Student Views
Anna
“I was at University doing a 3 year degree course in Fashion and Design. I studied Board Sports Design and even though I had never snowboarded before, I aspired to be a Snowboard Instructor. I wanted to travel the world also and that's why I took this course!”
Anna Patrickson, 28, Snowboarder, Wiltshire, UK
Anna had no snowboard experience prior to the course and after 11 weeks of top tuition at Marmot Basin, she is now a fully fledged Level 1 CASI Canadian Snowboard Instructor and has used her qualification to work as a full time instructor in Whistler during the 2008 season.
Trevor
“I skied 20 years ago for 4 weeks and always promised myself I would go back to improve. I looked at many courses but when I saw the Canadian Rockies Academy course, finally it all started to make sense that this was the course to do. The training, the communication and body language of my instructors had been thoroughly helpful in helping me achieve my ski instructor qualifications. I would urge anyone my age to come and take a course here - it's really worth it. All you need is a passion and self-belief and the Canadian Rockies Academy will get you through the rest.”
Trevor Wynne, 64, Skier, South Africa
Dean
“During my gap year, I wanted to take part in the Canadian Rockies Academy to broaden my education. It has been amazing fun. I've met loads of friends and the qualifications will now enable me to see the world!”
Dean Hoad, 18, Hailsham, UK
Arabella
“I love snowboarding! It's the only sport I do. I only had 3 weeks experience before heading out to Jasper and now I am a qualified Professional Canadian Snowboard Instructor. I would recommend to anyone with a love of winter sports to do this at least once in your lifetime!”
Arabella Ciampi, 19, Florence, Italy
Matty
“After graduating in Adventure Education from Chichester University, I decided I wanted to follow my passion for skiing and boarding. I chose this course as it was the best value available and Jasper seemed a quiet resort where you get lots of the mountain to yourself! The course has enabled me to do my level 1 and level 2 qualifications in both skiing and snowboarding during the 11 weeks which is awesome! I'm living the dream!”
Matty Wallis, 25, Skier & Snowboarder, Manchester, UK
Steve & Karen
“We thought we'd have a year out. The children had grown up and have left home, so we thought, ‘it s our turn now’!”
Steve La Borde, 45, Skier, Yorkshire, UK
“...so I tagged along for the ride and now I too am a Level 2 Ski Instructor.”
Karen La Borde, 45, Skier, Yorkshire, UK
Rory
“I loved it! In Jasper you can do a whole run without seeing anyone - in Australia you are lucky to make it down a run in one piece! The 11 week course has been like an extended ski holiday but you come away with internationally recognised qualifications. It's deadly awesome and you've got to get in on this!”
Rory McWhite Rory McWhite, 19, Skier, Australia
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