The Skiing Department Blog

An ever increasing trend in the ski industry is the growth of people keen to improve their ability and also become snowsports instructors. Reflecting this increase in demand is the increasing number of companies offering both instructor and improvement courses. One of the first companies to offer these courses was NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard who have been running since 2002.

This family run company was set up by Rupert Taylor after he had spent a season in Fernie working as a snowboard instructor. He recognised the demand for instructor and improvement courses and also the great potential that Fernie offered. Since then the company has developed significantly to offer courses in Whistler, Banff, Red Mountain and Fernie. >> Continue reading | 1 Comment

James Bailey is a 19 year old British ski instructor working in the resort of Sierra at Tahoe, California. James started skiing at the age of 10 and has skied in many resorts throughout Europe and the United States. James has recently qualified as a ski instructor through the Educating Adventures gap year ski instructor program and now holds a level one certification from the Professional ski Instructors of America.

1. How long have you been qualified as a ski instructor?
   I passed my PSIA Level 1, in November 2008
2. What’s the best thing about being a ski instructor?
   There are a ton of good things, but for me it's the fact that every day is different; different experiences, different students, different conditions, different challenges, different stories to hear and share