From the Archives
The Career Break that Led to Three Different Mountain Jobs
Turn your vacation into your life. This is Louise's gnarly journey from career break to full-time...
From the Archives
Why Training as a Ski Instructor in Banff is the Perfect Gap Year Recipe
One winter, three resorts and a crew of adventurers, not to mention the post-season opportunities.
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From Snowboard Instructor to Launching a Snowboard Brand
Snowboarding and design worked in perfect harmony for David. This is his journey from global snow...
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University Student to Canadian Ski Instructor in One Winter
Go straight from graduation to Canada and a dream job.
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Why Becoming a Dual Certified Instructor is the Golden Ticket
Follow Craig's journey to becoming dual cert instructor in Canada.
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The Ultimate Year in BC: Snowboarding and Biking in Fernie
From the French Alps to BC bliss, here's how Charlie set up a new life for himself in the Rocky m...
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Working North to South and Earning a Good Wage as a Ski Instructor
From a man that's worked across three continents, here's how to set up an epic life in the mounta...
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Defer University and Become a Global Ski Instructor with Ben Scott
Thinking about deferring your university place? When Ben took a year out with Nonstop he discover...
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Charity Snowboard Instructing with an Olympic Medallist
Nonstop instructor courses often lead to new adventures, even for those who never plan on instruc...
From the Archives
Leap of Faith: Becoming a Ski Instructor in Austria and Switzerland
Working as an instructor in Europe is a dream many aspiring instructors hold, and the one Alicia ...
Instructor ORIGINALS
Your Guide to Ski Instructor Jobs in New Zealand
Buzzing resort towns, jaw-dropping scenery, endless adventures and that infectious Kiwi vibe, New...
Instructor ORIGINALS
Your Guide to Ski Instructor Jobs in the UK
Work year-round, gain a ton of experience and boost your freestyle – the UK may be a surprising s...
How To's
How to Get a Canadian Working Holiday Visa
A step-by-step guide to securing a Canadian work permit for budding ski and snowboard instructors.
Instructor ORIGINALS
Ski Instructor Course vs Ski Instructor Internship
If you want to train as a ski or snowboard instructor in Canada, is it better to do a ski instruc...
Footnotes
A Day in the Life of Ski Patrol
Controlling avalanches, saving lives, and getting first tracks on a daily basis: welcome to the l...
From the Archives
5 Tips on Becoming a Ski Instructor in One Winter
Oscar's insider secrets to dual-certifying and working as an instructor, in one winter. He did it...
From the Archives
Never Too Late: Doing Your First Ski Season Aged Forty-Nine
Your first won't be your last. Test drive a new way of life and you might never look back.
Footnotes
What’s the Best Way to Spend a Ski Season?
From ski bum to chalet host, we weigh up your season options and the ever-important metric of shr...