Four weeks. Three legendary resorts. One epic start to your instructor journey.
Short, sharp, and impactful — this 4-week course is the ultimate intro to life as a ski instructor. You’ll train for your CSIA Level 1 in Canada’s adventure capital, with high-level coaching, legendary terrain, and Banff’s unbeatable seasonaire scene setting the vibe.
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
- Level 1 training across Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Norquay; full days developing skiing control and technique.
- The four-week course is the first part of the longer instructor program.
- MORE program examples include frozen-canyon walks, snowmobiling, group hikes and Banff evenings.
- 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 — Technical video analysis to supplement coaching
- 1-2-1 Coaching — 1-2-1 coaching session prior to Level 1 assessment
- Lift Pass — 4-week SkiBig3 pass
- CSIA Level 1 — Entry and fees for the CSIA Level 1
- Accommodation — Central accommodation at Irwin's Mountain Inn
- Breakfasts — Breakfasts with hot and cold options, 5 days per week
- Dinners — Two course meal with vegan and veggie 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
- 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
Day by day
Indicative timeline; the schedule may change with conditions and the group. Optional activities are not guaranteed inclusions.
- Week 1: Week 1Calgary transfer, welcome dinner and town orientation. Start coaching across Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Norquay.
- Week 2: Week 2Level 1 technical drills, video analysis and simulated lessons. Avalanche training is an optional extra.
- Week 3: Week 3On- and off-piste technique, teaching practice and a one-to-one coaching session prepare you for the exam.
- Week 4: Week 4Three-day Level 1 assessment at Sunshine Village, followed by a course 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
You'll be transferred back to Calgary Airport ready to catch any flight after 16:30 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 – Jan 31, 20272026/27 · 28 days9,495 CADPer person, Irwins Mountain Inn twin-share. Room alternatives and availability are listed below.AvailableChoose these datesNot published
03 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2027 — C$9,495 Current room options: Irwins Mountain Inn twin-share CAD 9,495; private CAD 11,195.
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