Testimonials
Here’s what some people have to say about our training.
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I chose Section 8 because it offered the most. I felt like you guys weren’t trying to scam me, you were genuinely interested in improving us and making quality skiers/boarders out of us. People want to know that their money is being put in the right place and that they are going to get the most out of it…
…I had a blast, it was awesome, every minute of it. You guys are fantastic, you really made it unique for us. I can’t wait to see what next years Section 8 batch will be like. I want to be part of this forever!
Richard Carson (New Zealand)
2012 Snowsport Leadership Training
Cheers for the Amazing season, had one of the best times of my life. Would recommend this course to anyone, the level of skiing we were all at by the end was amazing. Awesome group of people and amazing coaches. The resort was also sick with awesome terrain, and it was quiet during the week which you wouldn’t find at the bigger resorts.
I am now a qualified avalanche technician, working for big red cats on
their snow safety team and a trainee guide working towards getting my ACMG hell ye! Cheers guys!
Richard Hazelby (Wales UK)
2012 Snowsport Leadership Training
I had the time of my life! The coaching was excellent and far surpassed my expectations. It was like a real life Karate Kid situation, where you were doing exercises which seemed irrelevant and fun but once it was explained and put back into your riding it all came together. Everything had a purpose and it improved my riding so much week on week!
I researched all the other courses on the internet and this was by far the most comprehensive that I could find. It truly exceeded anything I could have expected.
Saul Whitford (UK)
2012 Snowsport Leadership Training
Thankyou for the most epic 12 weeks. The course is amazingly well rounded, the instructors are the best, the location is absolutely stunning, and most importantly my skiing has improved, and it was heaps of fun in the process. I could not have asked for a better experience.
Megan Day (Australia)
2011 Snowsport Leadership Training
My expectations were exceeded, I had an amazing time and learned a lot. The terrain and snow conditions were amazing and the atmosphere extremely cool… it’s the perfect setting for an all season training course.
Eva Densing (Germany)
2011 Snowsport Leadership Training
Absolutely amazing three months, the best three months of my life, without a doubt. Awesome!
Michael Naylor (England)
2011 Snowsport Leadership Training
Thanks guys, I had an awesome time, full of life long experiences. I would reccommend this course to anyone thinking of doing an instructor course… it is the best! Not to mention, Mount Washington gets a stupid amount of snow!
Daniel McCrea (Northern Ireland)
2011 Snowsport Leadership Training
I’m working this season in a ski resort in Switzerland. It was not hard to get a job in a snow sports school with all my qualifications. I think I had some amazing instructors last year.
Fabio Mariani (Switzterland)
2011 Snowsport Leadership Training
It is the genuine enthusiasm and love of skiing and boarding and the wish to share that makes this course special!!! I think you’re doing much more than can reasonably be expected by anyone. Thumbs up!!!
Lars Pederson (Denmark)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
Thank you very much for everything. I had an amazing time, probably the best 12 weeks of my life, and its great now to have a whole heap of qualifications in a field that I’m interested in. I will definitely recommend it highly to everyone.
Frederick Hamilton (Tasmania, Australia)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the course and can’t wait for the next adventure of surfing ahead. Section 8 has so much going on both inside and outside the course. I thought the name was a bit random but after watching Ski School I’ve been converted and and proud to be part of Section 8… “We came, we partied, we conquered… now let’s dance!” Whoop Whoop!
Suzie Jackson (England)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
Absolutely great 12 weeks!! Loved it. Great bunch of staff, unbelievable snow, varied terrain, great mix of disciplines and mix of instructors. Thanks, it’s been a real pleasure.
John Keegan (Ireland)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
What can I say about section 8.. well.. My time at Mount Washington was by far the best time any person has ever had! FACT! Thanks for such a great experience.. Cant believe we crammed in so much in such a short time… Vancouver Island is amazing, Mount Washington is Epic and Section 8 you rock!!!! It is Magic!!! Cheers Tobin, Mike and all the instructors!
Tim Marshall (England/France)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
Excellent course. Sometimes I forget how much my skiing has improved but if I think back to how I skied just 12 weeks ago it is unrecognizable. Excellent place, excellent people. I want to come back next winter and am making plans to do so. Thanks!!
Mark Fenton (Ireland)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
Thanks for amazing memories, friends and skills that will last a lifetime. Miss you loads Section 8, Mount Washington and everyone involved…
Mark Davies (England)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
Best frickin 13 weeks EVER!
Ronan Holdsworth (Australia)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
Attended 12 week course winter 09/10 at Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Gained C.A.S.I. level 1 & C.A.S.I. level 2 & C.A.S.I Freestyle Park,
A.S.T. level 1 & A.S.T. level 2 & Wilderness First Aid & CPR C…Section 8 rocks!!
You just can’t wish for more!!
Rob De Bliek (Netherlands)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
Best 13 weeks of my 26 years. Love love loved it! Was sOOOO worth it, amazing!!
:Cheers, S8 D xx
Lizzie Arnold (England)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
I would definitely recommend this course to people. Thanks to the qualifications and experience I gained at Section 8 I am now working at Folkestone Ski Centre-Kent-UK as a Snowboard Instructor. It’s my 1st step into a career, and one I can enjoy for the rest of my life!
I was fairly new to snowboarding and believe if I had attended other courses elsewhere I wouldn’t have been at the standard to be able to pass the C.A.S.I. tests. I improved a great deal whilst at Section 8 because of the dedication and time the instructors put in. Even though when I arrived I was suffering from a knee injury, when I was able to get back on my board they put in a great deal of effort to get me up to the standard I would’ve been at if I had not missed any tuition time.
Guys who run Section 8 are Kool… Thanks for all the times you went out of your way to help. The effort put in by Tobin and Mike to be there for us not just on the slopes was great.
I am definately going to try to get back to Mount Washington so I can get more training from Section 8. My season at Section 8 was the best time of my life so far, I’m proud to be a Section 8′er !!! Was totally awesome!
Adam Li (England)
2010 Snowsport Leadership Training
A first-class instructor’s course for any budding snowsports instructors. With superb hands-on tuition, excellent care both off and on the slope and situated a breathtakingly beautiful environment, I am certain this program is one of the best on the market. Starting with learning the basics of skiing technique, you continue to cover the relevant criteria for your Level 1 and 2 Instructor’s certificates, as well as doing your basic avalanche training. There is plenty of fun to be had off the slopes as well whether it’s bungy-jumping, surfing or just chilling in front of a film or a hockey match. I will be going home to recommend it to everyone I know.
Sophie Downey (London, England)
2009 Basic Training
Brilliant course altogether. Avalanche Safety Training 1 was amazing, same as all the training and advice. Ski school was great, everyone was super friendly and willing to help with anything. Food was fantastic, Kana’s a great cook, Tobin and Mike not too shabby either! Guys, really enjoyed the coast, TreeGo and everything. Great value for money and it won’t be the last you see of me! Ha ha.
Coaching = superb, accommodation = excellent, meals = coniseur style, location = tremendous, resort = inviting, schedule = open, night life = not for the faint hearted… Section = 8 things you wont forget!
Thanks for a brilliant month! Great start to 2009!
Tynnan Coyle (Ireland)
2009 Basic Training
Dear Tobin and Mike..
I’d like to thank you for providing me with such an awesome, life changing experience. The Section 8 staff have been so good for my instructing career! There’s no way a lad from England could have got so qualified, so quickly, without the help of all you guys so thanks again. I’m happily stuck in the life of being a snowboard instructor. Mount Washington was amazing and Vancouver island beyond gorgeous, so I’m really looking forward to seeing some more of Canada and making Vancouver Island my home. Take care guys.