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Man skiing in yellow gear doing a back flip
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How To Backflip

Doing a backflip on skis is a milestone achievement for any freeskier, and it's a trick that requires more commitment to face our own fears than actual technical skills or ability. We're going to break down how to do a backflip into smaller…
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Ski instructor training, Dave rounding up the top of the turn.
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BASI ISIA level 3 Demos

The BASI level 3 ISIA tech in Hintertux is approaching the half way mark. We want to wish all of our students who are sitting their exams there the best of luck.  With so many BASI students there of all levels it is easy to get distracted and…
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Tom one of our ISIA coaches going through a drill with the team on the Courchevel BASI Level 3 Training
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Our ISIA training through a students eyes.

Written by Phil Ganley. Past Courchevel BASI 1 & 2 residential course student and current 3 Valleys BASI level 3 ISIA training student. I booked onto New Generations BASI 1 & 2 residential course in the Winter season of 2014 in order…
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How to become the most requested instructor

For all who have just finished their ski instructor training and are now out in the real world this article is essential. New Generations most requested ski instructor Gordon Porteous takes us through what he thinks are some of the key things…
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Make sure you are insured for everything

Ski instructor courses: Insurance

What insurance do students need for ski instructor courses? We encourage all students to take out medical insurance for the full duration of the course which covers them for skiing and ski instructor training. On top of this insurance, we…
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At the end of the BASI istd training programme it is time for a drink

BASI ISTD Results

Big congratulations to Dan Wilson and Ben Proudlove on having passed the BASI ISTD level 4 technical exam! It is no small feat. Well done! The BASI ISTD level 4 standard is high. In Verbier this past week, about thirty people, split into…
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BASI Level 4 Tech Exam

It’s crunch time for our ski instructor training team in Verbier. Next week is the BASI level 4 technical exam here in Verbier. Now that training is finished and exams are starting, this is what the training is aimed towards. What to expect:…
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