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Snowboard Instructor Salaries - How much do Instructors earn?
How much does a snowboard instructor actually earn? This is a really common question we get asked, before people embark on one of our snowboard instructor courses.
There are tons of factors that can influence earnings, from qualification levels, experience, country and resort. We’ve spoken to ex-SnowSkoolers, working across the globe, to get you the salary figures.
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Skiing vs snowboarding - which is faster?
It’s a question that’s been around as long as both snowsports have: which is faster - skiing or snowboarding?
With both sports relying heavily on gravity, to get from top to bottom of a mountain, perhaps it’s not as simple as you think? (We actually think it is...)
But let’s look at the detail...
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A ski instructor course on your gap year: 5 reasons you should do one
If you are looking to ski on your gap year, or you’re taking some time off between jobs and want to ski in the gap, you have a few options.
These range between full-time ski bum, and getting qualified as an international ski or board instructor with global job prospects...
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Three Valleys Instructor Course 2020 - Week 1
The thought of starting SnowSkool brings with it the same questions that accompany the first week of a new term at school/university. Questions such as, where do we get food and how often? What time are our classes? Will they be hard? What will my classmates be like? However, unlike school, with SnowSkool, instead of being inundated with homework and getting lost, we were introduced to our lovely hosts and rep who had all the answers to our questions upon arrival! Even better was that we were on the slopes within less than 24h of arrival!
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Banff Instructor Course 2020 - Week 1
With all things running smoothly toward commencing the Banff 2020 SnowSkool course, the week began with the students departing to Calgary from not only Gatwick, but also places like the Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, Australia, America and Taiwan. With a diversity of different people already mingling before even leaving the airport, the bus ride flew by as the students began getting to know one another. To welcome the students to their new home at the HI Banff Alpine Centre, the Food and Beverage staff catered for the post-flight appetites with a burger and beer night hosted in the hostel bar. With the students sharing stories of their pasts and excitement for near futures in one of Canada’s most epic locations in the Rocky Mountains, energy was high and the night was not without pleasantries and badinage.
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What is the training like on an instructor course?
Want to get a feel for what your instructor training will be like? We’ve broken down a few ‘need to knows’ – similar applies for both our snowboard instructor courses and our ski instructor courses:
How do you decide the training groups on a SnowSkool course?
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How many trainees are there per trainer or group?
What are the training hours and intensity on a SnowSkool course?
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What is life like on an instructor course (when you’re not skiing or riding?)
We often get asked what life is like on an instructor course. Obviously, skiing and riding are the main parts of your snowboard/ski instructor course, but the off-mountain downtime is also an important part of the experience… did someone say après?! The following are our most frequently asked questions, regarding everything that comes with an instructor course when you're off the slopes.
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Payments, money and budgeting FAQs
Saving for, and spending on, a ski instructor course or ski season can be a little confusing and stressful. Here’s everything you need to know about paying for your course and budgeting for once you’re out there.
We'll cover: paying in installments, how much money to bring, saving for a course, credit cards, ATMs and more...
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How hard are instructor exams?
No one likes exams, however, the snowboard/ski instructor exams will help you on your way to your qualification and life as an instructor! We’ve been running ski and snowboard instructor courses (ft. exams) for over 10 years, so are confident we know how to help you pass.
Want to know the average pass rate for each SnowSkool course...?
And what about written work...?
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Rooming and accommodation FAQs
Your fellow ski/snowboard course mates will be who you’ll live with and spend a lot of time with. Unsurprisingly, you want to know how accommodation and rooming works, to get the most out of your experience. We've answered your accommodation FAQs and even written some top tips, on how to be a great roomie! The SnowSkool accommodation varies in each of our resorts; you should also check out our individual resort pages, for specific details.
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