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Women Ski and Snowboard Instructors | A SnowSkool Perspective
17th July 2023 What is the SnowSkool take on gender equity? Find out what our directors think, and hear what female SnowSkool ski and snowboard instructor graduates have to say about what they have achieved and more. This is our last post on the topic for the time being as we move on to focus in on the New Zealand course in Cardrona which began a couple of weeks ago. We'll also be announcing a new course in Switzerland, so keep checking in. But for now, wonderful SnowSkool women - read all about them here.
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How long is a typical ski season and when does it start?
7th July 2023 You’re itching to spend a winter on the slopes, so you sit down to book your trip away. But it’s not long before you’re scratching your head wondering “How long is a ski season?” and “When is the best time to go?”
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Women Supporting Women in the Snow Sports World | SnowSkool Investigates
30th June 2023 The snap above features some of our SnowSkool women instructors - looking pretty happy to be there! Next in our series of blog posts on gender equity we look at ways in which women are supporting women in a man's world - through different training techniques and media representation. There's a fantastic all female cast and crew film due to premiere in September in London. Find out about this and much more here.
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Is Ski and Snowboard Instructing a Man’s World? Let’s look at snowsports through the female lens
23rd June 2023 SnowSkool looks at gender equity when it comes to ski instructors. International ratios show 40% or fewer women are Level 1 Instructors and this drops to 20% at Level 4. Why? And how can we improve these statistics? Things are beginning, just begnning to change it seems. SnowSkool takes a look at the latest good industry work around this, and champions the cause to encourage more women into ski instructing. Read on to find out more ...
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Fancy Learning How to Teach the Next Generation of Snowboarders?
16th June 2023 Here’s what it takes to teach kids the basics of snowboarding. Snowboarding instructors are some of the most influential people in winter sports. Parents trust them with their children to teach them the fundamentals of the sport. They play a key role in keeping the slopes safe and enjoyable. Potential instructors have a lot to learn.
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What are the five world’s greatest ski runs?
9th June 2023 There are hundreds - thousands - of ski runs for you to choose from across the world, from Canada to France, Italy to Switzerland. All have their merits, this much is true - but when it comes to the best of the best, which ones come out on top?
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How to do a ski season: A 8-step guide for budding adventurers
2nd June 2023 There are so many ways how to do a ski season, and not one way to do it right.
You might have an appetite for adventure, a desire to let yourself go for a few months by partying away the nights after long days of ski instructing. Or you might be one for the smaller things in life, basking in the panoramic mountain views and curling up in the evenings with a hot choc. Either way, there are plenty of things to sink your teeth (and skis) into.
And in this guide to working a ski season, we’ll get you started in the right direction so you can tailor the trip to your needs: pathways, planning and travel advice included.
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Snow Skool Graduate News and Views
25th May 2023 Alumni round up from across our Snow Skool resorts in Canada, France and New Zealand. Snow Skoolers come from a variety of backgrounds and for a variety of reasons. Everyone has a different experience but one theme that remains constant across these stories, is LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE. Read on to find out how ...
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Ski & Snowboard Instructor Courses - Guide for Parents
19th May 2023 From your child’s point of view our courses will always look like the best thing since sliced bread: on snow seven days a week with like-minded individuals, spending time abroad with access to an incredible social scene and extra off-snow excursions. As well as a recognised qualification at the end. What’s not to love? However, it can be more daunting from a parents’ point of view.
Here's our guide for parents of those wanting to do ski and snowboard instructor courses.
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10 astonishing sabbatical travel ideas for intrepid travellers
5th May 2023 Always had a hankering to go globe trotting? Feel like you need to press the restart button to get your work-life balance back on track? We feel you! That’s why we’ve put together this unbeatable list of sabbatical travel ideas, so if you’ve got a career break lined up or are considering one, you’ll know exactly what to do with it.
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