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Location

Banff, Canada

Duration

4 weeks

Qualifications

CASI 1

Style

instructor

Ability

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

Travel To

Calgary, AB

Four weeks. Three iconic resorts. One epic launch into your snowboard instructor journey. Train across Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mount Norquay as you chase pow, refine your riding, and work toward your CASI Level 1. With big terrain, expert coaching, and Banff’s buzzing town at your boots, this is four weeks of fast progression, deep connections, and all-out mountain living.

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Course Spec

Terrain

Groomer

Powder/Trees

Backcountry

Freestyle

A punchy mix of instructor training and freeride. Ride piste, trees, and powder while refining your all-mountain technique.

Ability

Ability Guide

Novice

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

For intermediate to advanced snowboarders ready to step up, qualify as an instructor, and ride with more precision and style.

Age

18-29

30-39

40-49

50+

Popular with pre- and post-uni riders, often as part of a gap year — but open to anyone keen for a mountain challenge.

Nationality

UK + Europe

AUS + NZ

N. America

Other

Bringing together riders from around the world for borderless friendships and community, bound by a shared love for snow.

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Full Course Story 4 weeks in Banff, Canada

Short, sharp, and seriously impactful — this 4-week snowboard course is your fast-track route into instructor life. You’ll train for your CASI Level 1 across Banff’s legendary resorts, stacking turns at Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mount Norquay. With expert coaching and diverse terrain, you’ll develop rock-solid technique, build your teaching game, and gain a qualification that opens doors.

Days are full-throttle — carving groomers, slashing powder, and unlocking your riding style. You’ll rotate through each resort, get deep into the CASI method, and progress fast. Whether you’re here to kickstart an instructor career or just score a bucket-list season, this course hits hard from day one.

Off the hill, Banff brings the energy. Through our MORE Program, you’ll dive into everything from snowmobiling in the backcountry to exploring frozen canyons. And the socials? Let’s just say Banff’s nightlife lives up to the hype. Expect a full calendar, new mates, and stories that start with “remember that time…”

Four weeks, one crew, and a game-changing experience on snow.

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Timeline

Here’s a guideline on how your 4-week Banff instructor course is set to unfold – a high-energy month of skills, friendships, and mountains.

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Touch down in Calgary and jump on the group transfer to Banff, your base for the next four weeks. We’ll kick off with a welcome dinner and town tour. On snow, it’s all about finding your feet and getting to know the Big3 – Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Norquay. Coaching starts right away, with your first intro to CSIA/CASI instructor techniques on easy groomers.

Now the pace picks up. Level 1-focused coaching ramps up with video analysis, technical drills, and plenty of mileage across Banff’s diverse terrain. You’ll begin simulated lessons and get to grips with the core skills of teaching. Off snow, you can complete avalanche safety training – giving you backcountry awareness and an essential new qualification.

This week is about dialling everything in. You’ll sharpen your technique on and off piste, practice teaching scenarios, and get personalised feedback through a 1-2-1 coaching session. By now, confidence is high, and you’re riding with intent. Expect a serious progression leap heading into the big one: the Level 1 exam.

Time to step up. The three-day CSIA/CASI Level 1 exam at Sunshine Village puts your teaching and riding to the test. With a high pass rate and full support from your coaches, success is well within reach. Once it’s done, we’ll celebrate with a Nonstop-style send-off: après, awards, and a final blowout with your new crew.

Here’s a guideline on how your 4-week Banff instructor course is set to unfold – a high-energy month of skills, friendships, and mountains.

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Resort

Banff is unique, home to a bouncing town and three varied ski areas – Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay, collectively known as the Big 3. Between each, there’s powder, steeps, trees, open faces and parks, plus mega views everywhere you turn. Every week you’ll ride all three resorts, which we rotate between depending on the snow, weather, and kind of terrain we want to ski.

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Average Snowfall

30 ft

Vertical

3,550 ft

Skiable Acres

7,748

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Nightlife

Banff is home to the Big 3 — three diverse ski areas offering a combined 8,000 acres of terrain and some of the best snow and views in Canada. Across Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Mount Norquay, you’ll find everything from deep powder and steep lines to tree runs, open faces, and terrain parks.

Banff’s Big3 resorts see up to 30 feet of legendary Canadian Rockies powder each season — light, dry, and endlessly skiable. Sunshine Village tops the snowfall charts thanks to its high elevation and ideal location, pulling in up to 9 metres per winter. Its 7,200-foot base-area altitude keeps the snow cold and dry. Lake Louise averages 5 metres, delivering consistent coverage across its vast terrain, while Norquay, the smallest of the three, still clocks in with 3 metres and quick access to fresh lines.

Set in the heart of a National Park, Banff is a vibrant mountain town with epic scenery and plenty of energy. It’s the central hub for accessing the Big3 resorts, connected by free shuttles. The town blends Canadian hospitality with a global buzz, offering loads to explore off the slopes — from local shops and lively bars to brunch spots, hot springs, and art galleries. The main street is always alive with things to do, and regular events like film festivals, rail jams, and wildlife sightings (hello elk!) keep the town feeling dynamic and fun.

Banff’s nightlife is as lively as its slopes — a buzzing mountain town that knows how to have a good time. After a day on the hill, the vibe shifts from laid-back après to social evenings, with plenty of places to eat, drink, and catch up with your crew. Whether you're in the mood for a relaxed pint or something more lively, Banff has you covered.

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This is full-throttle progression, backed by Banff’s best coaches and terrain. You’ll train across Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Norquay — each one offering different features, styles, and challenges. Our pro team will get you dialled into the CASI framework, help you sharpen your riding, and prep you fully for your Level 1 exam.

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Group Size

Groups

By Ability

Coaches

Level 3/4

Video Analysis

Yes

Sessions
1-2-1
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Coaches
Qualifications

You’ll ride four days a week with a Nonstop coach, rotating between resorts to experience a wide range of terrain. From freestyle drills in the park to technique sessions on groomers, we mix instructor training with all-mountain fun — giving you the foundation to teach and the freedom to ride with style.

Before your CASI Level 1, you’ll get a private session with a coach. It’s a chance to fine-tune your riding, clear up any questions, and make sure you go into the exam feeling confident and ready.

We keep coaching groups small — no more than 8 riders per coach — and split by ability and goals. That means loads of personal feedback, tailored progression, and a close-knit vibe on the hill.

The coaching team is stacked with top snowboard instructors who live and breathe this sport. They’ll guide your riding, teach you the CASI method, and push you to ride at your best — with insight, encouragement, and the occasional pow-day detour.

You’ll be training toward the CASI Level 1 — your first step into snowboard instructing. The exam takes place in the final week and covers both teaching and riding skills. With expert prep and a high success rate, you’ll be fully set to pass and start your instructor journey.

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Snowboard Coach // Banff

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Brian

Snowboard Coach // Banff

Activities

Beyond the mountain, Banff delivers. The MORE Program is your gateway to off-snow adventure and next-level vibes — the perfect balance to your training.

Experiences
Socials
How It Works

From snowmobiling through the backcountry to exploring frozen canyons and waterfalls, Banff’s wild side is always within reach. Each week brings a new way to explore the Rockies and break up your routine with something unforgettable.

Banff’s town scene is legendary — and with Nonstop’s crew, you’ll be right in the heart of it. Expect games nights, bar crawls, pool tournaments, and group hikes — plus enough hot tub time and chill hangs to make it feel like home.

Once you arrive, we’ll run you through everything on offer — then it’s over to you to shape your month, pick your missions, and make the most of every ride, night, and powder-filled day.

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Norquay Night Riding

Ride floodlit slopes under starry skies on a night session at Norquay.

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CASI Level 1

Start your instructor journey and master the fundamentals of snowboard teaching.

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Banff Hikes

Stretch your legs and explore Banff’s beautiful trails with a social crew.

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Workshop Series

Hands-on workshops to support your knowledge and love for skiing and snowboarding.

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Snowmobiling

Throttle up and charge through alpine bowls and forest trails on a sled.

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Dog Sledding

Mush your own husky sled through forest trails and frozen backcountry.

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Johnston Canyon Ice Walk

Walk steel trails into a frozen canyon to towering ice formations and falls.

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Lake Louise Lake Skating

Skate across iconic Lake Louise with mountain views all around.

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Curling

Give curling a go with friends — Canada’s favourite icy pastime and full of laughs.

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Avalanche Skills Training Level 1

Learn how to read terrain, use rescue gear, and make safe decisions in avalanche zones.

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Beyond my expectations for sure. Couldn’t believe the level of coaching that was available to us and how lovely the instructors were. On snow was an experience that I will forever appreciate as it transformed my ski knowledge and ability over the 11 weeks. "

Arabella Barrio Frojan

A lot of fun and a very good experience. "

Riley Reeves

Great experience, would recommend to anyone that wants to do an instructor course. "

Maudie Galloway

CASI L1 Snowboard Instructor Course

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Full Course Story 4 weeks in Banff, Canada

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