Grouse
Overview
We caught up with Colin, our Snowsports Manager at Grouse Mountain. Colin discusses what it's like working as a ski instructor with EA Ski and Snowboard Training.
Grouse Mountain is a vibrant resort offering world-class skiing and snowboarding close to the city of Vancouver, Canada.
Grouse Mountain offers some of best winter skiing in Canada and is known for its extensive snow making capabilities. It's run "The Cut" was named a top 100 run in the world. Whether you're new to skiing or a seasoned ski pro, a winter at Grouse Mountain is an experience of a lifetime.
Boasting an average annual snowfall of almost 10 meters, four chairlifts, 33 runs and six terrain parks, Grouse Mountain has all the necessary ingredients for a winter of fun.
Serious about becoming a ski instructor? Train, qualify & work all in one season. Work in Canada, Japan, Switzerland, New Zealand or the USA.
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* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Internships. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).
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* Accommodation differs from resort to resort, please speak with our team to check on this for your preferred resort. Usually accommodation is covered until the end of the level 1 exam with an option to remain at your own cost for the remainder of the season.
Designed to fast track your instructor career. Train, qualify & work as a snowboard instructor all in one season. Work in Canada, Japan, New Zealand or USA.
Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Internships. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).
Note:
* Accommodation differs from resort to resort, please speak with our team to check on this for your preferred resort. Usually accommodation is covered until the end of the level 1 exam with an option to remain at your own cost for the remainder of the season.
We caught up with Colin, our Snowsports Manager at Grouse Mountain. Colin discusses what it's like working as a ski instructor with EA Ski and Snowboard Training.
Before arriving in Canada, you will complete your training in Saas-Fee, a world-class ski resort nestled among Switzerland’s highest alpine peaks. Famous for its long, scenic runs and dramatic mountain scenery, Saas-Fee is uniquely surrounded by numerous 4,000-meter summits, creating an unforgettable training environment.
Grouse Mountain is a world-class ski resort just 30 minutes from the center of Vancouver, one of the world's top cities. When you spend a season here, you'll benefit from their extensive snowmaking systems ensuring great coverage over a truly epic 5 month season. The mountain is also open for night skiing which presents even more opportunities to spend time on the mountain.
Accommodation is provided in nearby Saas-Grund, a traditional Swiss ski village just a short bus ride from the Saas-Fee lift station. You’ll stay in a chalet-style lodge, sharing a room with 3 to 5 other trainees. The lodge includes a large communal kitchen, dining area, ski room, Wi-Fi, and a TV. It’s a cozy and convenient base for your alpine training adventure.
As Grouse is a ski resort near Vancouver and only a short drive away, accommodation is typically based in townhouses in North Vancouver. These are close to shops, cafes, and the Grouse bus stop, it is a cool place to be based for a winter. We provide accommodation through private townhouse rentals. After the initial training and exam period you will be responsible for accommodation payments - you can expect to make an advanced rent payment before the season starts covering the length of your tenancy. Rates and locations may vary from time to time, and if they do we will endeavour to let you know at the earliest opportunity. Average monthly rent in Canada is approximately $1250 CAD/month plus damage deposit for seasonal accommodation.
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EA Ski and Snowboard Training want you to have the best season possible in Switzerland and Canada. This means that we have Loz on the ground in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, who is easily contacted and there to offer advice and support at all times. Not only is he familiar with Saas-Fee itself, but he also works for the ski school and will be a familiar face to make your training period easier.
Once in Canada we have someone on the ground, who is easily contacted and there to offer advice and support at all times. They are familiar with Grouse Mountain and Vancouver and will be a familiar face to make your gap year and first winter that much easier.
Our ski instructor training course at Saas-Fee in Switzerland allows you to obtain a globally recognised qualification with the PSIE (Ski).
The PSIE qualification is highly regarded in the industry and a qualification that is accepted in both Europe and Canada that will build your technical understanding and allow you to effectively instruct skiing.
