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Why Base Camp?

• 25+ hours coaching per week, small groups, extensive individual feedback
• CSIA/CASI Level 4 coaches used throughout
• Go for your Level 1 and teach afterwards
• 3* accommodation 10 minutes walk from Whistler village (not in Whistler Creekside).
• Full season's lift pass for Whistler-Blackcomb mountains
• Inclusive activities

Whistler Blackcomb:

No 1 Ski Area in North America Located in the Coastal Mountain Range 75 miles north of Vancouver in British Columbia, Whistler Blackcomb is widely regarded as North America’s No. 1 ski & snowboard resort. In 2003 Whistler was voted the world's best ski resort by the Daily Telegraph and best North American resort and best terrain park by Transworld Snowboarding Magazine.

Whistler Town

Whistler is one of the most international and exciting resorts in the world. Its village style and pedestrianised cobbled streets create a unique and vibrant atmosphere by day and by night. Shops including North Face and Salomon sell all the latest equipment and when not frequenting the many bars, cafes and restaurants you can play squash, train with Whistler’s ice hockey team or go to the gym at the local sports centre.

Our Coaches

• 5 days coaching per week with 1-to-1 coaching, video analysis and formal feedback reports
• Ski school experience, tactical and psychological sessions, freeride and freestyle

The Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard School is one of the most innovative in North America and is committed to being a world leader in delivering the best learning experience. Base Camp only employs Level 4 instructors guaranteeing that you receive only the best ski & snowboard coaching during the course.

Course Outline

Date: Nov 22 2008
Programme: An introduction to the ski area including getting to know the coaches and familiarising yourself with equipment. Skiers work on alignment boarders on steering and both on stance and balance.
Activities: An introduction to the gym, the cinema, and of course the first feedback session at the famous Merlin's bar. The week ends with an apres tour of Whistler's night stops.

Date: Nov 29 2008
Programme: Introduction to CASI/CSIA. Both boarders and skiers will review their progression and personal development using video analysis. Teaching practice will begin and some basic detection and correction.
Activities: As well as a trip to the skating rink and nights at Crystal lounge and Buffalo Bills, the week includes an Equipment Tuning Clinic and First Aid Course.

Date: Dec 6 2008
Programme: An intense week for all as we fine tune your technique in time for the Level 1 exams at the weekend. Preparation includes a thorough technical examination and teaching practice.
Activities: Video analysis and feedback sessions continue while there is the option to choose from cinema, poker or karaoke nights.

Date: Dec 13 2008
Programme: A fun week and final chance to push your skills to the limit with freestyle in the park and pipe, short and carving turns in the backcountry, and racing sessions for those who are interested.
Activities: The avalanche course takes place and the week is jam packed with fancy dress themes, various music night and the legendary Base Camp leaving party.

Accommodation

• Central chalets and apartments in Whistler, only 10 minutes walk to the centre of town and the lifts.
• Upgrades available to single and double rooms, or have an apartment to yourself.

Accommodation in Whistler is in self-contained private lodges. The properties are homely, spacious and individually decorated. All of the properties have spacious common areas; comfortable dining rooms and sitting rooms with wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, comfy sofas, televisions and telephones. There are washing machines and dryers in each house and electricity, water and heating bills are covered in the rent price.

Included in the Course

Airport transfers, Accommodation (shared), Season lift pass, Base Camp Support Team, Instructor training (25+ hours per week and includes shadowing/work experience, video analysis, theory), CSIA/CASI Level 1 course (with all manuals/materials etc), CSIA/ CASI Level 1 exam fee, First Aid Course, Recreational Avalanche Course, Equipment tuning clinics, Social events, Base Camp partner discounts, Recruitment Service and more!

Base Camp Guarantee

When you book with Base Camp you know you are getting the best customer service. We provide 5 full days of instruction from the most qualified coaches with comfortable central accommodation and social events / activities. Our small personal team both in the UK and abroad are here to answer any questions you have and our state of the art intranet gives you 24 hour access to loads of information including your account, the course plan, message board and media area.

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Our users say...

Kevin Laverty, Age 32, Course: Whistler 2006.Kevin is travelling around North America working as an instructor:

'I originally found out about Base Camp Group through my roommate Ross Mann. He had actually done the same course the year before me but in Val d’Isere.

He had good things to say about the course and how it improved his riding so it grabbed my interest.

The course in Whistler really improved my riding to a level that was well worth the money and time on the course. It also made me more interested in the industry. When I arrived my main goal was only rider improvement but as the course progressed I became more and more interested in getting my instructors license.

The instructors for our course were top notch for sure. Overall I couldn’t have asked for a better winter. If I had to pick one thing for improvement it might have been the option to get more freestyle coaching but with all the instructor exam preparation and freeriding I can see how it is hard to fit all that in a 4 week program.'