Compare popular ski & snowboard instructor training courses and decide for your self…
We do not wish to put down our competition… infact we are not really sure we even have any direct competition because our courses are unique in style, curriculum and in location. We are sure that all the companies in the comparison below deliver a quality course in a professional manner. The Snowsport Leadership Training program differs because it is an amalgamation of a ski/snowboard instructor course and an outdoor leadership training course. It is also set in a location that is off the beaten path from the regular destination snow sport trade and is suited more to those who are looking for a cozier cultural experience rather than a big flashy resort town experience. Our courses are not for everyone, and this is just another tool to help you decide if a Section 8 course is the right one for you. We also hope it demonstrates the great value we feel we are offering.
Here we compare our Snowsport Leadership Training program to a selection of some of the more popular courses in Canada… keep in mind that this is not a exhaustive list as most of these companies offer a number of different courses in a variety of locations.
| Section 8 Snowsport Institute |
NonStop Ski & Snowboard | All Tracks Academy | Base Camp Group | Peak Leaders | Snow Skool | Canadian Rockies Academy | Ski Le Gap | ||
| Location | Mount Washington, Vancouver Island |
Fernie | Whistler | Banff/Whistler | Banff | Big White | Marmot Basin | Mont Tremblant | |
| Duration | 12 weeks | 11 weeks | 11 weeks | 11 weeks | 12 weeks | 11 weeks | 11 weeks | 10 weeks | |
| Accommodation | On mountain ski in ski out chalet.
Price for standard room (usually triple share, sometimes quad depending on size of room) |
In town accommodation,
Price for Quad share room in lodge. |
Condos or houses in town. Price for Quad share room. | Shared hotel room in town | Shared room in town. | On Mountain Condos (likely ski in ski out) Shared room. |
Hotel in town | Lodge in town | |
| Meals | Dinner | Breakfast & dinner | Dinner | Whistler – No
Banff- Yes |
Dinner | Dinner | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast & Dinner | |
| Flights | No | (extra) | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Certifications | |||||||||
| CSIA/CASI level 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| CSIA/CASI level 2 | Yes | (extra) | (extra) | Yes | (extra) | (extra) | (extra) | (extra) | |
| CSIA/CASI Park | Yes | (extra) | (extra) | No | (extra) | No | No | (extra) | |
| CSCF Coach level 1 | (extra) | (extra) | (extra) | No | (extra) | No | (extra) | (extra) | |
| AST 1 (Avalanche) | Yes | Available on Credits | Yes | Yes | Yes | (extra) | Yes | No | |
| AST level 2 | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Basic First Aid (1 day) | Yes + | Available on Credits | No | Yes | Some Courses | (extra) | Yes | Yes | |
| 50Hr Wilderness First Aid | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| CPR level C | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Base Price | $11,900 CAD | $12,050 CAD | 6995 GBP | 8495 GBP | 7550 GBP | 7550 GBP | 7250 GBP | 7655 GBP |
