STUDENT PERMITS WHAT’S THE LATEST? Last season we began to apply for Student Permits for some UK trainees. This was because trainees from the UK cold no longer stay all winter following Brexit – the limit, called the Schengen allowance, was 90 days. However, if you book an extended course after your BASI 2 with either further performance training or off-piste training, you […]
WHAT MAKES SAAS FEE SO EPIC? Saas Fee is one of those resorts that seems to be under the radar of most skiers – and we are very happy about keeping this amazing Swiss secret (so don’t tell anyone…). In fact, we think Saas Fee is the best place in Europe to qualify before the season kicks off. And that’s why […]
WE’VE GOT SIX BASI TRAINERS IN OUR TEAM BASI examiners are called ‘Trainers’. These are the guys who assess ski instructors. And this season we’re very happy to have no fewer than six trainers in our coaching team. But why does that matter and what’s so important about training with them? Here’s an explanation of what makes them different and why […]
GET A JOB IN CANADA THIS SEASON Whilst European employment opportunities have changed for British instructors, you can still get a job in Japan or Canada. The big thing is the application – getting your paper work in early enough to have your VISA ready for the season. Plus you need to get qualified. The great news is that there is […]
PREPARING FOR YOUR COURSE If you’ve booked onto your Peak Leaders course, now it’s time to get your kit ready. You may well already have a good selection of ski equipment, but it’s super important to ensure you’re using the right kit for this course. Spoiler alert, your powder skis will not do the job! So far you may well have […]
