11 Week Ski Instructor Program – Sample Itinerary

This sample itinerary gives you an idea of what to expect during your YES Program. Please note that there may be changes week to week during your course, and the optional activities are always subject to change. Each Sunday we will share the specific weekly schedule for that week, and we publish it online so you can always have it at your fingertips.

WEEK 1 – Ski Improvement Week

WEEK 1

ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES

OFF-SNOW ACTIVITIES

Saturday Arrival Day Arrange ski gear and pick up pass – prepare for first day on snow.
Sunday 9:30am – Meet at Longhorn patio for an On-Snow Orientation day
Monday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
Tuesday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY
6:00pm – Boot Fitting Seminar
Wednesday  Rest Day – Group house clean-up
Thursday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
FUN VIDEO DAY
Friday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video
Whistler Village

WEEK 2 – LEVEL 1 TRAINING / PREP

WEEK 2

ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES

OFF-SNOW ACTIVITIES

Saturday Rest Day – Group house clean-up Optional Group Activity – 3:00pm – Prior Factory Tour
Sunday Rest Day / ski with your mates
Monday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler 2:00pm – Equipment tuning clinic – Profile
Tuesday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler

TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY

6:00pm – Injury prevention course
Wednesday  Rest Day – Group house clean-up
Thursday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
FUN VIDEO DAY
Friday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video
Whistler Village

WEEK 3 – CSIA LEVEL 1 EXAM

WEEK 3

ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES

OFF-SNOW ACTIVITIES

Saturday Rest Day – Group house clean-up Optional Group Activity – 3:00pm – Anyone for Bungee Jumping?
Sunday Rest Day / ski with your mates
Monday 8:30am – CSIA Level 1 Exam Indoor class session 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am – CSIA Level 1 Exam Indoor class session 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am – CSIA Level 1 Exam Exam results – location and time TBA
Thursday REST DAY
Friday REST DAY 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function
Whistler Village

WEEK 4 – AST Level 1 – Backcountry Course

Week 4

On-Snow Activities

Off-Snow Activities

Saturday Rest Day – Group house clean-up Optional Group Activity – Canucks vs Maple Leaf in Vancouver
Sunday Rest Day / ski with your mates
Monday AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course
Tuesday AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course
Wednesday AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course
Thursday Rest Day – group house clean-up
Friday Backcountry day !!! 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function
Whistler Village

WEEK 5 – Ski Improvement for Level 2

Week 5

On-Snow Activities

Off-Snow Activities

Saturday Rest Day – Group house clean-up Optional Group Activity – YES Amazing Race
Sunday Rest Day / ski with your mates 6:30pm – Optional Activity – Fire & Ice show
Monday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
Tuesday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY
Wednesday  Rest Day – Group house clean-up
Thursday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
FUN VIDEO DAY
Friday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video
Whistler Village

WEEK 6 – Level 2 Training / CSIA Modules

Week 6

On-Snow Activities

Off-Snow Activities

Saturday Rest Day – Group house clean-up Optional Group Activity – Snowmobiling
Sunday Rest Day / ski with your mates
Monday 9:30am – Meet CSIA Trainer for 2 Day Ski Module at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
Tuesday 9:30am – Meet CSIA Trainer for 2 Day Ski Module at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
Wednesday Rest Day – Group house clean-up
Thursday 9:30am – Meet CSIA Trainer for 2 Day Teaching Module at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
Friday 9:30am – Meet CSIA Trainer for 2 Day Teaching Module at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video
Whistler Village

WEEK 7 – CSIA Level 2 Exam

Week 7

On-Snow Activities

Off-Snow Activities

Saturday Rest Day (or get in some practise before your exam!)
Sunday  Rest Day
Monday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
Tuesday 9:30am – Meet CSIA Examiner for Level 2 Exam
Wednesday 9:30am – Meet CSIA Examiner for Level 2 Exam Exam results – location and time TBA
Thursday Rest Day
Friday Fun ski adventure day 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Whistler Village

WEEK 8 – CADS (Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing) Level 1

Week 8

On-Snow Activities

Off-Snow Activities

Saturday Rest Day – Group house clean-up Optional Group Activity – Ziptrek
Sunday Rest Day / ski with your mates
Monday CADS Level 1
Tuesday CADS Level 1
Wednesday CADS Level 1
Thursday  Rest Day – Group house clean-up
Friday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video
Whistler Village

WEEK 9 – AST Advanced – Backcountry Course

Week 9

On-Snow Activities

Off-Snow Activities

Saturday Rest Day – Group house clean-up Optional Group Activity – Snow Mobiling
Sunday Rest Day / ski with your mates
Monday AST Advanced – Backcountry Course
Tuesday AST Advanced – Backcountry Course
Wednesday AST Advanced – Backcountry Course Overnight stay in backcountry
Thursday AST Advanced – Backcountry Course
Friday Rest Day 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video
Whistler Village

WEEK 10 – Extreme Powder Week

Week 10

On-Snow Activities

Off-Snow Activities

Saturday Rest Day – Group house clean-up Optional Group Activity – Dog Sledding
Sunday Rest Day / ski with your mates
Monday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
Tuesday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler

TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY

Wednesday  Rest Day – Group house clean-up
Thursday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler

FUN VIDEO DAY

Friday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video
Whistler Village

WEEK 11 – Snow Park Training

Week 11

On-Snow Activities

Off-Snow Activities

Saturday Rest Day – Group house clean-up Optional Group Activity – 80s dress up day
Sunday Rest Day / ski with your mates
Monday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
Tuesday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY
Wednesday  Rest Day – Group house clean-up
Thursday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
FUN VIDEO DAY
Friday 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video
Whistler Village
Saturday Departure Day
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