Meet the Coaches Behind YES Tours At YES Tours, the difference isn’t just the program — it’s the people. Behind every breakthrough, every progression, and every confident skier is a team of world-class coaches who live and breathe the mountains. Meesh — Freedom on the Mountain From engineering in Montreal to life in Whistler, Meesh […]
More Than Skiing — A Community That Lasts For 30 years, YES Tours has helped people turn a single season into something bigger — building skills, confidence, and careers in the mountains. What began as a passion-driven program in Whistler has grown into one of the most respected ski instructor training experiences in the world. […]
Training to become a ski or snowboard instructor at Whistler Blackcomb is about much more than learning how to carve perfect turns. With YES Tours, it’s about building confidence, leadership, and friendships that last long after the snow melts. When most people think of instructor training, they picture carving turns, improving technique, and mastering the […]
❄️ Why Tuning Changes Everything Tuning your skis or snowboard isn’t just about speed — it’s about control, confidence, and consistency on every run. With tuned gear, every turn feels cleaner, every run flows better, and you stay out longer with less effort. That’s why YES Tours pros trust Sidecut to keep their equipment performing […]
Ever Wonder How to Carve Better Turns on Your Skis? Lincoln Phillips, one of our Level 4 CSIA-certified YES Tour coaches, shares his tips for carving better turns. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining natural alignment to effectively manage pressure while carving a smooth, round arc. As you move laterally through the middle of the […]
From First Turns to Full Send: Why YES Tours Rides Rossignol There’s something about that first morning in Whistler — the snow still soft, the peaks glowing pink, and your skis humming on the groomer. That’s the moment everything starts to click. You feel it — confidence, flow, control. That’s the Rossignol difference. At YES […]
Ivy, Canada – Jan 2024 Trainer Javier gave us a skiing technique improvement class today. His style is very practical and friendly, tailoring different goals and improvement plans for students in our class based on their levels. Today’s lesson was very helpful for me, and I can’t wait for the next training with him. I […]
