Fresh tracks, focused coaching, and your first step into the instructor world — all in just three weeks.
Want to launch your ski season with impact? Our 3-week instructor course in Fernie is an intense and rewarding way to build your skills, earn your CSIA Level 1, and kick off winter the right way. It’s a short hit with a big payoff — combining top-level coaching and the unbeatable vibe of early-season Fernie.
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
- Improve ski technique and learn to teach beginners; exam preparation on a three-week schedule.
- December groomers, powder and flowing terrain at Fernie.
- Nonstop lodge base with hockey nights, dinners and social 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
- Lift Pass — For duration of your stay
- CSIA Level 1 — Entry and fees for the CSIA Level 1
- Accommodation — In our ski lodge, designed for Nonstop groups
- Breakfasts — Breakfasts with hot and cold options, 7 days per week
- Dinners — Three course meal with meat, veggie and vegan options, 4 days per week
- Welcome 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
- 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 1Meet the coaches and group, then begin technical drills and full-mountain coaching in Fernie.
- Week 2: Week 2CSIA Level 1 methodology, simulated lessons, video analysis and targeted technical feedback.
- Week 3: Week 3Three-day CSIA Level 1 skiing and teaching assessment, followed by a course celebration.
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
- Dec 5 – Dec 26, 20262026/27 · 21 days7,825 CADPer person, from C$7,825Review NeededChoose these datesNot published
Date confirmation needed: the operator prints 5–26 December 2027 under its 2026/27 season tab. The December 2026 dates shown here are not confirmed. Contact Nonstop before booking. The room table lists CAD 7,825 twin-share and CAD 9,595 private, but the intended departure year remains unclear.
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 11, 2026.
Good to know
Entry requirements:
You must ski red/black 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