Ski Instructor Course Graduate Interview: Daniel Thomson

Ski Instructor Course Graduate Interview: Daniel Thomson

Daniel Thomson enrolled as a trainee instructor on Peak Leaders’ Saas Fee ski instructor course in September 2015. Now, 8 months after completing the course Daniel and girlfriend Gabi are doing their second season in the land down under. What made you decide to do a ski instructor course? I’d always wanted to do one – one of my friends actually did Peak Leaders before. […]

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Where can I work with BASI qualifications?

Where can I work with BASI qualifications?

Whether you would like to work as an instructor on your local artificial ski slope or for a snowsport school in the powder haven of Hokkaido, Japan – BASI qualifications are your passport to a life of travel and adventure! With the world being so accessible nowadays, it can be hard to choose where you’d like to visit first. Peak Leaders have compiled this information […]

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Morzine 10 week ski & snowboard instructor course 2016 (WEEK 7)

Morzine 10 week ski & snowboard instructor course 2016 (WEEK 7)

Week 7 of the Morzine 10 week ski & snowboard instructor course and the group wrap up the shadowing process, with extensive real client experience and some fun celebrating trainee Kelly’s birthday the American way…Here’s group leader Tom with the update… Another terrific week for our skiers and snowboarders, with perfect conditions for training and getting more comfortable with bumps for the BASI Level 2.  The trainees also enjoyed Kelly’s birthday, celebrating a traditional […]

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Morzine 10 week ski & snowboard instructor course 2016 – WEEK 6

Morzine 10 week ski & snowboard instructor course 2016 – WEEK 6

Week 6 of the Morzine 10 week ski & snowboard instructor course has been a big week with freestyle coaching from pro-riders, surviving the British and French half term holidays!  Here’s group leader Tom with the update… A huge week in terms of half term holidays, the trainees spent a lot of time shadowing and getting the hours in for their BASI Level 2.  An experience and a […]

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MORZINE 10 WEEK SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE 2016: POWDER, CARVE TURNS & REAL CLIENTS (WEEK 4)

MORZINE 10 WEEK SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE 2016: POWDER, CARVE TURNS & REAL CLIENTS (WEEK 4)

Week 4 of the Morzine 10 week ski & snowboard instructor course and the trainees got their fill of powder, carve turns, real clients and some ice skating thrown in too. Here’s group leader Tom with the update… A fantastic week with everyone, and a busy schedule for both skiers and snowboarders.  Andy from BASS Ski School scoured for some hidden spots where the powder was plentiful, enabling the […]

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