Mt. Washington is known as one of North America’s easiest places to learn to ski and snowboard. While our beginner slopes certainly help, the most significant reason neophytes flock to Mt. Washington is we are known for having highly-qualified instructors. If you want to learn from the best, make Mt. Washington you destination for Level 1 – 4 certification.
Skiing and Snowboarding Courses
Ski Instructor Courses
- Prerequisite for employment as instructor.
- Multiple dates to choose from.
- Prior to attending the course, you will need to do an E-prep to get you prepared.
Snowboard Instructor Courses
- Prerequisite for employment as instructor.
- Multiple dates to choose from.
- Prior to attending the course, you will need to do an E-prep to get you prepared.
Avalanche Skills Training
- AST1 Course
- The Avalanche Skills Training One is an introductory avalanche course designed for individuals with little to no avalanche related experience.
- Course by Island Alpine Guides
Nordic CANSI Level 1
Instructor Course
This 20-hour course will introduce you to the fundamentals of X-Country skiing and the Canadian technique. You will improve your demonstration skills and learn how to introduce new people to the sport
Winter 2019.20 Dates Coming Soon
The course will be held over 2 full days on consecutive Mondays , plus an additional 4 hours.
For more details on the course, please contact the course conductor Karla Wikjord at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The CANSI XC Level I course is a pedagogical course designed to teach participants how to teach. Participants are expected to enter the course skiing at or close to the appropriate level. Participants are tested on their diagonal stride, double poling, one skate and snowplow turn, and will be expected to perform other skiing maneuvers reasonably well. Watch the video to determine if your skiing is at the level necessary for a Level I course. Participants are also expected to have a general understanding of the key points for each of the different techniques. This questionnaire will help you assess your understanding of these techniques and their key points.
Snowminds Instructor Training Program
About Snowminds
For more than 5 years, we have built a close partnership with the company Snowminds. Snowminds offers the opportunity to become a ski- or snowboard instructor together with the Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance and The Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors. The company is lead by former instructors who has worked at Mount Washington and provided us with professional instructors. The company have a deep passion for instructors and hope to pass this passion on with their course. Snowminds is a very personal brand and strives to help you on the journey, in what we humbly consider to be the world's best job.
Skills
Everyone with basic ski or snowboard skills can become an instructor. The most important thing is that you have the motivation. When you apply for Snowminds, they will first call you for an interview where we will ask you some questions, to make sure your profile fits with the Mount Washington Snow School standards.
The level 1 Course
You will receive a 3-week comprehensive training program with a focus on your technique, teaching skills and development of your abilities both on and off-piste. Our experienced coaches will work with you individually to improve your understanding of different terrain, mountain safety, and everything else you need to master to become a competent instructor. The course then culminates with you becoming a certified Level 1 instructor in Canada with a job guarantee.
Job Guarantee
After the successful completion of the level 1 program, you will be enrolled as a ski instructor intern at Mount Washington Snow School. In this role, you will get to work a full Canadian winter season.
The first step is to send us an email or sign up through our website and then we will get the conversation started. We look forward to hearing from you.
Instructional Course Providors
Runs ski instructor courses, snowboard instructor courses and mountain leadership training programs that are taught at Mount Washington.
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