6 week Ski and Snowboard Course 2010

 

Our 6 week ski or snowboard instructor training course is timed to fit in perfectly with the quiet season in Utah. Between the major holidays so less waiting in lift lines and more freshies.

What could be better?

 

The course runs from

2nd Jan 2010 - 13th Feb 2010

Accommodation is from the dates above with a resort orientation day on the 3rd of January. The final exam will finish on the 12th February; therefore there will be time to settle in, before and after.

 

You will be trained by some of Snowbirds best trainers who are all PSIA and AASI trainers and examiners.

 

Course Cost. - US$7,400, early booking price of US$6,800 if you book before 15th Dec 2009
This includes:

Three days a week training on snow
Accommodation in Salt lake City
Daily transport to and from the ski area

Airport Pick up
Snowbird lift pass
Night sessions, including use of video
Full Exam preparation
PSIA AASI Level One instructors exam

PSIA AASI Childrens Certification
Interconnect backcountry tour

 

also included in this great program

 

Backcoutry Awareness day

Snowbird Dawn Patrol

Access to Snowbird Mountain School in house training
Ability to Shadow classes
Invite to join in with the Mountain School social activities
Locker on the hill and certain staff privileges
Optional trip to see a NBA game

 

For this course we ask that you can ski parallel on all groomed terrrain with confidence, so skiing green runs, blue runs, red runs and can take on a black run if groomed and easy conditions.

Or snowboard on all groomed terrain making consistant linked turns, able to take on some of the more challenging ungroomed runs.

 

What could be a better way of spending 6 weeks skiing in the amazing snowsports area that is Snowbird, Utah.

 

What if I don't need accommodation as I live in the area?

No worries we have a training only option - see below.

 

Download an application form now.

 

If you have any questions email us -

 

3 days a week training on snow

Three days a week you will be training with a Snowbird Mountain School trainer with the aim to improve your overall personal performance and being prepared for the PSIA level 1 exam.

On top of your three days a week training you will also be able to be invloved with the Snowbird Mountian School weekly training, and there will be the opportunity to shadow real classes when and where possible. You will also be invited to be part of the Mountain Schools social activities, parties and all.

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Accommodation in Salt Lake City

When skiing in Utah, Salt Lake City is the palce to stay.
The Utah Ski Lodge - this excellent accommodation is based out of Salt Lake City. The Lodge style accommodation is about 10 mins from the resort, just steps away from the bus stop. Transportation goes up to the resort and back down about every 20 mins.

The Lodge provides quality lodging, with space and the conveniences of a home. Easy access to all of Utah's major resorts, esp Snowbird.
We are able to alter accommodation arrangements on request, this will alter the price.
We base all our prices on 2 people sharing a room.

We can however tailor this to your liking - For example we can organise for a single room, or a room for couples.
Another popular option is that if you wish to find your own accommodation we can offer a reduced price with out accommodation.
Tell us what you require and we will tailor things to suit your needs.

As a member of the SITCo. at Snowbird program you will have access to ski lockers on the mountain.

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Daily transport to and from the ski area

You will be issued with a lift pass that will be unlimited for Snowbird. The pass also includes the use of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) ski bus system. This allows for easy transport around the whole of the Snowbird and Salt Lake City area.

On your non training days you can sample the sights of downtown or catch the bus to one of the many other ski resorts in the vicinity.

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Airport Pick up

If you are flying in especially to do the SITCo. at Snowbird course then let us know when you arrive at Salt Lake aiport and we can organise for you to be picked up.

Snowbird lift pass

You will be issued a lift pass that will be unlimited for Snowbird. The Snowbird lift pass provides you with unlimited access to all of Snowbirds lifts as well the public transportation system and the light rail system in downtown Salt Lake City.

Please note that any one wishing to organise their own lift pass or accommodation is free to do so and we will adjust our prices accordingly.

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Night sessions, including use of video

In the modern world that we live in we have the advantage of video. This is a very useful tool that we can use to aid our learning. We can also use video to hone our teaching ability by using it to practice our teaching skills in a stress free environment. We will also be holding evening sessions every week with the purpose of covering technical information prior to taking the same information on to the snow. This will allow us to maximize our time.

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Full Exam preparation

In the build up to the exam you will have the knowledge and experience of qualified PSIA examiners and other already qualified instructors to prepare you for the big day!

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PSIA AASI Level One instructors exam and Childrens Cert

4 days of training and assessment inorder to receive your qualification.

The PSIA AASI Level One exam will train you to teach beginner skiers with a large emphasis on your ability to manage a group of students, and how to present your teaching information. The Level One exam is the first level of qualifiaction in the US and is followed by levels 2 and 3.

Certified PSIA AASI Level 1 members demonstrate a solid foundation of information and experience necessary to be an effective ski/snowboard teacher. The Certified Level One instructor possesses an understanding of basic skiing/snowboarding skills, teaching skills, and professional knowledge. It is not expected that Level One candidates will have in-depth knowledge and experience in each of the areas of competence listed. It is expected, however, that candidates will be able to show basic competence and knowledge in all of these areas. In addition, it is expected that candidates will be able to demonstrate a significant level of competency with the skiing/snowboarding and teaching tasks listed specifically for assessment at Level One.

more info at www.thesnowpros.org

Also included is the PSIA AASI chilrden's certification.

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Interconnect backcountry tour

Experience Utah’s Wasatch backcountry by interconnecting six resorts in one day. The Ski Utah Interconnect Adventure Tour offers a safe, exciting and unique way to experience the Wasatch mountain backcountry via routes in and out of up to six different ski resorts. Seasoned guides lead the way to fabulous off-piste turns, incredible views and a day not soon forgotten.

check it out...

 

As a participant in the SITCo. at Snowbird program you will also be able to take part in the Dawn Patrol. The dawn patrol is an early morning tour of the mountain with an emphasis on the avalanche control operations. Participants will go up to the peak at 7:30 AM, meet the avi dogs and talk to the patrol about explosives. Then, they will ski down to the guns and have a look through the gun sights etc. What a way to start the day!

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6 week Ski and Snowboard Instructor Training Only course

2nd Jan 2010 - 13th Feb 2010

No Accommodation. Resort orientation day on the 3rd of January. The final exam will finish on the 12th February.

 

US$4,600, early booking price of US$4,200 if you book before 15th Dec 2009- includes
Three days a week training on snow
No Accommodation
Daily transport to and from the ski area
Snowbird lift pass
Night sessions, including use of video
Full Exam preparation
PSIA AASI Level One instructors exam

PSIA AASI Childrens Certification
Backcoutry Awareness day
Interconnect backcountry tour

Snowbird Dawn Patrol

 

also included in this great program

 

Access to Snowbird Mountain School in house training
Ability to Shadow classes
Invite to join in with the Mountain School social activities
Locker on the hill and certain staff privileges
Optional trip to see a NBA game

 

If you feel that there are elements of the above the you wish to tailor to your personal needs then please don't hesitate to contact us and we can modify thing to suit your needs.