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The 11 Week CASI Level 1 and 2 gives those looking to becomean instructor a fantastic opportunity to take their snowboardingto the next level. This course is ideal for those looking to returnthe following season to work as an instructor or for those simplylooking for a once in a l ifetime experience.
With the course starting in January it means you will experience
the full force of Lake Louises endless snowfall.
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HIGHEST QUALIFIED ANDBEST INSTRUCTORS IN CANADA
GUARANTEEDJOB INTERVIEW
300EXTRA ACTIVITY CREDITS
CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION(ALL TWIN)
FANTASTIC FOOD OPTIONS - ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST7 DAYS A WEEK AND DINNER 5 NIGHTS A WEEK
20 Hours Coaching a Week
1-1 Coaching
Piste Performance Coaching
Teaching Theory Coaching
Snow Tubing 40 Credits
First Aid Training 90 Credits
Kicking Horse Powder Express DaySki/Board 100 Credits
NHL Hockey Trip 150 Credits
AST Level 1 (Avalanche Training andQualification) 180 Credits
Snowmobiling 350 Credits
Cat Skiing 450 Credits
Heli Skiing/Boarding 950 Credits
There are a host of awesome extras available to you during your time in Banff.
Each activity has a value assigned to it and you can pick and choose which activities you wish
to do up to your allotment. A handful of examples of the activities available are (you shoulduse the credits as a guideline they will be updated at the start of each season):
Each Basecamper has a guaranteedjob interview with the Lake LouiseSnowboard School with the aim ofreturning the following season to work
as a Level 2 Qualified Instructor.
C O U R S E F E AT U R E S
ON THE MOUNTAIN
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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EXAM TIME EXAM TIME FREE-RIDETRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT EXTENDED LEVEL 2 TRAINING
CASI LEVEL 1 EXA M
AN D JO B IN TE RV IE W
CASI LEVEL 2 EXAM
AN D JO B IN TE RV IE W
FREESTYLE / RACE /
FREE-RIDE WEEK
FOCUSED LEVEL 1
TRAINING AND PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
FOCUSSED LEVEL 2
TRAINING AND EXTENDED
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
W E E K LY O V E R V I E W
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More About CSIA:CSIA Mission Statement to setthe standard for the profession of ski teaching.CSIA are members of the ISIA (International Ski
Instructors Association) and all CSIA qualifications are
globally recognised throughout the snow sports industry.
QUALIF ICAT IONS
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CASI Level 1:The entry level snowboard instructorqualification for teaching novices and young children
how to snowboard. The Canadian Association ofSnowboard Instructors (CASI) Level 1 is an introductionto the CASI technique and methodology, and the role of
snowboard teaching within the industry.
CASI Level 2 (optional):Level 2 is the next level for thoselooking to start teaching intermediate snowboarders
out on the mountain. Both the training and finalexamination for this award require dedicated training
and a high level of riding. Historically Basecamp
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Who is this course best suited to?
Those looking to qualify as a level 2 instructor wishing
to return the following season to work as an instructor
or for those wanting a once in a lifetime experience
with improving snowboarding at the forefront.
How good do you have to be at snowboarding before
the course?We ask that you can comfortably ski red runs and the
occasional blacks.
Is the course hard to pass?
The level 1 isnt hard to pass. Its an entry level
qualification. Participants will be assessed on their abilty
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students have enjoyed a high level pass rate, and thisis something we pride ourselves on. Whilst the CASI
award enables you to teach all over the world, you willhave discovered Canada now and will find it hard togo anywhere else.
to perform and teach on the mountain. We get a 100%
pass rate year in year out. The Level 2 in a big step up
from the Level 1, however the training you receive prior
to the exam puts you in an excellent position to pass. The
2012/13 season boasts a 100% pass rate on level 1and 2 in Banff.
How likely is it that Ill get a job?
Ususally 95%. In recent years everyone who has wanted
a job has secured one. We dont like to guarantee as
its down to the individual to posses the skill and attitude
that employers are looking for.
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D U R I N G T H E C O U R S E
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UK 24/7 SUPPORT TEAM - The UK office are there 24/7via email or telephone
PRE COURSE INFO PACKS -Full of details and addresses,what you need to pack, preparation and more
PRE-SEASON PARTY - We hold an annual pre-season partyaround the London Ski Show so that you get to meet everyoneelse whos going to be spending the season with you
AIRPORT TRANSFERS -Well transport you to the resort andback again on the chosen start on finish dates.
LIFT PASS - A -pre-season Lake Louise lift pass (which will coveryou for your course dates.)
ACCOMMODATION - A double bed in a Twin Room inthe Ptarmigan Inn, a 3* Hotel right in the centre of Banff!
BREAKFAST AND DINNER - A hot cooked buffet breakfastevery morning. Evening meals on a voucher system at the localrestaurants, you get $100 to spend over 5 nights.
SKI/SNOWBOARD TRAINING - 18.5 Hours a weekgroup lessons
1:1 TUITION - 1 private coaching session every second week
CSIA/CASI LEVEL 1 -The fees for your ski or snowboard Level 1are included in the course price, it is possible to upgrade to the Level 2
RESORT STAFF -Our resort team know the town, and theresort better than anyone! So are there t o make sure you haveeverything you need
BACK COUNTRY DAYS - Explore the huge expansive terrain
on offer!COURSE CREDITS -You get 300 course credits to put towardsany extra activities, such as a trip to Calgary, AST Level 1, daytrip to other resorts etc. You can even use it to contribute to yourLevel 2 fees
FREESTYLE AND RACE TRAINING -You get the chance to hitthe park and work on your gate turns
WELCOME PACKS -Bursting with need-to-know informationabout the resort and your course
EQUIPMENT TUNING CLINICS - Get the best out of yourequipment with hints and tips from the pros
VIDEO ANALYSIS - Watch yourself ski/snowboard it workswonders for your technique
ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL EVENTS -Mountain Days, nightsout, theme parties and more!
SEASONNAIRES DISCOUNTS -Our resort manager hascontacts they will help you with discounts and VIP passes
BC HOODIE -To make you look good in and around town
JACKET AND TROUSERS -State of the art Salomon jacket andtrousers - look and feel the part!
UK 24/7 SUPPORT TEAM - The UK office are there 24/7via email or telephone
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GUARANTEED JOB INTERVIEW! Sit down with the snowschool directors and hear about any employment opportunitiesafter your course. Its really easy to get the work, all you need is tohave a Canadian Working visa!
SERVICES -Once a Basecamper always a Basecamper Getback in touch if you ever need any help
PROFESSIONAL REFEREES - We can provide references for youon any job application
CV ADVICE / JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES - Applying for aski/snowboard job? Send us your CV and well proofit for you no problem
BASECAMP EVENTS & REUNIONS - We hold an annualreunion down in Cornwall each Summer to get youall back together
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WH AT S N O T I N C L U D E D
Personal Travel InsuranceIts compulsory.
EquipmentIts cheaper to buy your own personal equipmentthan rent for 4 weeks.
Beer MoneyWere good but not that good!
FlightsIf you would like help with finding good deals just ask!
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B E S TR E S O R T
Banff is one of the worlds most unique
ski locations based in the middle of
a national park, in North Americas
largest mountain range. It promises
unspoilt views and unbelievable snowconditions. Boasting first class training,
uncrowded pistes, epic powder, and a
buzzing nightlife, it is no wonder Banff
is widely regarded as one of worlds
skiing and snowboarding epicentres.
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Banff is home to three of the worlds finest resorts: The Lake Louise Ski
Resort, Sunshine Village and Mt. Norquay. These resorts provide over
8,000 acres of skiable terrain suiting every ability. The inland location
ensures plenty of dry, light snow so you can be sure therell be many
epic powder days. Basecamp run their courses in the Lake Louise Ski
Resort (voted Canadas Best Ski Resort in the 2013 World Ski Awards),
which has some great long cruising runs and some of the Rockies widest
and most exciting bowls.
During the course, youll be based in Banff town, a short ride from theLake Louise ski resort. The town is always buzzing. Banff has a selection
of restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs and even has a cinema. The Lux
Cinema Banff shows all the latest and best hollywood blockbusters in high
definition. Theres also a sports centre and bowling alley to enjoy. For
the seriously keen skiers and boarders, theres a floodlit night-skiing every
friday night at nearby Mount Norquay where the freestyle park and
surrounding slopes are lit-up.
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Basecamp training is based at Lake Louise. The area has spectacular
scenery with uniquely amazing terrain, a perfect environment for
instructor or performance coaching. The area boasts 4200 acres of
skiable terrain and is one of the largest ski areas in North America.There are runs to cater for all levels and the unique layout caters well
for large groups who are looking for an incredible time. There are
endless chutes, gullies, parks and pistes for the more advanced rider
and Basecamp take full advantage of this awesome playground.
Based between four mountains, the main resort areas, Front Side
& South Face, Ptarmigan, Paradise Bowls, Back Bowls and Larch,
provide skiing and boarding terrain to suit any style and level. The
long season from mid-November to late May means that there is alsoplenty of time to really explore the resorts and uncover all their hidden
gems. Couple this with an optional Tri-Area pass that joins Lake Louise
to Sunshine Village and Norquay and youll be in for an unbelievable
season. Combined, these three resorts offer almost 8,000 acres of
skiable terrain with an average of 33ft of dry, light snow in Sunshine
Village, thats more than any other resort in Canada.
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LAKE LOUISE LAKE LOUISE SKI AREA
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We know what people want from course
accommodation, and that is big comfortable beds,
lots of storage space, free wi-fi, all the extras of hot
tub, sauna, steam room, and ultimately to be centrally
located in the heart of the town next door to the shops
and the night life. Located in Banff town, a short
ride from the bottom of the ski lifts, Basecampers
are accommodated in The Ptarmigan Inn, a great
3* Hotel, and the closest Hotel to the main drag.
The a ccommodation is spacious, twin share and
most importantly central, allowing you to walk to
the center of town within 3 minutes.
The Banff Ptarmigan Inn is centrally located in Banff
National Park only steps away from the downtown
area. You can relax in the Mountain Luxury beds and
have a soak in the hot tubs, steam room, and sauna.
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Basecampers stay in twin rooms with two double and
an en-suite bathroom. The rooms are fully serviced
every three days. We try to match you as best as we
can when it comes to choosing who lives where. Banff
is a fantastic place to live for the season and we hope
you enjoy living there.
Basecampers are provided with a hot breakfast
buffet 7 days a week at the Meatball Restaurant
(The Ptarmigan Inn in-house restaurant), and $100
of evening meal tokens each week which can be usedat a selection of restaurants around town from Sunday
through to Thursday.
SINGLE ACCOMMODATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.GIVE THE BASECAMP TEAM A CALL TO DISCUSSTHE OPTIONS.
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On the mountain, the Temple Lodge is a great place to
grab a drink. The Temple Lodge offers rustic charm in a
spectacular setting. Its a great place to relax and enjoy
a drink in the sun before heading back to Banff town.
Banff nightlife is lively and varied. With a huge range
of pubs, bars and night clubs there is something for
everyone. Beer lovers should head to St James Gate
Irish pub. The Pump and Tap is the place to go if you
want to watch the Premiership football, or if you fancy
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competing in a pool tournament then head over to the
Rose and Crown. Cheap drinks can be found at Mels,
with Hoodoo Lounge offering great drinks specials. The
best nightclub is Aurora Nightclub where the DJs spin
the latest house music as well as some great classics.
THERE ARE MANY MORE VENUES TO CHECKOUT AND WHATEVER YOUR SCENE, BANFFHAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
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A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M AT I O N
The Basecamp website is the prime source for information on the Basecampcourses. The below is a selection of links to useful information.
THROUGHOUT THE COURSE REGULAR UPDATES
ARE UPLOADE D TO KEEP FRIENDS AND FAMILY UP
TO DATE WITH WHATS GOING ON IN RESORT!
facebook.com/basecampgroup #bcbanff basecampgroup.com/blog
VI DE OS
SOCIAL
BANFFP R O M O T I O N A L V I D E O
VIDEO DIARY UPLOADS
& ALL THE OTHER BANFF VIDEOS
WAT CH NO WWAT CH NO W
B A N F F S N O W B O A R D I N S T R U C T O R C O U R S E
http://www.facebook.com/basecampgrouphttp://instagram.com/basecampgrouphttp://www.basecampgroup.com/bloghttp://www.basecampgroup.com/video-gallery/ski-and-snowboard-courses-banffhttp://www.basecampgroup.com/video-gallery/ski-and-snowboard-courses-banffhttp://www.basecampgroup.com/video-gallery/tag/banffhttp://www.basecampgroup.com/video-gallery/tag/banffhttp://www.basecampgroup.com/video-gallery/tag/banffhttp://www.basecampgroup.com/video-gallery/tag/banffhttp://www.basecampgroup.com/video-gallery/ski-and-snowboard-courses-banffhttp://www.basecampgroup.com/bloghttp://instagram.com/basecampgrouphttp://www.facebook.com/basecampgrouphttp://www.basecampgroup.com/video-gallery/ski-and-snowboard-courses-banffhttp://www.basecampgroup.com/video-gallery/tag/banff -
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F U R T H E R R E A D I N G
T H E B E L O W A R E A D D I T I O N A L A R T I C L E S O N T H E B A S E C A M P W E B S I T E
W H I C H W I L L C O V E R A L L E L E M E N T S O F T H E C O U R S E I N M O R E D E T A I L S
WHAT DISC OUNTS YOU GET WITH BASECAMP
basecampgroup.com/blog/7001013-what-discounts-you-get-basecamp
LIFE AS A SKI INSTRUCTOR AFTER BASECAMP
basecampgroup.com/blog/6840913-life-ski-instructor-after-basecamp
WHAT SKIS DO I NEED FOR A SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE?
basecampgroup.com/blog/6690813-what-skis-do-i-need-ski-instructor-course
THE BEST EQUIPMENT TO TAKE ON AN INSTRUCTOR COURSE!basecampgroup.com/blog/7751113-best-equipment-to-take-instructor-course
10 REASONS YOU HAVE TO SKI IN BANFF THIS WINTER!
basecampgroup.com/blog/7781113-10-reasons-you-have-to-ski-banff-winter
TESTIMONIALS - CHECK OUT WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY
basecampgroup.com/blog/6260413-banff-testimonials-2013
HOW TO APPLY FOR A CANADIAN VISA
basecampgroup.com/blog/8001213-canadian-working-holiday-visas-2014
SKIING ABILITY - HOW GOOD DO I HAVE TO BE TO JOIN A SKI COURSE
basecampgroup.com/blog/6220313-skiing-ability-to-join-basecamp-ski-course
WORKING AS A SKI INSTRUCTOR IN BANFF, AFTER YOUR BASECAMP COURSE
basecampgroup.com/blog/6951013-want-life-ski-instructor-canada
POWDER SKIING AND TREE RUNS, LAKE LOUISE
basecampgroup.com/blog/8330114-powder-skiing-and-tree-runs-lake-louise-banff
AFTER THE COURSE - SEE WHATS AVAILABLE ONCE YOU PASS YOUR EXAMSbasecampgroup.com/blog/6450413-do-another-season-and-train-towards-your-basi-level-3
BASI - FIND OUT HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR BASI LICENSE
basecampgroup.com/blog/6460413-obtaining-your-basi-license#overlay-context=blog
HELI SKIING FROM BANFF
basecampgroup.com/blog/9050314-banff-heli-ski-day
B A N F F S N O W B O A R D I N S T R U C T O R C O U R S E
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The best day I had was when everything
clicked - Rick our Instructor had taken apart
my snowboarding technically and I just felt
like I was going round in circles; not being
able to do anything right. Then one day it
just clicked!
Becky FordBanff, Snowboard Instructor Course