The SLT schedule is modularized to group relevant courses and training together. Training is scheduled to allow for plenty of time free-riding with friends as well as working part time as an apprentice instructor where you’ll gain valuable real world experience.

Options are available to take the full SLT program or specialize and do just the instructor modules.

This module begins with team building, problem solving and leadership theory... Then moves quickly into training for CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructor's Alliance) or CASI Canadian Snowboard Instructor's Association) level 1 certifications.

You'll receive coaching from highly experienced course conductors to improve your ski or snowboard skills while developing a clear understanding of technique and teaching methodology. You will have the opportunity to shadow real lessons before sitting exams for this apprentice level instructor certification. You'll also complete the CSIA Teaching Children Module.

Once you’ve completed your CSIA or CASI level 1 certification you’ll have the opportunity to work as an instructor with the Mount Washington Snow School on your non-training days throughout the remainder of the season. This will allow you to gain valuable hands on experience to add to your resume... and best of all you’ll get paid to do it!

We’ve structured the training for 3 days per week to allow a couple days of work and still have some time to rest and/or free-ski. It’s a great way to earn a little extra spending money during your training and help offset some of the costs of the course.  

Non-Urban Occupational First Aid Level 3 certification is a requirement for ski patrol, mountain guides and many outdoor leadership positions. This intensive course teaches you how to manage injuries and illness in a remote wilderness setting. You will learn how to improvise treatments and evacuations with limited supplies. It is jammed packed with realistic simulations. 

The aim is to develop well rounded skier and snowboarders... and we believe the opportunity to train in the gates with expert coaches will translate into your all mountain skiing and riding abilities. You'll improve your carving skills, push your speed threshold, and have a truck load of fun!

Skiing and snowboarding isn't just about going left and right... and sometimes you need to break the rules!

This is where you'll learn to get a little airtime, slide a box or rail, and express your creativity on terrain park features and natural hits. You'll also learn to safely teach others and have the opportunity to gain the CSIA or CASI Park certification.

At this time we'll continue to develop your all mountain skiing or riding while beginning to focus on the technical aspects of the CSIA/CASI level 2 certification. You'll consolidate your demonstrations and adapt tactics for varied terrain and conditions. From a teaching perspective you'll learn to assess the technique of your peers and build your toolbox for training others.

Under the guidance of experienced patrollers and mountain guides you'll learn rescue skills and rope work for the resort and backcountry. You'll have the opportunity to shadow ski patrol as they go about their day on the hill and get in on all the action. The module culminates in a five day backcountry ski trip to the northern part of the Vancouver Island where you'll practise advanced route finding skills and increase your avalanche knowledge during the AST 2 certification.

This is time for final level 2 preparations heading into the exams. You'll be refining your technical demonstrations and pushing your all mountain skiing and riding abilities. Your course conductors will allow some time to practise your teaching and give you guidance through exam simulations and ensure you're at your best for the final assessed training. Successful completion of this module will culminate in the CSIA or CASI level 2 certification. 

For students who thrive in the backcountry modules this trip is a great add-on to gain some extra ski mountaineering experience. Fly into a remote mountain environment via helicopter, then tour, climb and ski... pushing your limits under the supervision of professional mountain guides.  

Also known as the Relaxation Module, the bonus surf week is a fantastic way to wind down at the end of a full season on snow. It's also an essential for anyone visiting Vancouver Island for the first time. You'll take a road trip to the Pacific Rim National Park on the Island's west coast and try your hand at surfing, whale watching, sea kayaking, or just 'sea fooding' in this spectacular setting.