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What’s the best snowboard or ski jacket?
12th January 2024 Wondering what’s the best ski jacket for you? How to choose between an insulated ski jacket or a shell? And aren’t hard shells for crabs??
You might be about to start a SnowSkool instructor course, gearing up for your next holiday, or about to commence your season… Maybe you’ve completed a snowboard or ski instructor course and are embarking on a new adventure, wanting to upgrade your kit…
We outline the different types of jacket and flag a good guide for 2024 best buys. As well as technical improvements around breathability there are also improvements around sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of ski jackets, by making them out of recyclable material.
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What conditions will greet our ski and snowboard instructor students? SnowSkool New Year Snow Watch
5th January 2024 First blog post of the year and we are checking in with snow reports in resort. What conditions will be welcoming our Snowskool ski and snowboard instructor students? Well, it's varied let's just say that. But it's still exciting to be thinking of SnowSkool students 2024 arriving very soon. Read on for a quick report across Méribel, Sunshine Village, Banff and Big White.
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Ski Instructor Course Paradise: A New Year’s Guide to Slopes in Meribel, Big White, and Banff
31st December 2023 As we look ahead to the New Year SnowSkool recalls the reasons we run our ski and snowboard instructor courses in Méribel, Big White and Banff. They are skiing meccas where skiing, snowboarding and lifestyle New Year's Resolutions will be followed through for sure. We can't wait to see what our SnowSkool students 2024 will get up to on and off the slopes in resort this season. Nearly there ... Happy New Year!
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Magical White Christmas | SnowSkool Resort Festivities
22nd December 2023 What does Christmas look like in SnowSkool resorts? Twinkly and lovely and 'white' for sure. See more, read more, and dream more about spending Christmas in Meribel, Big White and Banff as we wish everybody a very Merry Christmas - whether you are hitting the slopes or not. Any budding ski or snowboard instructors in your family? Why not signpost SnowSkool to them over Christmas drinks ... That could turn into a rather special gift if followed through #bestdaysofyourlife
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Meet the SnowSkool Reps | Clare Rose Watson is our Rep in Big White Canada
15th December 2023 Having completed SnowSkool in Big White last year, Clare is back as rep for this season! Find out more about why, what makes her tick and how much she's looking forward to welcoming SnowSkoolers to Big White in Canada after Christmas.
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December Diary | SnowSkool reports
8th December 2023 Things are going up a gear here as we prepare to welcome our ski and snowboard instructor students onto our courses in France and Canada in January. Find out what's been going on in and outside of the office and get a glimpse of the new SnowSkool beanie ... Happy weekending from SnowSkool!
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Meet the SnowSkool Reps | CJ Gunther is our rep in the Three Valleys, France
1st December 2023 Hailing from Sydney Australia, CJ is counting down the days until his SnowSkool adventure begins. He is clearly relishing this chance to experience European snow and transfer his antipodean surf camp skills to the French ski hill. We are delighted to be welcoming CJ into the fold. We know that he will harness his rep role with an infectious positive energy and enthusiasm that will carry SnowSkoolers thru on the right kind of vibe ... read more about why here ...
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Meet the SnowSkool Reps | Heather Parlour is one of our reps in Banff
24th November 2023 The second in our series of meet the reps introduces you to Heather Parlour. Another one captivated by saisonnaire life, Heather is on experience three in as many years. She can't wait to hit the Canadian slopes and share her enthusiasm and experience with our ski and snowboard instructor students. Read more about the thrills and spills Heather will bring to repping for SnowSkoolers in Banff 2024 here ...
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Meet the SnowSkool Reps | Connor Dugard is one of our reps in Banff
17th November 2023 Our SnowSkool Reps are what 'make' our ski and snowboard instructor courses. Chosen for their affability and upbeat dispositions (in a laid back chill kind of way of course ... ) alongside an innate love of the ski hill and resort life, their brief is to ensure our students experience #bestdaysofyourlife. They are currently gearing up for the 2024 season across the Three Valleys in France, and Banff and Big White in Canada. I've been catching up with them as they count the weeks before heading out to resort in January. First up Connor Dugard pictured here with his rather gorgeous hound named ... wait for it ... Dude. What else? Read on to find out a bit more about Connor's journey to SnowSkool repping and how much he is looking forward to welcoming our students in Banff, Canada come the New Year.
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Ski Season Money Matters | SnowSkool advice
10th November 2023 Stick with this post. It will pay off ... errr pun intended! Read on for savvy season prepping money management tips ...
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