Gap Year Ski Courses

The Ultimate Year Out

Spending a winter season in the mountains is arguably the best thing any skier can do. And how you spend your time will determine what you get out of this epic opportunity. We offer a range of instructor and performance courses packed with training and adventure, suited to all levels of skier. Whether you’re looking to gain internationally respected certifications, start working as an instructor or take your skiing to the very highest level, we’ll help you achieve your goals. Join riders from all over the world on our award-winning programs.

Instructor Courses
Performance & Adventure
Internships

Incredible. 11 weeks on the best snow I've ever seen with a great group of people and awesome instructors, couldn't ask for more. Ross McMillan 11 Week Instructor Course, Red Mountain

The best time of my life, I couldn't choose a better way to spend a season. Matt Walsh 11 Week Instructor Course, Banff

Great experience. The snow is amazing in Canada, I met loads of people from all around the world and not to forget the nightlife!! Would recommend the course to anyone. Ben Openshaw 11 Week Instructor Course, Banff

Popular Courses

BASI Level 1 & 2 Ski Instructor Course Les 2 Alpes, France - 4 or 10 Weeks

CSIA 1 & 2 Ski Instructor Course Banff, Canada - 11 Weeks

Master the Mountain Off Piste Ski Course Fernie, Canada - 6 Weeks

CSIA 1 Ski Instructor Course Fernie, Canada - 5 Weeks

Instructor Courses

The original ‘year out’ programs... spend your gap year the best way possible and train to become a qualified ski instructor. A great way to progress your riding and become an expert-level skier across the mountain. Bragging rights will come for sure. You never know, you might even end up instructing in the future. On top of this, you'll be with an awesome crew of people in the same boat and enjoy a full winter lifestyle with a ton of activities like road trips and heli skiing.

BASI 1 & 2 Ski Instructor Course

Les 2 Alpes, France 10 Weeks

A wild resort, pro coaching and incredibly diverse terrain. Based in the heart of the French Alps, this course will equip you with your BASI 1 + 2 and boost your snow game. From race training to freeride sessions, there’s big vertical and awesome terrain parks, plus a classic Euro après scene. View Course

CSIA 1 & 2 Ski Instructor Course

Fernie, Canada 11 Weeks

The original Nonstop course. Based in one of the world’s best powder resorts, this is a place where you’ll push your skiing to the max to land your CSIA 1 + 2. Five huge bowls, steep and deep, plus the biggest vert in the Rockies. Featuring a packed schedule of expert coaching, big mountain freeriding and local Canadian adventures. View Course

CSIA 1 & 2 Ski Instructor Course

Banff, Canada 11 Weeks

Three ski resorts, amazing parks and a big party town. Only on Nonstop, receive coaching across three incredible resorts: Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Mount Norquay. Land your CSIA 1 + 2 and elevate your all-mountain game, alongside weekly Canadian adventures and crew of like-minded people. View Course

CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor Course

Fernie, Canada 4 Weeks

Fernie is one of our favourite mountains in Canada, if not the world. Join the first part of our 11 week program to gain your CSIA Level 1 in this challenging powder-heavy resort. View Course

CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor Course

Banff, Canada 4 Weeks

Join the first 4 weeks of our legendary 11 week program and achieve your CSIA Level 1. Combine a massive ski area across all three resorts, amazing parks and our favourite party town. View Course

Fast Track CSIA 1 Ski Instructor Course

Fernie, Canada 3 Weeks

This option in Fernie is a fast track to gaining your CSIA Level and is suited to relatively confident skiers. Fernie is the perfect place to push the boundaries of your skiing and get qualified. View Course

Performance & Adventure

Not everyone wants to train for instructor qualifications; some simply want to rip. The focus on our performance courses is on pushing your limits. Explore the mountain with our team of pros and learn to charge steeps, drops, gulleys, powder, park and more. Meet a ton of new friends and make the most of mountain life as you experience a dream winter of progression and fun.

All Mountain Pro Ski Course

Fernie, Canada 11 Weeks

Spend the winter exploring the whole mountain, with coaching from leading instructors to propel your skiing to the next level. Learn to hit powder, trees, moguls, jump, drops and more. View Course

Master The Mountain Off Piste Ski Course

Fernie, Canada 4-6 Weeks

If you love deep powder, remote backcountry and great people, this course is for you. Spend four weeks in powder-dreamland Fernie, master skills in the steep and deep, and learn how to navigate the backcountry safely. This trip culminates with a magical heli-accessed touring voyage from a famous backcountry lodge. View Course

Internships

Fancy working as a ski instructor as part of your gap year? Our exclusive internships could be right up your street. Get qualified early in the season, prior to starting your job as an instructor and enjoying a full working winter. You’ll finish your gap year with a ski season under your belt, instructor certifications and a new crew of new ski-mad friends.