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.Roockley.
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looking into becoming a ski instructor and going to cardrona for 10 weeks this july, this is looking the most probable company to go with, but does anyone have any experience with them?

just trying to find independent views before i put down the deposit and start working my ass off to fund it


thanks!
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Jan 9 2011 6:27AM
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RBK
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Don't have any experience with the company but if your an alright skier you should be able to get your qualifications yourself without the full 10 weeks. Although if you have the money go for it!

Another thing to look at is which qualification is most useful for where you want to teach later on. I've looked into the rules and such for different countries but just got confused. I have done my BASI 1 and will do my Level 2 when money allows. To really make it as an instructor you need to be looking at getting the ISIA (Level 3) which is made up of around 6 modules. This will allow you to teach internationally.

Jan 9 2011 7:52AM
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.Roockley.
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I'd have the money if i save and don't buy unnecessary stuff

I'd gain my NZASI 1 & 2 on this course and I have always wanted to go to NZ so that's 2 birds with 1 stone

I'd like to say I'm a good skier (but most likely average) but i think the opportunity of tying it into 3 months of riding and having accom and food sorted is a chance not to be missed
Jan 9 2011 8:04AM
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.Roockley.
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just a bit to add on, i read that cardrona have offered jobs to people doing this course the following year and i was hoping to instruct somewhere in america
Jan 9 2011 8:05AM
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Rosbif
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Not done the international academy course, but know some of the trainers at Cardrona and they are really good. I took a 6 week course to get my L2 at Coronet Peak, been instructing ever since (NZ, Japan, US, Switzerland, Italy). You don't need to worry about how well the NZSIA quals are recognised, any level 2 should get you into a US school.

Cardrona is a cool resort (bit flat) and Wanaka is a great town, albeit a bit quiet at times.
Jan 9 2011 8:20AM
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JibbaTheHutt
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my brother flew to banff for 12 weeks yesterday to do the level 1 and 2 ski instuctor course, waiting to hear from him about how it is looking, from all the research he ddi they look pretty cool...im fucking jelous of him...
Jan 9 2011 10:21AM
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harrymcfadden
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i was doing my level 1 and 2 nzsia at cardrona this year and almost all the international ski instructor trainees went with internetional academy, u get lots off cool shit but its lots of time on snow doing wedge turns and shit. however when u finsh it will be very satisfying. id would reccomend international academy. dont worry if u cant ski park at training, just hit up snowpark tuesday friday saturday nights
Jan 9 2011 1:29PM
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