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CASI L1 Snowboard Instructor Course

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.

Course Spec

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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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Who’s It For +

Technical Goals +

Required Experience +

Mandatory Equipment +

Why Ride with Nonstop +

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.

Resort Spec +

Resorts

3

Average Snowfall

30 ft

Vertical

3,550 ft

Skiable Acres

7,748

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Snow +

Culture +

Nightlife +

Coaching

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.

Coaching Spec +

Group Size

8

Groups

By Ability

Coaches

Level 3/4

Video Analysis

Yes

Sessions +

1-2-1 +

Groups +

Coaches +

Qualifications +

Meet Your Coaches +

Marc

Snowboard Coach // Banff

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.

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Norquay Night Riding

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

CASI Level 1

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

Banff Hikes

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

Workshop Series

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

Snowmobiling

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

Dog Sledding

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

Johnston Canyon Ice Walk

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

Lake Louise Lake Skating

Skate across iconic Lake Louise with mountain views all around.

Curling

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

Avalanche Skills Training Level 1

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

$ = Extra Cost

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On Snow
  • Pro Coaching
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    Professional coaching, in ability-based groups
  • Video Analysis
    Technical video analysis to supplement coaching
  • 1-2-1 Coaching
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    1-2-1 coaching session prior to Level 1 assessment
  • Lift Pass
    4-week SkiBig3 pass
  • CSIA Level 1
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    Entry and fees for the CSIA Level 1
Accommodation and Meals
  • Accommodation
    Central accommodation at Irwin's Mountain Inn
  • Breakfasts
    Breakfasts with hot and cold options, 5 days per week
  • Dinners
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    Two course meal with vegan and veggie options, 4 days per week
Travel
  • Airport Transfers
    Set pick up and drop off on start and end date at Calgary Airport
  • Resort Shuttle
    Daily shuttle to and from resort
Other
  • MORE Program
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    Access to our extra activities and trips
  • Workshops
    Nonstop-run talks on subjects like biomechanics
  • Socials
    Weekly group après and social events
  • Hosting
    Supportive, friendly hosting from our on-the-ground team
  • Nonstop Store Discount
    Exclusive Nonstop discount at select local stores
  • 1% for the Planet
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    1% of revenues support environmental non-profits
Not Included
  • Flights
    Organise after your booking is confirmed
  • Insurance
    Get covered for all you need
  • Equipment
    Bring your own or get in resort
  • Lunches
How To Book
  • Spots are limited — lock yours in early
  • Choose your preferred accommodation and room type
  • Submit a booking form online
  • Pay deposit to finalise your place
  • Pay remaining balance in two equal instalments
  • Organise travel once your place is confirmed
  • Join us in Banff
  • Any questions, we're here to help
Where To Meet

Where

Calgary Airport, YYC

Start

Your transfer will leave from Calgary Airport at 17:00 on the start date of your course. Allow time to clear border control. If travelling by air, opt for a flight that lands before 15:00.

End

You'll be transferred back to Calgary Airport ready to catch any flight after 15:00 on the end date of your course.

" 

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

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A lot of fun and a very good experience. "

Riley Reeves

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

Maudie Galloway

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