This introductory package is designed for those that have never skied or snowboarded before.  This 3 lesson progression allows skiers and boarders to learn at their own pace as they progress from the Easy Acres Learning area to the hawk chair. 

Rookie Year-Offer is only valid until December 18^th. Rookie Year is a ground-breaking all-inclusive program designed specifically for tots and kids who are first-time skiers and boarders. Unique to Mount Washington, the Rookie Year Program includes, a seasons-pass, seasonal rentals for skiing or snowboarding and 5 group lessons in our Snow School. This program is only available by phone or email. Call 250-338-1386 or email ski@mountwashington.ca

Category: Instructor Training
Sports: Ski/Snowboard
Age: Adult
Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Snowminds, in close partnership with the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance and renowned ski schools, like Mount Washington Alpine Resort, offers you the opportunity to become a ski or snowboard instructor in Canada. As a company built by former ski instructors, the work we do is highly personal for us and we have successfully trained more than 2,500 ski and snowboard instructors worldwide in the last seven years. If you have a passion for snow, we hope to get to know you and help make the next adventure one that stays with you for life.

The Instructor Course
You will receive a 3-week comprehensive training program with a careful focus on your technique and development 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 learn 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 training program, you will be enrolled as a ski instructor intern at the Mt Washington Snow Sports School. In this role, you will get to work a full Canadian winter season in what we humbly consider to be the world's best job. Of course, you will have to work hard to achieve your qualification, but we will support you all the way and are proud to say we have a 100% passing rate in Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

How
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, we will first call you for an interview where you can hear more about Snowminds, what to expect from the experience and ​to make sure your profile fits with the Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s standards. 

Off-piste Course
In addition to your CSIA Level 1 course, you can also add 20 days of backcountry training together with Snowminds and an experienced CSGA (Canadian Ski Guide Association) certified guide in Mount Washington Alpine Resort. This internationally acclaimed off-piste course offers you the chance to take the first big step towards being a professional off-piste guide. At the end of the prep course, you will be ready to pass the 8-day Operation Level 1 exam with flying colours.

11-week Course - Level 1 and Level 2
We have furthermore created an 11-week training course, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the snow and focus 100% on developing your own technique during the winter season on ski or snowboard. Our starting point is your current technical level, so you can participate whether you are a beginner or an expert. After the season you will be educated Canadian Level 1 and 2 Instructor, which will certainly develop you tremendously and will allow you to work a season as a ski instructor or snowboard instructor.

The first step is to send us an email and get the conversation started. We look forward to hearing from you.

Email: info@snowminds.com

For more information visit: snowminds.com

Enjoy our Women's Week packages all week long, from Feb 27 - Mar. 3, 2023. Lessons are taught by and designed especially for women. Women of similar abilities are grouped into small classes to meet new friends and revisit old ones as you improve your skiing technique. Reservations are required, space may be limited.

Private Lessons are the best investment you can make into your child's skiing and snowboarding techniques. Lessons are 1, 2, or 3 hours and include lift line priority loading. Lesson times are available throughout the day subject to availability and for all ability levels.

Group lessons are a fun way to learn with others of similar abilities. Pros are trained to deal with splits in classes to keep the learning environment fun and active. All group sessions are 1.45-hours in length and a max. of 5 people per group. Please Note: Group Lessons are available for ability levels 1-4.

This 5-week program promotes the development of all-mountain skiing and riding by combining elements of freestyle, race and general improvement strategies for you. Working with the same pro will give you the opportunity to work on something new each week, as you develop your technique through exercises and guided mileage. Adults are grouped by ability level and first-timers are welcome! Book by Dec. 18th to save!

This 10-week program promotes the development of all-mountain skiing and riding by combining elements of freestyle, race and general improvement strategies. Every Saturday or Sunday your child will be grouped with the same instructor to allow for awesome skill progression and tons of fun. Lunch is supervised or can be purchased as an option along with rentals and tickets. Book by Dec. 18th to save!

We’ve teamed up with VI Riders for a 10-week freestyle development program starting January 14th or 15th ,2023 for snowboarders with a focus on learning new tricks and mastering the fundamentals of snowboarding. Riders will work on all-mountain skills and spend time learning tricks in the terrain park. Rider development is of a freestyle nature and training is in a fun, confidence-building atmosphere. EarlyBird Pricing is Available if Booked by Dec. 16th, 2022.

Introduce your little ones to the sport of skiing in a fun and safe environment! Our instructors and daycare team will teach the basics of ski equipment, mobility and beginner skiing skills through games and fun activities.

This is a parent participation program for you and your tot Skiers (ages 2-5) & Boarders (ages 3-4). Tot rentals are included. This 1-hour program allows you to work with your tot on the snow, with the guidance of one of our snow pros.

5-week program for tots ages 3-6. Fun skill development with other all-mountain skiing & snowboarding tots. Classes are small to ensure a safe learning environment to allow your child to progress with the same instructor for all five sessions.