From the Archives
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...
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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...
How To's
What is Splitboarding?
A beginners' guide to getting started with splitboarding.
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...
From the Archives
A Day in the Life of a Snowboard Instructor in Banff
The daily routine in Sunshine Village is...
From the Archives
5 Steps from Banker to International Ski Instructor
This is how Ben swapped his financial career for a life chasing winter.
NS ORIGINALS
The Ultimate Powder Highway Road Trip in British Columbia
Lean more about our powder-chasing road trip that takes you to four hardcore resorts on BC’s Powd...
NS ORIGINALS
8 Reasons for Post-Stay in Canada
Spring skiing and retro days. Stay around for an extra week on our instructor courses in Canada.
Footnotes
10 Reasons to Take a Career Break
Reset, rebalance and find new motivation. Discover what a career break could do for you.
How To's
How to Maintain and Store Skis for Summer
Prepare your skis for lockdown and they'll be ready to shred come winter.
Instructor ORIGINALS
Your Guide to Ski Instructor Jobs in Japan
Deep powder and plenty of work make Japan a great place to earn your keep as an instructor.
Instructor ORIGINALS
Your Guide to Ski Instructor Jobs in Canada
Epic pow and an awesome lifestyle – Canada is a great place to work as a ski instructor once you’...