The original. Set in a world-class powder zone, this is 11 weeks of fast laps, deep snow, and high-level progression.
The one that started it all. Since 2002, our flagship Fernie course has been the launchpad for skiers chasing big dreams, deep snow, and mountain-town living at its best. Rooted in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this is 11 weeks of pro coaching, legendary terrain, and full-throttle winter immersion — with a tight crew to match.
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
- Group Size: 8
- Video Analysis: Yes
- Fernie’s five bowls, ridgelines, trees, steeps, chutes and powder fields.
- Train toward CSIA Levels 1 and 2 with freeride progression and teaching technique.
- After passing Level 1, a limited number of skiers may obtain paid work with Fernie Winter Sports School while continuing Level 2 training.
- Nonstop lodge life; MORE program examples include cat skiing, avalanche training, road hockey and powder-chasing road trips.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 8 guests
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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 — For Fernie and other RCR resorts
- CSIA Level 1 — Entry and fees for the CSIA Level 1
- CSIA Level 2 — Entry and fees for the CSIA Level 2
- PSIC L2 — Alternatively to the CSIA L2, you can pursue PSIC L2 Big Mountain Coach certification, as a freeride-focused pathway
- Work & Train — Step into real instructor work mid-season and gain hands-on experience while continuing your Level 2 training
- Ski School Shadowing — Opportunity to shadow a local instructor after your Level 1
- Community Days — Post Level 1, volunteer and put your skills to use on our 'Community Days' activation
- Instructor Career Advice — Includes 'Working as an Instructor' Workshop
- Guaranteed Interviews — For Level 2 graduates with Fernie Snow School and RCR resorts
- Accommodation — In our ski lodge or local houses, 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
- Welcome Dinner
- Farewell Dinner
- 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
- Hosting — Supportive, friendly hosting from our on-the-ground team
- Workshops — Nonstop-run talks on subjects like biomechanics
- Socials — Weekly group après and social events
- 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
- 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 1–2Arrival transfer, welcome dinner, town and equipment orientation, technical coaching around Fernie’s five bowls, and a day trip to Kimberley.
- Week 3: Week 3Steeper terrain, teaching practice and one-to-one coaching. An instructor careers workshop and optional avalanche training are available.
- Week 4: Week 4Three-day Level 1 riding and teaching assessment, followed by a celebration. Ski tuning and optional sidecountry touring are available.
- Weeks 5–6: Weeks 5–6Begin Level 2 technical and teaching development on moguls, steeps and off-piste terrain. Optional cat skiing/boarding and volunteering opportunities may be available.
- Weeks 7–8: Weeks 7–8Further all-mountain coaching and one-to-one feedback. Optional freestyle certification and off-snow activities may be available.
- Weeks 9–10: Weeks 9–10Final Level 2 preparation, including two two-day CSIA prep courses covering skiing and teaching. Castle Mountain and winter camping are additional activities; confirm costs.
- Week 11: Week 11Two-day CSIA Level 2 assessment of skiing and teaching, followed by a graduation celebration and farewell 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.
Fernie Local Houses
A limited number of houses near the lodge and downtown are reserved for Nonstop riders. Twin-share or private rooms are available, with shared living space, kitchen and laundry facilities, Wi-Fi and weekly housekeeping. Guests cook their own meals and share snow-shovelling duties. Lodge facilities, including the hot tub and games room, remain accessible.
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 16 – Apr 3, 20272026/27 · 77 days16,495 CADPer person, Red Tree Lodge quad-share. Room alternatives and availability are listed below.LimitedChoose these datesNot published
16 Jan 2027 - 03 Apr 2027 — C$16,495 Current room options: Red Tree Lodge quad-share CAD 16,495; twin-share CAD 18,995 (sold out). Fernie Local Houses twin-share CAD 18,995; private CAD 24,995. Course marked Selling Fast.
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