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2 NONSTOP is an open proactive company that listens to its clients and consistently seeks to develop its product. The course directors, instructors, mountain and town are jewels that few other courses can hope to match. I can only thank everyone for making this a fantastic three months off work. Nick Collins, 33, 11-Week Course, Fernie 05 CONTENTS 1 WELCOME 2 COACHING & QUALIFICATIONS 3 11-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSES 4 6-WEEK MASTER THE MOUNTAIN COURSE 7 3-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSE 9 2-WEEK & 3-WEEK IMPROVEMENT COURSES 10 FERNIE 11 RED MOUNTAIN 13 BANFF 15 WHY CHOOSE NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard? 17 COSTS 18 CASE STUDIES 19 The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL Order your FREE copy of the NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard either through the website or by calling us on NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard is a member of the Year Out Group, an association of leading UK organisations formed to promote the concept and benefits of well structured year out programmes. We are proud to have passed their stringent membership requirements which include three years operating experience, rigorous financial assessment and a valid ATOL licence. PHOTO CREDITS: The photos in our brochure were taken by Henry Georgi, Dan Hudson, Chris Marchand, Leslie Prentice, James Walker, Dave Richards and too many generous clients to name here. FRONT COVER: Dan Hudson (1st column 3rd box down), Leslie Prentice (1st column 5th box down), Panorama Mountain Village (3rd column 3rd box down), and Red Resort (3rd column 5th box down) For loads more information please visit: 1

3 WELCOME INTRODUCING THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard is a family-run company with a passion for the mountains, snow and adventure. We offer a friendly, personal service and aim to provide you with the experience of a lifetime in some of the world s most stunning scenery. Based in the Western Canada we offer both instructor courses and improvement camps. Our programmes offer the chance to significantly develop your skiing or snowboarding, challenge yourself in new environments, experience foreign cultures and make a host of new friends. Whether you re taking time out from work or study, or looking for a winter holiday with a difference, we have the course for you. EVERYTHING IS AWESOME: THE ACCOMMODATION, THE INSTRUCTION, THE PEOPLE, THE POWDER! Miranda Akhurst, 19, 11-Week Course, Fernie 03 Our instructor courses will develop your communication and leadership skills while offering a range of useful qualifications. Many people choose our instructor courses as a focused way of spending their Gap Year or Career Break; while others have used their newly acquired skills to create an exciting lifestyle instructing at ski resorts around the world. Whatever your motivations, our courses will provide you with a productive, challenging and life-changing experience. We hope you enjoy our brochure and reading about the various courses we offer. Our website provides further detail on the coaching, courses, and resorts. Please feel free to call us with any questions you may have and we look forward to seeing you on the snow. Rupert Taylor & Melissa Taylor (That s us playing on the left) 2

4 COACHING & QUALIFICATIONS THE NONSTOP FORMULA NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard are proud to work with some of Canada s most experienced and respected ski and snowboard instructors. Over the past few years we have formed an impressive team with some of the industry s leading trainers and examiners shaping the structure and character of our programmes. Please visit our website for full details of our team of staff in Canada and profiles of our instructors. The varied terrain and fantastic snow conditions that the Canadian Rockies are renowned for result in a rapid rate of progression. The coaching will develop your personal skiing/riding technique in all conditions including on the piste, in the terrain park, through the trees and in the powder. By the time you leave you ll be skiing/riding terrain you would previously only have dreamt of! Our courses cater for novice to advanced skiers and snowboarders and groups are organised according to ability and experience. The groups are small and personal - between five and eight people - guaranteeing one-to-one attention. Each week the instructors move between groups ensuring you gain from their individual teaching styles and the collective knowledge of the whole team. Over the past three years our clients and instructors have suggested that five days of coaching per week did not allow enough free-skiing/ riding time. We have therefore improved our programmes so that, while the amount of coaching has not changed, it is now concentrated within four days per week, allowing a free day for skiing/riding with friends, practising new skills, or having a rest day. The weekends are still busy with experiences such as cat-skiing, avalanche courses, backcountry touring and trips to other resorts. TO BE HONEST I DON T THINK I COULD HAVE HAD A BETTER SET OF INSTRUCTORS. ALL OF THEM ARE EXCELLENT AND HAVE HELPED ME BECOME THE RIDER I WANT TO BE. NO IMPROVEMENTS COULD BE MADE. Chris Gibbons, 26, 11-Week Course, Banff 05 INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard provides the opportunity to gain CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance) and CASI (Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors) qualifications. Both organisations are members of the ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association) and are highly regarded for their development of innovative and effective skiing/snowboarding techniques and instruction methods. Canadian instructor qualifications are internationally recognised and could see you working in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, USA, the European Alps, Japan or South America. Working as an instructor : After the course we provide ongoing support, contacts and advice for those applying for instructor jobs. Our Working in the Industry information pack will guide you through the process of securing your dream job. Many of our past clients have gone on to work in various resorts around the world, and continue to develop their skills and experience whilst working towards further qualifications. Please visit our website to read case studies on their experiences after completing the NONSTOP course. WE OFFER THE CHANCE TO GAIN THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS: The Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) Levels 1 & 2 The Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) Levels 1 & 2 Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF) Level 1 (Race) CSIA Freeski 1 (Freestyle) EXCELLENT TEACHERS, TOTALLY COMMITTED TO HELPING US IMPROVE AND ALWAYS POSITIVE, ENERGETIC AND MOTIVATING. THE BEST INSTRUCTORS I HAVE EVER HAD. Clare Wilson, 24, 11-Week Course, Fernie 05 CASI Freestyle Coach Level 1 CASI Race Coach Level 1 Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers 1 (Red Mt only) 3

5 11-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSES AN ADVENTURE, A CHALLENGE, A LIFE EXPERIENCE Offered in Fernie, Red Mountain, Whistler and Banff our 11-week courses are an ideal Career Break or Gap Year experience, providing the chance to master your skiing/snowboarding whilst opening up exciting opportunities within the ski industry. Qualifying as a ski/snowboard instructor will develop communication, management and team-leadership skills, making your CV stand out from the crowd. Our 11-week courses offer far more than simply an instructor training programme. Incorporating additional courses, evening classes, weekend travel, and regular social events our 11-week courses provide you with a fun, focused and structured way of spending a winter in the mountains. We offer the ultimate season experience. COACHING Whilst each of our 11-week instructor courses is unique, the overall design of each programme structure remains the same. In all three resorts we provide the highest standard of professional coaching available, developing your own personal ski and snowboard skills whilst preparing you for the instructor examinations. Throughout the course we focus on improving your all-mountain technique so that you re skiing/riding at instructor level on all types of terrain. Each week you ll work on your carving, freestyle and off-piste skills while learning the instructor techniques required to gain your qualifications. These include developing your communication and teaching skills, technical knowledge, and detection and correction methods. There are a range of qualifications (see page 3) that you can train for, each of which focuses on different aspects and levels of your chosen sport. After you have gained the Level 1 certification, you can either choose to train for further instructor qualifications, or simply concentrate on improving your own free-skiing/riding, race technique or freestyle skills. In addition to the on-snow coaching, we provide ongoing video analysis and weekly technical seminars as well as opportunities to gain work experience in the local ski school, an invaluable experience that will facilitate future employment. Outside the lessons, skiers and snowboarders are integrated on all our courses except on the Fernie 11-week course where the NONSTOP Ski course and the NONSTOP Snowboard course are run separately. THE BEST THING I VE EVER DONE! NOT ONLY DID I GET TO SPEND MY GAP YEAR WAIST DEEP IN POWDER, BUT I MADE SOME GREAT FRIENDS AND MANAGED TO GET SOME USEFUL QUALIFICATIONS ALONG THE WAY! THE INSTRUCTORS WERE AMAZING AND I JUST WISH I COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN! Sarah Good, 18, 11-Week Course, Banff 05 1-TO-1 COACHING During the course you will receive valuable private coaching sessions. This unique opportunity enables us to concentrate on any specific technical or instructing skills you want to improve. 1-to-1 coaching also provides a chance for you and your instructor to discuss your goals for the programme. WEEKEND TRIPS Included in the course cost are a wide selection of weekend trips which ensure that you experience as much of Western Canada as possible. Our activity credit system allows us to offer new trips and enables you to select which ones you want to come on. Further details are outlined on the resort pages and on our website. EVENING CLASSES We offer the chance to take a range of evening courses including Foreign Languages, Yoga, Pilates and Cookery. 4

6 11-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSES (CONTINUED) ENHANCING YOUR ALL-ROUND MOUNTAIN KNOWLEDGE In addition to developing your skiing or snowboarding and instructor skills our 11-week courses include a wide range of additional training to ensure you have the knowledge and experience to push your skiing or snowboarding to the next stage. We believe it is vital you have the skills to make safe decisions so that you can fully enjoy all that the mountains have to offer. For those keen to pursue a career in the ski industry the additional training these courses provide will help your CV stand out. We use fully certified professional guides and lecturers who have extensive experience in the local area. The courses are held on various weekends during the 11-weeks and are good fun as well as useful. AVALANCHE COURSE Essential training for off-piste skiers and snowboarders covering avalanche theory, routemaking decisions, snow stability assessment and search-and-rescue techniques. You will learn how to judge avalanche risk and how to use equipment such as transceivers and probes. The course involves classroom sessions followed by a day in the backcountry. SURVIVAL / BACKCOUNTRY WEEKEND This is one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of the course. Having had a classroom-based preparation seminar we hike out into the backcountry where we set up camp for the night. In groups of between two and four we dig snow caves or quincies (Like an igloo but easier to build) for the night. The trip is led by an experienced mountain guide. EMERGENCY FIRST AID A requirement for many ski schools and recommended for backcountry skiing and riding, the first-aid course provides practical experience, knowledge and confidence on how to react to an emergency. A wide variety of first-aid topics are covered, such as how to deal with frostbite, bleeding, breaks, and shock. SKI/SNOWBOARD MAINTENANCE A comprehensive evening session covering ski and snowboard design and construction methods, as well as essential tuning and maintenance techniques needed to keep your skis or snowboard performing consistently in all conditions. You ll learn about base preparation, edge sharpening and waxing. PHOTOGRAPHY This half-day session with a local professional photographer includes tuition on how to take the best images on the mountain, from landscape to action shots. All experience levels and camera types are catered for and it s a great opportunity to make sure you have some quality shots of yourself and your mates. 5

7 THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING RESORTS: FERNIE - Page 11 RED MOUNTAIN - Page 13 BANFF - Page 15 WHISTLER - See insert PLEASE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING PAGES: WHY CHOOSE NONSTOP? - Page 17 COSTS - Page 18 CASE STUDIES - Page 19 IT WAS THE PERFECT WAY TO SPEND A CAREER BREAK GAINING QUALIFICATIONS, MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND HAVING GREAT FUN ALONG THE WAY. A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN ENSURING THAT MY CAREER BREAK WAS A WORTHWHILE EVENT. Paul Egan, 46, 11-Week Course, Red Mt 05 ACCOMMODATION & MEALS FERNIE : Located in the heart of downtown Fernie, the NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard course centre is the ideal place to relax and hang out with your friends after a day on the mountain. Recently renovated, it has a large communal lounge with wood-burning stove, a TV room, games area with a pool table and table football, internet access, a ski/board tuning workshop, and a large kitchen and dining area (see photos on page 11). Seasonaires share twin rooms in houses located just a short walk from the town centre. Each house sleeps between 4 and 12 people and has a comfortably furnished sitting room (with TV, VCR and stereo), dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Single rooms are also available for an additional fee. During the week breakfasts and hearty home-style evening meals are served at our course centre and popular local restaurants. RED MOUNTAIN : Seasonaires share twin rooms in comfortably furnished homes in downtown Rossland. Each house sleeps between 4 and 10 people and has a shared sitting room with TV, DVD and stereo, as well as a dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Single rooms are available for an additional fee. On weekdays evening meals are provided in a popular local restaurant. BANFF : Situated just a two-minute walk from the centre of Banff, the comfortable Y Mountain Lodge is close to all the action, so the cold walk home from the bar will be kept short. The Lodge has a large communal lounge, gym facilities and a popular licensed bistro. Additionally our seasonaires have their own building in the lodge grounds which acts as our private sitting room for watching videos, playing table-football and hanging out with friends. Most seasonaires will share comfortable twin bedrooms, with double beds and en-suite bathrooms. Single rooms are available for an additional charge while triple or quad rooms are available for a discounted course price. Weekday breakfasts will be served before the shuttle bus whisks you away to the day s chosen resort. Evening meals are provided in the Lodge s licensed dining room and a selection of popular local restaurants. THIS COURSE HAS BEEN SO BENEFICIAL NOT ONLY TO MY SKIING BUT TO LIFE SKILLS IN GENERAL. I HAVE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED MY TIME HERE AND HAVE MADE SOME GREAT FRIENDS. A BRILLIANT TIME! THANK YOU ONCE MORE. Russell Coombes, 19, 11-Week Course, Fernie 04 PRE & POST STAYS For those who are keen to spend a longer amount of time in Canada we offer flexible flight dates and additional accommodation before and after the 11-week course. By the end of the course you won t want to leave your new home - almost 90% of past seasonaires chose to extend their trips. We now organise a second Level 2 exam during this Post Stay so less experienced clients have extra time to reach the required standard. Please visit our website or call the office for further information. 6

8 6-WEEK MASTER THE MOUNTAIN COURSE FOCUSED COACHING, INSTRUCTOR TRAINING, AND OFF-PISTE ADVENTURE Held in Fernie, our Master the Mountain course will develop your all-mountain skills so that you can ski or snowboard with confidence and style both on the piste and in the backcountry powder. Additionally, as part of your ski or snowboard improvement you will be coached to achieve the Level 1 Canadian instructor qualification, which subject to obtaining a work visa, could enable you to work as an instructor for the rest of the season. This course is suitable for intermediate-to-advanced skiers and snowboarders and, as a minimum, you should have at least five weeks of on-snow experience. If you re thinking of taking time out from work or study, looking for an adventure, and are for a challenge, then our Master the Mountain course is for you. COURSE STRUCTURE In order to improve not just your ski or snowboard technique but your all mountain skills the coaching takes place in two mountain environments. In the boundaries of Fernie Alpine Resort and in the famed Canadian Rockies backcountry wilderness. This combination allows you to fine tune your technique within the patrolled area of the resort and then develop your off-piste skills in the untracked powder of the backcountry. COACHING Directed by Jens Mende, one of Canada s most respected ski pros and instructor examiners, our team of ski and snowboard coaches will focus on improving your technique in all conditions: on the piste, in the moguls, through the trees, down slalom courses, in the terrain park and in the powder. By the end of the course you ll be able to tackle any challenge the mountain throws at you. From Monday to Thursday each week you will receive five hours of instruction per day. Fernie is renowned for some of the best and most varied terrain in North America; from perfect groomed pistes to deep powder runs through gladed trees and down open bowls. The vast majority of the terrain within the resort boundaries is regarded as off-piste so your all mountain skills will constantly be tested and improving. Fernie was voted best North American Resort in 2004 and is famed for it s steep and deep conditions. As part of the programme you ll train towards the Canadian Level 1 Instructor qualification, the assessment for which will be at the end of week five. Training to instructor level will have huge beneficial effects on your personal skiing or snowboarding as it provides a technical approach to the two sports. This enables you to effectively analyse and correct your own mistakes which in turn results in a steeper learning curve. THE PACKAGE INCLUDES A SEASON PASS SO THOSE WANTING TO STAY IN CANADA CAN SKI FOR UP TO FIVE MONTHS. 7

9 THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING RESORTS: FERNIE - Page 11 PLEASE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING PAGES: WHY CHOOSE NONSTOP? - Page 17 COSTS - Page 18 CASE STUDIES - Page 19 BACKCOUNTRY TOURING AVALANCHE COURSE : Close to the start of the course you ll take a two day Recreational Avalanche Course which provides essential knowledge and skills to confidently enjoy the pleasures of off-piste skiing and snowboarding (see page 5 for further details). GUIDED OFF-PISTE TOURING : During the third week you will experience off-piste touring with professional mountain guides, a great chance not only to practise the skills you learnt on the avalanche course, but also to concentrate on your powder technique. These trips will give you a good understanding of touring equipment, help develop your fitness, and prepare you for the cabin-based touring trip held in the sixth week of the course. CABIN-BASED TOURING ADVENTURE : After five weeks of coaching your skiing/snowboarding will be much improved and you ll be pushing yourself on terrain you perhaps previously avoided. After the Level 1 instructor course we head out on a four-day off-piste experience at Rogers Pass, one of North America s better known powder destinations. Staying in a remote log cabin you ll experience a true Canadian backcountry experience and be able to enjoy some of the best off-piste skiing/snowboarding straight from the front door. THE COMBINATION OF A FANTASTIC LOCATION, A HIGHLY INFORMED AND SKILLED STAFF AND A BIG FOCUS ON FUN EQUALS A FANTASTIC 6 WEEKS. MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS IT WENT TOO QUICKLY Neil Gamble, 6-Week Course, Fernie 06 WEEKENDS Your weekends are a chance for a well earned break after a week of challenging yourself on the snow. However some people can t bear to miss a day on snow. Additionally we arrange a trip to nearby Castle Mountain, one of Canada s more challenging resorts and renowned for its powder conditions. A memorable day cat-skiing can also be arranged. ACCOMMODATION & MEALS Located in downtown Fernie close to the shops, restaurants and bars, our houses offer a convenient base for the duration of your course. Each house sleeps between 4 and 8 people and has a comfortably furnished sitting room (with TV, VCR/DVD and stereo), dining area and fully equipped modern kitchen. Most participants share a twin room although there are a limited amount of single rooms. We also have a course centre which has comfy sofas, a wood burning stove, pool table, table football, movie room, ski/board tuning workshops, internet stations, wifi access, and a dinning area. Healthy, hearty and tasty weekday breakfasts and evening meals are held in local restaurants and are a good way of socializing together. Please turn to pages for details about Fernie. 8

10 3-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSE A SHORT BREAK WITH A PURPOSE Held in Fernie, our three-week course provides the perfect opportunity to push your skiing or snowboarding to that next level whilst also gaining the CSIA or CASI Level 1 instructor qualification. The course is ideal as a break from work or study and for those who want to gain the instructor qualification and spend the rest of the season instructing.* The course takes place over the New Year when traditionally the snow in Fernie is deep and light. You ll improve your off-piste technique while learning useful instructing skills that will progress your skiing or snowboarding and give your winter break a focus and a challenge. * Please note that in order to instruct in Canada you will require a working visa. Please call us for more information. WORLD-CLASS COACHING, UNTOUCHED POWDER BOWLS AND ADRENALIN-PUMPING TREE RUNS. Jonathon Curtin, 20, 3-Week Course, Fernie 05 ALL THE 2-WEEK AND 3-WEEK COURSES ARE HELD IN: FERNIE - Page 11 PLEASE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING PAGES: COACHING & QUALIFICATIONS - Page 3 WHY CHOOSE NONSTOP? - Page 17 COSTS - Page 18 CASE STUDIES - Page 19 I LEARNT MORE ON THE 3-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSE IN FERNIE THAN IN THE 26 YEARS OF EUROPEAN INSTRUCTION I HAVE HAD SINCE I STARTED SKIING. Robert Turner Cain, 31, 3-Week Course, Fernie 04 THE COACHING Designed for intermediate-to-advanced skiers and snowboarders, the coaching follows a similar structure to our 11-week instructor courses, concentrating on your technique in a variety of conditions, as well as the skills required to gain the Level 1 instructor certification - see page 3 for details of the qualifications. There are five hours of coaching, four days a week. In preparation for the Level 1 exam, held at the end of the 3 weeks, you will develop your technical knowledge, communication and teaching skills, and detection and correction methods. Training towards instructor certification significantly benefits your own skiing or snowboarding as it provides a technical approach enabling you to effectively analyse and correct your own mistakes. The coaching will include regular video analysis and improve your skiing and snowboarding on the piste, through moguls and crud, down tight tree runs, and in the famous Fernie powder. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION APPLIES TO ALL OUR 2-WEEK & 3-WEEK COURSES MOUNTAIN SAFETY TRAINING In addition to your on-snow coaching you will learn essential backcountry techniques including safe off-piste travel, avalanche awareness and searchand-rescue techniques. This CAA (Canadian Avalanche Association) affiliated course includes evening theory sessions as well as backcountry field days. Although dependent on the weather, there may be an opportunity to take our winter survival course, camping out overnight in a snow cave that you will build yourself. 9 CAT SKIING One of the highlights of the course is a day cat skiing. Held on the final weekend this experience provides the perfect opportunity to test your newly developed skills in the untracked powder of the Fernie backcountry.

11 2-WEEK & 3-WEEK IMPROVEMENT COURSES PICTURE THIS... You re standing at the top of an untouched tree run with fresh powder up to your knees. The sun is shining and the trees around you are heavily laden with fresh snow How will you fare? After skiing or snowboarding with our professional coaches in the Fernie powder you ll be tearing through conditions and terrain you previously thought IMPOSSIBLE! If you re looking for a winter holiday with a difference, want to focus on really improving your skiing or snowboarding in a fun and sociable environment, then our ski/snowboard improvement courses are for you. After feedback from our past clients who wished they could have stayed in Fernie for longer we now offer two-week and three-week options. THE COACHING Our improvement courses will significantly develop your skiing or snowboarding whilst teaching useful mountain safety skills enabling you to ski/snowboard off-piste with confidence. You will receive five hours of coaching per day, four days per week. Our instructors are carefully hand picked for their coaching experience and knowledge of the local terrain. They will develop your all-mountain technique, teaching you on the piste, through moguls and crud, down tree runs and in the powder. During the coaching you will be videoed skiing in all conditions and over après-ski drinks, your coach will provide helpful analysis and feedback. We arrange a boot-fitting evening and a ski/snowboard tuning seminar which ensure that you get the best out of your equipment. By the end of the course you ll have made a load of new friends who share your passion, and developed the skills necessary to ski or snowboard off-piste with confidence and style. THE COURSE COMPLETELY EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS, WITH GREAT INSTRUCTION AND A PACKED AGENDA. THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO BACKCOUNTRY TOURING AND CAT-SKIING SHOULD NOT BE MISSED. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR PEOPLE WHO CLASS THEMSELVES AS I CAN GET DOWN ANY PISTE BUT MY OFF-PISTE NEEDS A BIT OF WORK. ALL IN ALL, GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY AND THE BEST SKIING HOLIDAY I VE HAD TO DATE. Emma Roche, 27, 2-Week Course, Fernie 05 AN AWESOME TWO WEEKS, GREAT PEOPLE AND WELL ORGANISED. THE INSTRUCTION WAS BRILLIANT, I LEARNT LOTS AND LOVED THE CAT- SKIING. FERNIE IS A FANTASTIC TOWN WITH LOTS OF GREAT PUBS FOR EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS! Clemmie Innes, 20, 2-Week Course, Fernie 04 ACCOMMODATION Located in the heart of downtown Fernie, the NONSTOP course centre is the ideal place to relax and hang out with your friends after a day on the mountain. Recently renovated, it has a large communal lounge with wood-burning stove, a TV room, games area with a pool table and table football, internet access, a ski/board tuning workshop, and a large kitchen and dining area. We offer twin rooms in comfortable homes located in the heart of downtown Fernie. All houses have communal kitchens, dining areas and comfortable living rooms. A limited number of single rooms are available at an additional cost. Weekday breakfasts and evening meals will be served in a popular local restaurant (more info on pages 11-12). NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY We organise a top bash including a 3-course meal, dancing and the obligatory post-dinner snowball fight. 10

12 FERNIE RESORT OF THE YEAR GOOD SKI & SNOWBOARD GUIDE 2004 Renowned for its powder, fantastic ski terrain and community atmosphere, Fernie has recently undergone an explosion in popularity and is fast becoming one of North America s most highly rated resorts. However, Fernie is not your typical tourist destination. There s a distinctive friendly, laid-back culture, leading Rolling Stone Magazine to vote it North America s Coolest Town. Since the start of NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard Dave Richards has been instrumental in the development and character of our programmes. Having worked as a ski instructor and now a local ski guide and college lecturer on mountain activities, Dave is the perfect person to help you make the most of your time in Fernie. THE MOUNTAIN Highlighted in Explore Magazine as one of Canada s best communities to live and play, Fernie is a place that residents and visitors alike are happy to keep a secret. Although unspoilt by mass tourism and package holidays, Fernie is in fact the fourth largest ski resort in Canada and is rapidly becoming the place to spend a season. Locally referred to as Snow Valley, the area boasts an incredible average annual snowfall of over 29ft (875cm) and regularly has the deepest snowpack and biggest powder dumps in North America. Renowned for its steep and deep conditions, Fernie has varied terrain to challenge all abilities, from demanding chutes and tree runs to mellow gullies and perfectly groomed pistes. The terrain park has recently been expanded and boasts a wide range of features from beginner kickers and rails to a wall ride and a wide variety of tabletops. The resort spreads over five large bowls, at the base of which lies the resort village with some great restaurants and bars perfectly situated for an après-ski beer. THE BEST SKI TOWN IN CANADA. Ski Canada Magazine THE TOWN Fernie is famous not only for its powder conditions but also for its exceptionally friendly atmosphere and welcoming locals. Popular with travellers lured to the area by tales of the epic powder Fernie has a vibrant cultural scene with regular arts and music events. A few minutes walk from our accommodation downtown Fernie offers an excellent selection of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, coffee shops and ski/snowboarding shops. There is also a swimming pool (with huge hot tub for an après-ski soak), ice skating rink, gym, and cinema. 11

13 THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE OFFERED AT THIS RESORT: 11-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSE - Page 4 6-WEEK MASTER THE MOUNTAIN COURSE - Page 7 3-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSE - Page 9 2-WEEK & 3-WEEK IMPROVEMENT COURSES - Page 10 PLEASE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING PAGES: WHY CHOOSE NONSTOP? - Page 17 COSTS - Page 18 CASE STUDIES - Page 19 WEEKEND TRIPS While on our courses we want you to experience as much of Canada as possible. All of our course directors are local to the resorts we use and are keen to show you the best that the Rockies has to offer. Weekend trips are included in the 11-week course. SKI & SOAK A two-night trip to Banff visiting natural hot springs, experiencing the lively Banff nightlife, and skiing at Lake Louise and Sunshine. GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY SKIING A chance to apply the skills learnt on the Avalanche course exploring the pristine wilderness of the Fernie backcountry. OVERNIGHT TRIP TO CALGARY An action-packed weekend watching NHL ice hockey and experiencing true Western style nightlife! BIG MOUNTAIN (USA) An overnight trip across the border to Montana. Experience Big Mountain ski resort and the traditional bars of Whitefish. DAY TRIP TO KIMBERLEY Experience the extensive pistes of neighbouring Kimberley Resort. HELI / CAT SKIING A highlight of your season. Test your powder skills in the untracked bowls and tree runs of the backcountry wilderness. SNOWMOBILING Travelling deep into the backcountry led by professional guides, this exhilarating half-day tour will teach you the skills to operate your own snowmobile. DAY TRIP TO CASTLE MOUNTAIN Push yourself on the empty runs of one of the Rockies most challenging resorts. GREAT TOWN, FANTASTIC PEOPLE, ROCKING NIGHTLIFE... I LL BE BACK. Nicola Hughes, 19, 11-Week Course, Fernie 05 12

14 RED MOUNTAIN A BIG MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE WITH A SMALL TOWN VIBE Red Mountain offers world-class skiing and snowboarding with no lift queues, empty pistes, and a fantastic friendly atmosphere. Rated by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of North America s 10 Great Adventure Towns to Live and Play our Red Mountain course offers a true Canadian Mountain experience. We are delighted to have teamed up with Mark Impey and Dawn Manning to offer this exciting season experience. Mark and his wife Dawn have been running ski improvement and race camps at Red Mountain since Mark is the former Western programme director for the CSIA; he is a current member of the CSIA ambassador team and represented the CSIA at Interski. Mark and Dawn bring the NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard course extensive experience in organising improvement programmes, the highest standard of instructional staff, and an extensive knowledge of the Red Mountain winter scene. They look forward to hosting you and showing you all that Red Mountain has to offer. THE MOUNTAIN Although virtually unheard of in Europe, Red Mountain enjoys a legendary status among North America s dedicated skiers and snowboarders. Opened in 1947, Red is one of Canada s oldest resorts and has a reputation as a powder heaven with some of Canada s most exciting terrain. This is a mountain that will push even the most experienced skiers and riders Red has produced more national team racers than anywhere else in the country! The resort incorporates two mountain peaks, Red and Granite, both skiable 360 degrees around, offering an awesome variety of lines down gladed tree meadows, wide open groomed pistes and award-winning steeps. The skiing and snowboarding here is fun there are banks, gullies, trees and cliff drops all over the resort as well as a terrain park and a friendly laid back mountain restaurant. In full view from the mountain summit extensive backcountry options offer easily accessible fresh powder when the resort has finally been tracked. THE TOWN The attractive town of Rossland lies just three kilometres from the resort and at an elevation of 1023m is one of Canada s highest settlements. Once a booming gold mining centre, in winter Rossland is a characteristic ski town whose resident population of 4000 is supplemented by travellers from all over the globe who come to ride its infamous steep and deep terrain. The town has a relaxed, laid back scene and you will quickly find yourself feeling part of this active ski community. There are several quality restaurants, bars and cafés as well as some excellent ski and snowboard stores, gift shops, library, gym and local swimming pool. Although renowned for its steeps, Red also has a mellow side, with half of its terrain ranked as intermediate, and has plenty of open bowls ideal for perfecting your technique. Because of Red s location in central British Columbia the mountain is renowned for its crowd-free pistes, which means on a powder day there are always plenty of fresh lines to enjoy. RED MOUNTAIN IS AN AWESOME PLACE: DEEP POWDER, GROOMED RUNS, TREE RUNS AND BACKCOUNTRY. WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED...? Shane Sanders, 31, 11-Week Course, Red Mt 05 13

15 THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE OFFERED AT THIS RESORT: 11-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSE - Page 4 PLEASE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING PAGES: WHY CHOOSE NONSTOP? - Page 17 COSTS - Page 18 CASE STUDIES - Page 19 WEEKEND TRIPS While on our courses we want you to experience as much of Canada as possible. All of our course directors are local to the resorts we use and are keen to show you the best that the Rockies has to offer. Weekend trips are included in the 11-week course. FIRST TRACKS Catching the last chair of the day you ll spend the night with six others in a cosy, log-heated cabin at the summit of Granite Mountain. You ll wake to enjoy fresh tracks before the resort has opened. SKI & SOAK WEEKEND An overnight trip to the City of Nelson, skiing at Whitewater resort (famed for its annual snowfall of 40ft!) soaking at natural hot springs, and enjoying Nelson s nightlife. OVERNIGHT TRIP TO SPOKANE (USA) The city of Spokane, Washington, is just over two hours south of Rossland. We arrive in time for shopping opportunities and later take in a hockey game and some Spokane nightlife. SNOWMOBILING A full day of action with High Mountain Adventures, experience the exhilaration of operating your own snowmobile through the stunning Monashee Mountain Range. GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY SKIING A chance to apply the skills learnt on the Avalanche course exploring the pristine wilderness of the local backcountry. SNOWSHOEING A spectacular tour through the Nancy Greene Provincial Park. Your guides will take you along the remote trails of the Canadian wilderness and across the frozen Nancy Greene Lake. HELI / CAT SKIING A chance to put your powder skills to the test in the untracked bowls and tree runs of the backcountry wilderness.. ROSSLAND IS A TRULY LOVELY, DISARMINGLY FRIENDLY PLACE AND GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY. Tony Stronell, 38, 11-Week Course, Red Mt 05 14

16 BANFF SKI THE BIG 3 - LAKE LOUISE, SUNSHINE AND NORQUAY Banff is a world-famous, lively and bustling ski town and is the gateway to three world-renowned resorts; Lake Louise, Sunshine and Norquay. You will live in this fun, energetic party town whilst training at not just one resort, not two, but at all three resorts! We are the only improvement and instructor course provider with the ability to instruct at all three of the Banff ski areas. You ll have a massive 7,558 acres of ski area to train and play in, making our programme offer more variety than any other available. Grant Trammell has lived and skied in Banff for over 20 years and, as host of our Banff programmes, is the ideal person to show you all that the area has to offer. Grant oversees the running of our programmes and will be not only a great source of local knowledge but a support when you need help or advice. THE MOUNTAINS LAKE LOUISE : Lake Louise is world renowned for its extensive skiing, dry powder, modern services, and stunning scenery. The vast ski area is spread over four mountain faces to give a massive 4,200 acres of trails and pistes. The wide, well manicured pistes and the challenging opportunities off piste make it a resort for everyone. Louise has one of the largest terrain parks in North America including a competition-standard super-pipe. SUNSHINE : Sunshine is renowned for having some of Canada s best and most reliable snow conditions. So good in fact that there s no need for snow making! On average Sunshine receives a staggering 33ft of the white stuff a year! The resort has a huge range of terrain from wide groomed pistes to the recently opened Delirium Dive, an awesome double-black extreme ski/snowboard area that will push experienced skiers and riders to the limit. NORQUAY : Located just outside Banff, Norquay is the smallest of the three resorts but offers a wide variety of terrain, including challenging lines on some steep pitches. It is a quieter and more laid-back resort and when it snows this is one of the best places to get fresh tracks without long lift lines. Norquay has a well-maintained half pipe and terrain park as well as weekly night skiing. BANFF IS AWESOME, THREE RESORTS ALL WITH VARIED TERRAIN PLUS GREAT NIGHTLIFE. AS FOR THE COURSE, WHAT CAN I SAY OTHER THAN SIX CLASS INSTRUCTORS AND AN EXCELLENT PROGRAMME FOR AN AMAZING ELEVEN WEEKS. Phil Throup, 23, 11-Week Course, Banff 05 THE TOWN Situated in the heart of the National Park and surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, Banff is one of Canada s best-known party towns and has an incredible selection of bars, clubs, restaurants and cafés. The town has a huge seasonaire scene, and with skiers and snowboarders from all over the world, the bars are always lively with regular live music. Banff has a huge selection of shops and clothing stores, several museums, art galleries, a cinema, theatre and natural hot springs, which offer the perfect après-ski relaxation. 15

17 THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE OFFERED AT THIS RESORT: 11-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSE - Page 4 PLEASE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING PAGES: WHY CHOOSE NONSTOP? - Page 17 COSTS - Page 18 CASE STUDIES - Page 19 WEEKEND TRIPS While on our courses we want you to experience as much of Canada as possible. All of our course directors are local to the resorts we use and are keen to show you the best that the Rockies has to offer. Weekend trips are included in the 11-week course. JASPER NATIONAL PARK An overnight trip to the stunning Jasper National Park, skiing at Marmot Basin resort and enjoying the laid-back mountain town nightlife. HELI-SKIING/RIDING Experience the trip of a lifetime! Flying high above the Bugaboo mountain range of British Columbia you ll enjoy several exhilarating descents of unparalleled powder. PANORAMA, BC A day trip to Panorama Mountain Resort, two hours south of Banff, exploring the famous Taynton Bowl, formerly heli-ski terrain. SNOWMOBILING Travelling deep into the backcountry led by professional guides, this exhilarating day tour will teach you the skills to safely operate your own snowmobile. KICKING HORSE, BC A day trip to Kicking Horse ski resort, renowned for its uncrowded open powder bowls and steep chutes. JOHNSTON CANYON ICE WALK A half-day hike through the spectacular and eerie Johnston Canyon. Travel through prime wildlife habitat to the breathtaking icefalls that the area is famous for. TRIP TO CALGARY A chance to watch an NHL ice hockey game and experience true Western style nightlife! I M AMAZED AT HOW MUCH MY RIDING HAS DEVELOPED IN JUST ELEVEN WEEKS. FANTASTIC INSTRUCTORS, BEAUTIFUL BANFF AND LOTS OF SWEET SNOW. Paul McClelland, 30, 11-Week Course, Banff 05 16

18 WHY CHOOSE NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard? WHAT MAKES US SO SPECIAL We recognize that choosing how to spend your Gap Year, Career Break or holiday is a huge decision. Here s why we believe our courses and holidays are the best available: WORLD-CLASS LOCATIONS We believe your Gap Year or Career Break should be about experiencing new and interesting places as well as learning new skills. Not content to follow the crowds, we offer courses at exciting, unexploited ski areas, all of which have phenomenal powder conditions, uncrowded pistes, vibrant local communities and the typical friendly atmosphere of the Canadian Rockies. PROFESSIONAL COACHING We have proven programme designs, an impressive 99% pass rate, and one of Canada s most experienced and qualified team of instructors. Our technical directors represent the Canadian instructor organisations at an international level. VALUE FOR MONEY Offering return flights, superior accommodation, a wide range of additional courses, varied weekend trips, experienced staff, and a high staff-to-client ratio, we offer great value with no hidden costs. FINANCIALLY SECURE Unlike many of our competitors, we have secured an ATOL licence from the CAA. The bank guarantee, which backs up the licence, provides you with financial security for your investment an important consideration given the fact that the course fees are payable several months in advance. KNOWLEDGEABLE LIFE EXPERIENCE We provide more than simply a training programme. Incorporating additional courses, evening classes, weekend travel, and regular social events we offer the ultimate winter experience. FLEXIBILITY FAMILY COMPANY All our course directors are experienced local residents who will inspire and show you all that the area has to offer. We do not employ young British reps to oversee our courses. From the team in the UK office to the residential staff in Canada, all our staff are certified instructors and have each spent extensive time at the resorts we use. We offer extended stays, including a five-month option, flexible flights, and a wide range of optional extras. In addition we are happy to organise customised training programmes for couples or groups. As a family-run business, our aim is to provide the highest levels of service, support and care. We believe the close-knit atmosphere of our courses is one of the most important factors of your experience. ACCOMMODATION We realise the importance of having a base you can call home during your stay in Canada. All our accommodations are centrally located, comfortably furnished, and provide the independence you require to fully integrate into the community. I CHOSE NONSTOP BECAUSE IT S A SMALL AND FRIENDLY COMPANY, THERE ARE LOTS OF EXTRAS ON OFFER, IT S GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY, AND THE RESORT LOOKED AND SOUNDED AMAZING. Y. Lucy Steele, 23, 11-Week Course, Fernie 04 17

19 COSTS 11-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSE 6-WEEK COURSE 3-WEEK INSTRUCTOR COURSE 2 & 3-WEEK IMPROVEMENT COURSES FLIGHTS (AIR CANADA) Y Y Y Y TRANSFERS Y Y Y Y DAILY SHUTTLE TO RESORT Y Y Y Y 24-HOUR STAFFING Y Y Y Y ACCOMMODATION Y Y Y Y COURSE CENTRE Y (FERNIE & BANFF) Y Y Y WEEKDAY BREAKFASTS Y (FERNIE & BANFF) Y Y Y WEEKDAY EVENING MEALS Y Y Y Y LIFT PASS SEASON PASS SEASON PASS SEASON PASS Y UP TO 25 HOURS/WEEK PROFESSIONAL COACHING Y Y Y Y 1:1 PRIVATE COACHING Y N N N WEEKLY TECHNICAL SEMINARS Y Y Y N LEVEL 1 CSIA/CASI EXAM FEES Y Y Y N WORK EXPERIENCE IN LOCAL SKI SCHOOL Y Y Y N INSTRUCTOR CAREER ADVICE Y Y Y N RECREATIONAL AVALANCHE COURSE Y Y Y Y SURVIVAL / BACKCOUNTRY WEEKEND Y Y N Y WINTER FIRST AID COURSE Y N N N SKI/BOARD MAINTENANCE TUITION Y Y Y Y SELECTED WEEKEND TRIPS Y N N N HELI OR CAT-SKIING Y N Y Y WEEKLY SOCIAL EVENTS Y Y Y Y FAREWELL PARTY Y Y Y Y FOR PRICES AND DATES PLEASE SEE OUR BOOKING FORM OR CALL US ON NOT INCLUDED (APPROXIMATE COSTS): Insurance ( ) Ski or snowboard kit ( 500) Weekend meals & lunches ( 5 each) Spending money ( 80/week) Additional instructor level exam fees ( ) Foreign Language classes ( 50) Cookery classes ( 60) Yoga course ( 50) 18

20 SIMON SMITH, 18, 11-WEEK COURSE, FERNIE 04 The course with NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard has changed my life. I have wanted to be a ski instructor since I was a kid and this course finally gave me the chance to do a career I never thought possible. After the course I went to New Zealand and instructed at Coronet Peak and then went on to instruct back in Fernie. With a lot of hard work and determination throughout the season I then went on to get my CSIA Level 3 qualification. It all began with a kick start from NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard who have helped me now travel the world doing a job I love. HERMIONE TAYLOR, 18, 11-WEEK COURSE, FERNIE 03 I had an amazing Gap Year with NONSTOP and it has really influenced what I ve been able to achieve in the last few years. During my first university summer holiday I instructed in New Zealand for 3 months. At uni I ve worked at the local dry slope and am involved in the snowsports society, recently competing at BUSC, the British Universities Ski Competition. SPENCER FROST, 34, 11-WEEK COURSE, FERNIE 03 The NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard course, and the opportunities it opened, has certainly changed my life. The Fernie Snowsports School is a great place to work. It has a lot of characters and some great stories go around. Only when you come home do you realise how privileged in life you really are and NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard has the talent for making that happen, so all I can say is thank you. STUART BACK, 29, 11-WEEK COURSE, BANFF 05 As an Army Officer in the Royal Engineers for eight years, I chose to take the 11-week ski instructor programme in Banff as part of my resettlement into civilian life. The vibrancy of the town, the great friends that I made and the quality of the course and instructors combined to make this an unforgettable NONSTOP experience. STUART FYFE, 33, 11-WEEK COURSE, FERNIE 04 In January 2004 I left my job and went to Canada with NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have some amazing memories of a fantastic 11 weeks. As well being taught by some brilliant snowboard instructors I spent a night in a snowcave and did my first day s backcountry boarding. At the end I passed my CASI Level 2 and went on to get a new job working for a charity that does outdoor activities with young people. Sometimes in life you have to go out and make good things happen for yourself, and NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard is a fantastic way to do just that. DI MACK & SIMON GAINS, MID 20 S, 11-WEEK COURSE, FERNIE 04 We ve really enjoyed our first season working as snowboard pros at Silver Star, BC, and are looking forward to many, many more! Many thanks to NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard for putting together an excellent programme, I highly recommend it to my friends and customers. NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard Limited Shakespeare House 168 Lavender Hill London SW11 5TF TEL: The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL This brochure is printed on Recycled Paper containing a minimum 80% post-consumer waste.