Train for CASI Level 1 and 2 across Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Norquay during an 11-week snowboard season in Banff.
Over 11 weeks, you’ll ride three world-class resorts — Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mount Norquay — while training with top-level coaches, building freeride skills, and working toward your CASI Level 1 and 2 qualifications.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your instructor
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: With your instructor
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- CourseGroups of 8, split by ability; video analysis
- 1 coach : 8 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Ability: Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
- Group Size: 8
- Video Analysis: Yes
- Deep snow, steep chutes, parks, trees and groomers.
- Coaching rotates between resorts according to snow conditions.
- Sport
- Snowboard
- Max group size
- 8 guests
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Lesson
- Transfers
- Pro Coaching — Professional coaching, in ability-based groups
- Video Analysis — Review your technique with personalised video feedback
- 1-2-1 Coaching — 1-2-1 coaching sessions prior to Level 1 and 2 assessments. Two 1.5 hour private coaching sessions, in lieu of full day group session.
- Season Pass — SkiBig3 season pass for Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Norquay
- CSIA Level 1 — Entry and fees for your CSIA Level 1
- CSIA/CASI Level 2 — Entry and fees for your CSIA Level 2
- Assisted Teach — Put your Level 1 into action
- Accommodation — Central accommodation at Irwin's Mountain Inn
- Breakfasts — Breakfasts with hot and cold options, 5 days per week
- Dinners — Two course meal with meat, veggie and vegan options, 4 days per week
- Airport Transfers — Set pick up and drop off on start and end date at Calgary Airport
- Resort Shuttle — Daily shuttle to and from resort
- MORE Program — Access to our extra activities and trips, with $250 credit
- Workshops — Nonstop-run talks on subjects like biomechanics
- Socials — Weekly 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 — 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
- Optional add-on: Post-Stay — Stay on for a spring week after the course end date
Day by day
The operator presents this schedule as a guide; plans may change with conditions.
- Weeks 1–2: Weeks 1–2Calgary transfer, welcome dinner and town orientation. Explore Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Norquay before Level 1 training progresses.
- Week 3: Week 3Technical training and teaching practice, including the first individual coaching session.
- Week 4: Week 4Three-day Level 1 assessment at Sunshine Village.
- Week 5: Week 5Begin Level 2 training in personal performance and teaching, including steeper terrain and deeper snow.
- Week 6: Week 6After passing Level 1, practise teaching beginners through Assisted Teach with SkiBig3 staff.
- Weeks 7–8: Weeks 7–8Continue Level 2 preparation, with a second individual coaching session.
- Weeks 9–10: Weeks 9–10Focused preparation in short turns, park skills and teaching.
- Week 11: Week 11Final assessment of riding and teaching. The source describes four assessment days for snowboarders.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow
Where you stay
IRWIN’S MOUNTAIN INN
Located on Banff Avenue, about a five-minute walk from downtown. Rooms have double beds, with twin-share and private options. Nonstop guests have a common room with pool and table tennis, plus access to a small fitness centre and eight-person hot tub.
Getting there
Where To Meet
WHERE
Calgary Airport, YYC
START
Your transfer will leave from Calgary Airport at 18:15 on the start date of your course. Allow time to clear border control. If travelling by air, opt for a flight that lands by 17:00.
END
You'll be transferred back to Calgary Airport ready to catch any flight after 15:00 on the end date of your course.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow
Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
- Jan 3 – Mar 21, 20272026/27 · 77 days18,695 CADPer person, from C$18,695Review NeededChoose these datesNot published
03 Jan 2027 - 21 Mar 2027 — C$18,695
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of August 31, 2026.
Good to know
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Safe and controlled snowboarding on blue/red terrain with solid intermediate technique.
A good level of general fitness.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Snowboard, bindings and boots.
Helmet, gloves and goggles.
Jacket, pants, mid and base layers.
Sufficient clothing to keep warm for days spent on the mountain, expect sub-zero temps.
BOOKING
Secure your place with a deposit of C$400. Remaining balance payable in instalments.
OPTIONAL MORE PROGRAM
The included program credit is $250. The operator describes optional winter activities including cat-boarding, avalanche training and road trips; additional costs may apply. Check activity pricing with Nonstop.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow