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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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Big White Instructor Course - Week 7
Welcome back to another update from Big White where we have been blessed with sunshine and fresh snow; the best combo possible.
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What would a Brexit mean for a ski holiday in Europe - infographic
The UK goes to the polls on 23rd June and if, like with the team at SnowSkool, skiing/ snowboarding is your life you probably want to vote to remain in the EU and have full and unrestricted access to the world’s favourite ski areas.
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Ski Fashion through the ages from the 1950s to the present day
Just like any trends that have taken place since the 1950s - from poodle skirts to chunky highlights - ski gear has certainly been no exception in providing Facebook photos that elicit gasps of “what was I thinking?” when someone gets hold of an old picture and tags you in it.
Here, we reminisce with us about some classic ski gear, from the past few decades:
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Steep, deep and unpatrolled… plan for a safer backcountry adventure
Snowskool’s Sales and Marketing Manager - and former ski instructor and ski patrol member - Chris Glebocki, has seen his fair share of off-piste situations. Here’s his advice on the basics you need for a safer backcountry adventure.
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Five of the Scariest Black Runs in The World
Maybe you’re seeking an extra challenge - maybe you’re looking for something that’ll ensure you are the talk of the town during that evening’s après-ski. Whatever your reasons for seeking out the world’s scariest black runs, there’s no denying that you’ll get your daily RDA of adrenaline, and then some, with this lot.
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