Level 1 & 2

Man skiing in yellow gear doing a back flip

Gap Year, Level 1 & 2, Level 3 (ISIA), Ski Instructor Courses, Ski Instructor Training

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…

Level 1 & 2

5 Things I Wish I’d Known

When you are focussed on becoming a ski instructor; you are usually thinking about passing your exams above anything else! However, there are many aspects to being successful in the snowsports industry. When you are a new instructor, you are…

Level 1 & 2

Courchevel or Meribel?

Level 1 & 2

Courchevel vs Verbier

So you're thinking about a Ski Instructor Course, but aren't sure where to go? Is it going to be Courchevel or Verbier? As life decisions go this is a pretty cool one to be making. The two options on the table are probably two of the most famous…

How to Become a Ski instructor, Level 1 & 2, Ski Instructor Courses, Ski Instructor Training

Academic Recognition of your BASI Qualification

Gaining your BASI qualifications requires a lot more than just skiing. While we have always known this it has not always been that easy to explain this to other people. Recent developments have led to academic recognition of BASI Qualifications,…

Level 1 & 2, Ski Instructor Courses

The BASI Level 2 Exam

The BASI Level 2 is a gateway qualification which allows you to work in a mountain environment. It s recognised all over the globe and is a the next step in building a career as a ski instructor. Here's a breakdown of what to expect.