We get it. Choosing the right instructor course is a big decision — your season, your skills, and your adventure all hinge on it. Nonstop instructor courses aren’t just about qualifications — they’re about progression, adventure, and total mountain immersion. With handpicked resorts in Canada and France and pro-led coaching in small groups, you’ll train for globally recognised certifications — and level up your all-mountain skills along the way too. From our local line-up of MORE Program activities, to our Pro Start career tools, every course is designed to push your riding and open doors. With 20+ years of experience, awards in the bank, and grads working all over the world, this is your ultimate mountain season. And don’t forget our dialed-in logistics, on-the-ground support, and centrally located accommodation to hang out and recharge.

Our internship programs are designed for like-minded riders with a passion for skiing, snowboarding, travel, and adventure — ready to qualify and work as instructor, all in one winter.

They’re popular with riders on a gap year looking for an adventurous and focussed winter before, after, or even during uni (for example, as part of a sports degree placement), or anyone aiming to kickstart a dream career as a global instructor. Most participants are 18–30, with working holiday visa eligibility often capped at around 30–35 years depending on your country.

Our patrol courses are built for strong skiers with ambition. Whether you’re aiming for a career in the snow industry or chasing a unique, high-impact gap year, this is about more than just skiing. You’ll need confidence in advanced terrain and a willingness to get stuck in.

What brings everyone together is a love of the mountains, a hunger for adventure, and the drive to do something meaningful. You’ll join a crew of like-minded riders who thrive on challenge, teamwork, and long days on the hill — learning life-saving skills while pushing your skiing further.

Our instructor courses attract adventurous, like-minded people who love skiing, snowboarding, travel, and leveling up their skills — whether it’s to earn global instructor qualifications and chase a snow career, or simply push their riding on a gap year or career break.

The typical age range is 18–35, though older participants join too, and group makeup varies by resort. Most guests come solo, and everyone leaves with new friends and a shared adventure under their belt.

The right qualification for you depends on your goals — and where in the world you’d like to teach. The most popular systems are CSIA/CASI (Canada), BASI (UK), and NZSIA (New Zealand). Each offers an internationally respected pathway with solid global recognition and strong job prospects.

All offer an achievable entry-level where you can begin working, while leaving plenty of room to progress toward the top tiers, which are set to a very high standard. And don’t worry — you’re never pigeonholed into one system. It’s common to cross over between associations as your career and travel plans evolve.

We run three flagship courses across Canada and France — in Fernie, Banff, and Les 2 Alpes. Each has its own flavour, so the right one for you comes down to the kind of season you want. Weigh up big features like the terrain you’ll ride, snow history, après scene and activities on offer, as well as qualifications and culture.

If you’re a powder hound chasing deep days and progression in a small, authentic mountain town, Fernie is the one — Canadian quals included. If you want varied riding with three resorts on your doorstep, plus a party scene that goes as hard as the skiing, Banff ticks the box. And if your dream is a Euro season — think British qualifications, glacier laps, and a buzzing alpine culture — Les 2 Alpes is calling.

Whichever way you go, you’ll get world-class coaching, a season of adventures, and a crew that feels like family by the end.

You can train all over the world — from Canada to NZ — with each destination serving up its own flavour both on and off the mountain. Canada and Europe are our top picks for the broadest training and strong job prospects, while New Zealand is an awesome option for a southern hemisphere season with a one-of-a-kind mountain culture.

With Nonstop, you could find yourself in Fernie — a laid-back powder town with some of the deepest snow in North America; Banff — a buzzing mountain hub with three resorts on your doorstep and nightlife to match; or Les 2 Alpes — a high-altitude alpine playground with legendary freestyle zones and all the energy of European ski culture. Every rider’s different, but between our courses we’ve got a season to suit any vibe and style — all while picking up top qualifications along the way.

Graduating from a Nonstop ski patrol course gives you industry-recognised qualifications and first aid training, plus real-world patrol skills and practical rescue experience — a powerful combination if you’re looking to work in patrol.

Many of our graduates have gone to to land to patrol jobs in Canada (including in Fernie), while others have landed in New Zealand and beyond. Patrol is competitive, but with Nonstop on your CV, plus the confidence and connections you’ll gain, you’ll be in a strong position to chase down opportunities worldwide.

In short — almost anywhere. With a Level 2 qualification from CSIA/CASI, BASI, or NZSIA, you’ll have international recognition and the ability to work in resorts across the northern and southern hemispheres. Popular destinations include Canada, the USA, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Andorra, Italy, and Switzerland, with plenty more on the list.

The main exception is France, which has its own pathway and is known for being a long and challenging route.

There are many national organisations that certify ski and snowboard instructors, each offering a pathway of respected qualifications. The most popular systems include CSIA/CASI (Canada), BASI (UK), and NZSIA (New Zealand), all structured in Levels 1–4 that represent a progression in skills and knowledge.

Nonstop instructor courses are built to get you there. Whether it’s CSIA/CASI Levels 1, 2, and 3 or BASI Levels 1 and 2, we’ll set you up with the coaching and support to nail your exams — and give you a season packed with progression, adventure, and the kind of memories that stick.