11 Week Instructor Course Lake Louise
Overview
This is one of most popular courses! EA and Lake Louise have an awesome partnership to bring you an amazing opportunity to become an Instructor in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
Course Run Down By Week
Calgary Orientation
If you’re taking part in our pre orientation you’ll be met right off the plane by your EA Program Rep. From here you’ll transfer to your hotel in Calgary. Evening 1 kicks off with a meal out with other course participants at a local restaurant. The next day we explore the city. Today there’ll also be time to organise any Canadian essentials. We then head into the famous Canadian Rocky mountains and Banff via the Trans-Canada Highway to your accommodation in Lake Louise.
Days 1-3: Lake Louise Orientation
Arrive to Lake Louise and settle into West Louise Lodge. Evening 1 we’ll run you through the program outline including goals and training objectives. Day 2 we’ll get you oriented with the Lake Louise area. You’ll meet your Lake Louise Ski & Board School Trainers and also collect your Passes. Today we’ll also hold gear information sessions and there’ll be an opportunity to purchase any required equipment. Evening 2 we hold a fun social event. Day 3 will be a full day on the snow including a mountain tour and a chance to get your legs back into action.
Weeks 1-3: Training Begins
Your first three trainings weeks will be focused around developing your personal ski or board skills and getting you prepared for the level 1 exam module. You’ll learn about the Core Competencies and Stance, Balance, Rotation and Edging. You’ll complete a range of indoor sessions including ‘Leadership Training’ and the ‘Children in Snowsports’. Video Analysis will be a chance to identify areas for personal improvement and give you drills and tactics for improvement. Training will also cover level 1 teaching progressions. And your trainer will also take advantage of the snow conditions and get your into some more challenging terrain including some ‘Lake Louise Powder’! Plus there will be plenty of social functions!
Week 4: Exam and Party!
The CSIA/CASI Level One Exam. This is basically an extension of the training days! The course is fun, informative and a chance to develop your teaching and personal skiing or riding skills even further. The course conductors roll is to help you reach the level one standard. You’ll get individual and group feedback throughout the three (snowboard) or four days (ski). And by the end of the course you hopefully be walking away with a pass result! Post exam there’ll be a presentation function!
Week 5: Chill Week
Week 5 is a chance to kick back and relax! You’ll be able to get out on the snow and consolidate what you’ve learnt or just let things go. This week there’ll also be an opportunity for you to shadow some Ski & Board School lessons. You may also choose to visit other nearby resorts or head down to Calgary for some time away from the white stuff! You’ll find this week off is well needed and well deserved and will set you up for the second part of the course.
Choose your track:
Option 1: Week 6-11 TMC
Our Total Mountain Course (TMC) is focused on making you a hot skier or boarder and confident all over the mountain. Your trainer will take advantage of the conditions and get you into Bumps, Carving, Trees, Steeps, Powder and Park. You’ll also cover teaching and tactical techniques on a variety of terrain. This block will also include a first aid course. Video Analysis will also be used to give you tactics and drills for improvement. In Week 10 you will complete an Avalanche Safety Course and also have some time off. Week 11 finishes with a Park & Freeride Course. Indoor sessions will include ‘Bio-Mechanics’ and the ‘Forces in Skiing and Snowboarding’. Off the snow there are also fun social events and a final presentation evening.
Option 2: Week 6-11 Level 2 Focus
The level II training block is focused on taking your skiing or riding to the next level with the goal of passing the level 2 exam module in Week 10. You’ll build on your level 1 skills and focus on taking your personal skiing or riding, demonstrations and teaching progressions to the Level 2 standard. During this training block you’ll also complete a First Aid Certification and Avalanche Course. In Week 10 you’ll have the chance to sit the CSIA/CASI Level Two Exam. Indoor sessions will include ‘Bio-Mechanics’ and the ‘Forces in Skiing and Snowboarding’. Week 11 finishes with a fun Park & Freeride Course. Of course there is also time allocated to social events and then final presentation function!
Extras Included
Weeks 6-11
First Aid Certification Avalanche Course Park & Freeride Course Course Wrap Up Free Ski, Ride Final Presentation Farewell Party
Inclusions/Exclusions
| Pre Departure | 11 Week |
|---|---|
| EA Instructor Resources - Guides & Handbooks | √ |
| STA Travel Deals on Flights and Insurance | √ |
| On Arrival | 11 Week |
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| EA Arrival Pack | √ |
| Welcome Orientation Days | √ |
| Shared Accommodation | √ |
| Level One Coaching | √ |
| All Terrain Personal Development | √ |
| On Snow Video Analysis | √ |
| Indoor Technical & Theory Sessions | √ |
| Association Memebership | √ |
| Training Manuals & Materials | √ |
| Level One Exam Fees | √ |
| Resort Season Pass | √ |
| Mountain Transfers (if required) | √ |
| Advice & Deals on Equipment | √ |
| EA Program Manager | √ |
| Social Events & Post Exam Party | √ |
| Level Two Coaching | √ |
| Park & Freeride Course | √ |
| Avalanche Safety Course | √ |
| First Aid Course | √ |
| Prices Exclude | 11 Week |
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| Flights and Insurance | √ |
| Meals and Discretionary Items | √ |
| Arrival Stopover | √ |
| Level Two Exam Costs | √ |
| Gear and Equipment | √ |
Calgary Arrival Stopover – CA$250
- Airport welcome and hotel transfer
- One night’s accommodation in Calgary including evening function and breakfast
- Calgary city sightseeing
- Transfer to Lake Louise
Qualifications
Though the 11 Week Lake Louise Training Course you’ll have the opportunity to add these credentials to your resume:
- CSIA Level One
- CSIA Level Two
- TMC Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Avalanche Safety Course
- Park & Freeride Course
Accommodation
Accommodation is based at the West Louise Lodge which is located at the summit of the famous Kicking Horse Pass. The Lodge has an awesome atmosphere, here’s a few quick details:
- Internet Access
- Quad Share (Double and Single share available on request)
- Restaurant & Café
- Bar & Lounge
- Self Catering Kitchen
- Laundry
Course Manager
Lee Harvard oversees the running of our Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard courses. He has come through the EA program and has spent many seasons travelling the World’s Ski Resorts so he knows everything there is to know about maximising a winter season. He will ensure you get into the Local Lake Louise vibe. Check out some videos from our staff and trainers here.
Meals
Due to trainee feedback we don’t include meals as part of our course package at Lake Louise. The is because trainees enjoy the flexibility of cooking for themselves or grabbing a quick meal in the West Louise lodge Restaurant or Bar.
- Beer $5
- Burger & Fries CA$9.95
- More hearty meal CA $15.00-$25.00
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