Level up in Canada’s powder capital.
Already got your Level 1 and ready for more? Set in the freeride haven of Fernie Alpine Resort, this course is built for driven instructors looking to sharpen their technique, dial in their teaching, and ride at a whole new level. Fernie delivers the goods. With five alpine bowls, steep tree runs, natural hits, and a near-legendary snowfall record, this place is made for progression.
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: Advanced, Expert
- Terrain: Groomer, Powder/Trees
- Group Size: 8
- Video Analysis: Yes
- Advanced technical riding and teaching development toward CASI Level 2, with individual feedback and support.
- Explore the mountain and progress toward more technical terrain.
- Nonstop lodge base; MORE program examples include snowcat riding, slackcountry, après and wilderness bonfires.
- 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
- 1-2-1 Coaching — 1-2-1 coaching session prior to Level 2 assessment
- Season Pass — For Fernie and other RCR resorts like Kicking Horse
- CSIA Level 2 — Entry and fees for the CSIA Level 2
- Ski School Shadowing — Opportunity to shadow a local instructor
- Community Days — Volunteer to teach on our 'Community Days'
- Instructor Career Advice — Mentoring and workshop on becoming an instructor
- Guaranteed Interviews — For Fernie Snow School and RCR resorts
- Accommodation — In our ski lodge, designed for Nonstop groups
- Breakfasts — Breakfasts with hot and cold options, 5 days per week
- Dinners — Three 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 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 — 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 pre-stay — Join us for a week before the course start date
Day by day
Indicative timeline; the schedule may change with conditions and the group. Optional activities are not guaranteed inclusions.
- Weeks 1–2: Weeks 1–2Advanced coaching on steeps, moguls, short turns and all-mountain technique. Cat boarding with Fernie Wilderness Adventures is offered as an additional activity; confirm its cost when booking.
- Weeks 3–4: Weeks 3–4Level 2 technical and teaching development, with opportunities to shadow a local instructor. Freestyle training and off-snow activities are optional.
- Week 5: Week 5Final snowboard riding and lesson-delivery preparation ahead of the four-day assessment. Castle Mountain and winter camping activities may be available; confirm their costs.
- Week 6: Week 6Four-day snowboard assessment of riding and teaching, followed by a graduation celebration and send-off dinner.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow
Where you stay
Red Tree Lodge
Near downtown Fernie, with mountain views and en-suite rooms. Room setup follows the selected booking option. Facilities include a pool, hot tub, sauna, bar and restaurant, common and games rooms, movie room, ski tuning and storage, heated boot room, kitchen and laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi. Weekly housekeeping and fresh linen are provided. Included breakfasts and evening meals are served in the lodge restaurant.
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
Your transfer will leave from Fernie in the morning and arrive at Calgary Airport by approx. 13:30 on the end date of your course. If travelling by air, opt for a flight that departs after 16:30.
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
- Feb 20 – Apr 3, 20272026/27 · 42 days12,495 CADPer person, Red Tree Lodge twin-share. Room alternatives and availability are listed below.WaitlistChoose these datesNot published
20 Feb 2027 - 03 Apr 2027 — C$12,495 Current room options: Red Tree Lodge twin-share CAD 12,495; private CAD 15,395. Both room options sold out; join waitlist.
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 September 15, 2026.
Good to know
Entry requirements:
CASI Level 1 is required. You must ride black terrain safely and in control, with a good level of general fitness.
Coaching schedule:
The published typical schedule is four coaching days per week. Assessment weeks and optional activities follow the course timeline; this is not a guaranteed total count of coached days.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow