Three legendary resorts, near-unlimited terrain, and one unforgettable town. This is all about pro coaching, deep progression, and nonstop good times.
A full-throttle winter in the heart of the Canadian Rockies — riding three world-class resorts, living in a buzzing mountain town, and levelling up with pro coaching every step of the way. Exclusively with Nonstop, you’ll ski the legendary Big 3: Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mount Norquay — a combined 8,000 acres of terrain to explore and shred.
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
- Terrain: Groomer, Powder/Trees, Freestyle
- Group Size: 8
- Video Analysis: Yes
- Resort-rotating coaching follows conditions and develops all-mountain/freeride skills toward CSIA Levels 1 and 2.
- After Level 1, the Assisted Teach program offers a chance to deliver beginner lessons to the local community with Nonstop coach support.
- MORE program examples include Revelstoke road trips, cat skiing at an abandoned ski hill, Norquay night skiing, bonfires and weekly socials.
- Sport
- Ski
- 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
- Season Pass — SkiBig3 season pass for Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Norquay
- CSIA Level 1 — Entry and fees for your CSIA Level 1
- CSIA 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 post-stay — Stay on for a spring week after the course end 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 1–2Calgary transfer, welcome dinner, town orientation and coaching across the Big3 resorts. Build Level 1 technique through drills and video analysis.
- Week 3: Week 3On- and off-piste coaching, simulated lessons and one-to-one feedback. Avalanche training is optional.
- Week 4: Week 4Three-day Level 1 assessment at Sunshine Village and a celebration. Snowmobiling is an optional extra.
- Week 5: Week 5Begin Level 2 carving, dynamic movement and teaching development on more challenging terrain. Dog sledding is optional.
- Week 6: Week 6Use Level 1 skills in the Assisted Teaching Program with SkiBig3 support. A Kicking Horse trip may be available; confirm its cost.
- Weeks 7–8: Weeks 7–8Advanced Level 2 coaching and another one-to-one session. Cat skiing, park certification and a Revelstoke trip are additional activities; confirm their costs.
- Weeks 9–10: Weeks 9–10Focused Level 2 preparation, including the two CSIA prerequisite modules. Heli skiing is an optional extra.
- Week 11: Week 11Final CSIA Level 2 assessment of skiing and teaching, followed by the graduation celebration.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow
Where you stay
Irwins Mountain Inn
On Banff Avenue, about five minutes’ walk from downtown. Twin-share or private rooms have double beds and en-suite bathrooms. Facilities include a gym, hot tub and sauna, ski storage, bar and restaurant, and a Nonstop common room with table tennis and pool. Weekly housekeeping and Wi-Fi are provided. Included meals are served on-site.
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
- Jan 3 – Mar 21, 20272026/27 · 77 days18,695 CADPer person, Irwins Mountain Inn twin-share. Room alternatives and availability are listed below.AvailableChoose these datesNot published
03 Jan 2027 - 21 Mar 2027 — C$18,695 Current room options: Irwins Mountain Inn twin-share CAD 18,695; private CAD 23,495.
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:
You must ski blue/red terrain safely and in control, with a good level of general fitness. Solid intermediate technique is required.
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