Week 6 sees all the Peak Leader trainees pass the BASI Level 1 exam – 100% success rate!!! – and El Nino bring snow and perfect conditions to the slopes of Cerro Catedral. Our course leader Steve gives us the lowdown … 100% success rate for BASI Level 1 exam First thing’s first – a massive congratulations to Alaska (Ben) and Jenna who have passed the […]
Week 5 of the Peak Leaders ski instructor training in Argentina sees our crew wrap up their BASI Level 1! Our course leader Steve reports in … Huge week and huge smiles! This week on the Argentina ski instructor course has been huge! We have moved from a group of trainees to qualified, professional ski instructors. Plus unbelievably good weather – the beginning of spring conditions – has really helped […]
Week 4 of the Peak Leaders ski instructor training in Argentina meant the arrival of the BASI trainers … and a chance to put first aid skills to the test (all in the name of getting the certificate, luckily!). More fresh snow, backcountry hiking and a mountain refuge made for an amazing week. Our course leader Steve reports in … It’s BASI time As the fourth week […]
Week 3 of the Peak Leaders ski instructor training in Argentina had the trainees officiating an FIS race, experiencing peace and love at a hippy village, and sending CV’s out for next winter’s job hunt! Our course leader Steve reports in … Week 3 already … We’ve just competed the third eventful week of the Argentina ski instructor training course here in Bariloche. The week started strongly […]
Week 2 of our 2015 Argentina ski instructor course meant back to the basics of skiing for our trainees. Luckily, Augustine, retired Olympic skier turned Peak Leader coach, was on hand to analyze our trainees every move on video. Course leader, Steve, sends this update … Back to basics Following the large snowfall that occurred prior to the arrival of the trainees, snow conditions remained ideal for […]
