitewater ski resort is located just outside Nelson BC and is a mountain with an enviable reputation for serious quantities of snow (a season average of 40ft!). Like Fernie, the terrain has something for everyone, from steeps, deeps, chutes, bowls, glades, groomed cruisers and gentle rollers. It has built its reputation on deep snow, short to zero lift queues and big hospitality. Plus, the food here is so delicious there's even a famous Whitewater recipe book! The town of Nelson is 12 kilometres from Whitewater and is a fun quirky little town nestled on the shores of the stunning Kootenay Lake. Nelson has some great heritage buildings (350 to be exact) which along with the numerous music shops, museums and galleries give the town a unique cultural feel. It's truly one of those places that people find hard to leave. ACCOMMODATION The Dancing Bear Inn, situated in the heart of Nelson, is a firm favourite with NONSTOP staff. The bedrooms are simple yet extremely comfortable and there is a cosy sitting room with internet access and a library of books, games and films.
RED MOUNTAIN
A favourite of those in the know (and the ski press), Red Mountain offers world class skiing and riding with no lift queues, empty pistes and a fantastic friendly atmosphere. The resort incorporates two peaks with 360° skiing off the top offering an awesome variety of lines down gladded tree meadows, wide open groomed pistes and award-winning steeps. Red Mountain was opened in 1947 making it one of Canada’s oldest resorts.
The town of Rossland lies approximately three kilometres from the resort. It is a laid back ski town with some excellent restaurants, coffee shops and book shops to enjoy during your stay. Rossland is the sort of place that once you've experienced its delights you'll want to take your friends.
ACCOMMODATION
At Red Mountain we stay at the “ski-in” Copper Chalets at the base of Red Mountain. These four bedroom houses have really comfortable bedrooms and are equipped with all the mod. con’s including outdoor private hot tubs. A great way to finish your day!
RADIUM HOT SPRINGS
On the drive from Red Mountain to Kicking Horse, we will stop off at Radium Hot Springs - a great opportunity to break the journey and relax our weary muscles in these natural hot springs!
KICKING HORSE
Kicking Horse is fast becoming a world famous destination and it is no suprise why. With seriously steep pitches, great snow and uncrowded runs this resort is a great stop on our tour. Just like Fernie and Red Mountain this resort is better suited to the more advanced skier, however there is something for everyone at this up and coming resort. For apres ski Kicking Horse has a selection of bars and restaurants at the base of the hill but it is Golden where you will most likely head after a day's skiing. The town of Golden is close to the resort and offers a good choice of bars and restaurants, if you are looking for a special meal experience then head for the Eagle's Eye a fantastic restaurant at the top of the mountain with amazing food a views to match. ACCOMMODATION The Copper Horse Lodge is a stone’s throw (well a 100 paces…) from the gondola at Kicking Horse Resort. Having won the Ski Canada Magazine Award for “Best Lodge 2007” we can guarantee you will have an excellent stay in this stylish and modern 10 bedroom lodge, each offering its own spa styled bathroom. At the end of your day, you can ski back to the lodge and head straight for their massive hot tub!
FLIGHTS & TRANSPORT
FLIGHTS
We can arrange flights for you if you are flying from the UK at an additional cost of £500. We reserve group seats on the course dates so please let us know if you would like us to organise a flight for you.
We can arrange alternative flight dates for those who are staying in Canada before and/or after their course. Please check with us for further details as prices may vary on these flights.
In the unlikely event that direct flights are unavailable we will inform you of this and then look to book an indirect flight. It is worth noting that the earlier you book your course the more likely we can secure a direct flight.
TRANSPORT
Our NONSTOP host has an enviable wealth of local knowledge and will be on hand to help you make the most of your time in each resort as well as driving our comfortable 15 seater minbus.
DATES & PRICES
To see the dates and prices for this course
INCLUDED
• Transport between towns, resorts and airport
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Accommodation
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Daily breakfasts
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Professional coaching (7 days)
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5 day lift pass - Fernie
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1 day lift pass - Whitewater
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2 day lift pass – Red Mountain
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3 day lift pass – Kicking Horse
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Lift queue priority while in lessons
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Tour Host
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N.B Safari # 2 includes 1 less day in Fernie & 1 extra day in Red Mountain
NOT INCLUDED
• Travel Insurance (Approx £90)
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Optional rental of fat powder skis for cat skiing (Approx £20)
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