CSIA L1 + 2 Ski Instructor Course
Location
Fernie, Canada
Duration
11 weeks
Qualifications
CSIA LEVEL 1 & 2
Style
instructor
Ability
Travel To
Calgary, AB
The original Nonstop course. Set in a world-class powder zone, this is 11 weeks of steep lines, deep snow, and high-level progression. With five legendary bowls, massive vert, and one of Canada’s best coaching crew, you’ll charge toward your CSIA Level 1 + 2 while unlocking your freeride potential. Big mountains, big snowfall, and unforgettable Canadian adventures — it starts here.
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Overview
Full Course Story 11 Weeks in Fernie, Canada
The one that started it all. Since 2002, our flagship Fernie course has been the launchpad for skiers chasing big dreams, deep snow, and mountain-town living at its best. Rooted in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this is 11 weeks of pro coaching, legendary terrain, and full-throttle winter immersion — with a tight crew to match.
Fernie is the real deal: five playful bowls, epic ridgelines, and some of the best tree skiing on the planet. This place delivers serious snowfall and serious soul, all wrapped up in a no-frills, all-stoke local vibe. You’ll ride it all — steeps, chutes, powder fields — and still make it back to town for lodge hangs and a local band at The Northern.
At the core is top-tier coaching from a team of Canadian pros. You’ll train toward your CSIA Level 1 and 2 certs, with a sharp focus on both freeride progression and teaching technique. Want to ditch the exam track and go all in on personal riding? An option after the Level 1, our exclusive All Mountain Pro path lets you do just that — exploring fresh terrain, boosting skills, and living the big-mountain dream.
Away from the coaching, the adventure keeps rolling with our jam-packed MORE Program: think cat-skiing in remote BC backcountry, avalanche training, road hockey, and powder-chasing road trips. Every week’s got a new high point — and every trip is part of the story.
Fernie’s where it all began. If you’re ready to ride hard, level up, and live the season of a lifetime — this is the one.
Who’s It For
Technical Goals
Required Experience
Mandatory Equipment
Forces Leavers & ELCAS
Why Ski with Nonstop
Resort
Resort Spec
Average Snowfall
30 ft
Vertical
3,550 ft
Skiable Acres
2,500+
Alpine Bowls
5
Terrain
Powder
Culture
Nightlife
Coaching
Coaching Spec
Group Size
8
Groups
By Ability
Coaches
Level 3/4
Video Analysis
Yes
Sessions
1-2-1
Groups
Coaches
Qualifications
Pro Start
All Mountain Pro
Meet Your Coaches
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How It Works
$ = Extra Cost