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Digital nomad and freerider lifestyle post SnowSkool | Erich Rickens tells us his story
9th August 2024 A fun break from working for Amazon in Amsterdam pre-covid turned into a new way of life working as a digital nomad while enjoying snow seasons post-covid. Thanks to Erich’s Big White SnowSkool experience in 2020.
Instructing is not always the inevitable follow on from our courses, they can be life changing in different ways. It was inspiring to hear of Erich’s journey since graduating the day before Covid dictated resort shutdown.
A dramatic and abrupt end to the course that year, but not, as it turns out for Erich’s snowboarding adventures in the long run.
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Chris Doyle | Inspiring Midlife SnowSkooler Success!
2nd August 2024 Chris Doyle was a highly successful food industry executive for many years. During covid, he had turned his hand to teaching GCSE Mathematics in local schools. It was during this time that a SnowSkool Facebook post caught his imagination. Would you like to spend 11 weeks snowboarding? Yes please! he thought, and found himself clicking the link to find out more ... Read about his transformative SnowSkool experience here ...
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Craig Conkie | Top SnowSkool Trainer in Meribel, The Three Valleys
26th July 2024
Post season we’ve been catching up with some of our top trainers in resort now they have a bit more time on their hands. This week, long time SnowSkool colleague and BASI (British Association of Snowsports Instructors) Level 4 ISTD (International Ski Teacher Diploma) instructor Craig Conkie tells us his story.
“We have a great relationship with Steve and the team at SnowSkool. It’s a great partnership … we know we are delivering a great course with the best trainers on the hill and we know SnowSkool are doing a great job looking after everything else. Our partnership with SnowSkool ensures the students on the SnowSkool course have an unforgettable three months in Meribel”
Read on for more reasons why you want Conkie and colleagues to be your trainers in the Three Valleys.
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Where are SnowSkool Graduates now?
19th July 2024 SnowSkool graduates can be found instructing in resorts all over the world it seems. And for some it has opened different doors including marriage (!), and work as a freerider. Get a snapshot of where a snowskool ski or snowboard instructor course or internship could lead you in our latest blog post.
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A word about boots and bindings | Top tips from SnowSkool
12th July 2024 This is important - boots are crucial for the best mountain enjoyment! How can you make sure you get the right ones?
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Best snowboards | A SnowSkool Steer
5th July 2024 Its the turn of the snowboard. Check out our advice when it comes to choosing a snowboard that will give you the best ride as well as best chance for snowboard instructor course success.
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Best skis for Canada | A SnowSkool Steer
28th June 2024 Next up in our series on equipment we look at which skis will serve you best in Canada where we run ski instructor courses and internships.
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Best skis for France, Switzerland and New Zealand | A SnowSkool steer
21st June 2024 Getting the right ski for your ski instructor course is going to help you get results. SnowSkool has some guidance on this over a series of posts here on our blog. First up which skis will serve you best in France, Switzerland and New Zealand.
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Ski and Snowboard Instructor CV and Cover Letter | Top Tips from SnowSkool
14th June 2024 Whether you are applying for a job having completed a ski or snowboard instructor course, or you are applying for one of our internship placements, you will need to submit a CV and cover letter that stands out. We’ve seen lots over the years and have some simple advice we know will work. We are currently recruiting for our ski instructor internship programmes in Switzerland and Canada, and can help with CVs and covering letters to help you secure your place. Have a little read of our post here first and we'll be happy to continue the conversation in support of your application any which way suits you best - see contact options here.
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Alain Brunelle, Technical Director at Big White Ski Resort | SnowSkool Profile
7th June 2024 SnowSkool enjoys working with Alain Brunelle, Technical Director at the Big White Ski & Snowboard School. He is key to the success of our ski and snowboard instructor courses out there. It was fascinating and fun to learn more about his journey from pipe dream to living the dream, how much he enjoys sharing his passion with others, why he loves the SnowSkool course at Big White Ski Resort, and what makes a good instructor. Read on to see why...
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