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Life as a ski or snowboard instructor in… Aspen, U.S.A
SnowSkool has been galivanting around the globe - catching up with ex-SnowSkoolers who now have lives as ski and snowboard instructors in faraway places. We ask them "what is life as a ski or snowboard instructor like"? This is the last catch-up for 2017, with Scott - who is now based in Aspen, U.S.A.
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Life as a Ski or Snowboard Instructor in… Crans Montana, Switzerland
This is the third in our instructor Q&A series, where we ask ex-SnowSkoolers about their lives as ski or snowboard instructors. We've been to Japan; we've been to Canada, and now we're going to Switzerland.
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Life as a ski or snowboard instructor in… Banff, Canada
This is a second in a series of Q&As with ex-Snowskool expats. Last time we spoke to Tom O'Hanlon in Myoko, Japan. And this time, it's the turn of Andrew, in Banff, Canada.
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Life as a Ski or Snowboard Instructor in… Myoko, Japan
This is the first in a series of posts where SnowSkool asks ski instructors across the globe, what life is really like. We're starting with Tom O'Hanlon in... Myoko, Japan
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How to start a new life in New Zealand - with a Ski or Snowboard Instructor Course
It’s hard to meet someone who’s been to New Zealand and didn’t love the place. The spectacular scenery offers an outdoor lifestyle and a sense of space that few other countries can match. And the country is consistently voted one of the friendliest and best in the world. Here's how to make the move, starting with an instructor course.
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How to get a Canadian working holiday visa to become a ski instructor
Want to become a ski instructor in Canada? Well, you'll need one of those 'visas'. Here's how to get one...
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How to… Become an Elite Snowboard Instructor in France
Believe it or not, becoming an elite snowboard instructor in France is even more difficult than becoming a ski instructor in France, or even becoming a marine. Here's an overview of the process...
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How to… Ski Off Cliff Drops & Cornices
For some skiing on pistes is just not exciting enough - and when the snow falls deep and the powder days approach the need to divert from the beaten path becomes strong.
Well, here are SnowSkool’s tips to landing your first cliff drop, or progressing to larger drops.
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8 Smart Ski Innovations You Should Know About
History's great inventions are capable of changing and revolutionising lives and making real change happen. And there are many notable inventions in the world of snow sports, which is the only world we want to inhabit anyway. Yes, since the very invention of skiing and snowboarding, innovators and pioneers have tried to come up with ways to make slope time more fun and futuristic, as well as safer.
So here are 8 notable new inventions, which may change things for the better.
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Three Valleys Instructor Course - Week 7
It's week seven and we're closing in on crunch time!
The week got off to a great start as Callum and Jonathan passed their Level 1 re-sit exam, many congratulations to both of them. With 2 weeks left until the BASI Level 2 exams, the groups are back with the trainers they had in the beginning, concentrating on polishing up on some minor things that need to be addressed and/or changed.
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