11 Week – Professional Ski Instructor

Ski Instructor Programs

The YES Professional Ski Instructor Course is the ultimate program for anyone looking to get the most out of their time in Whistler. We have crafted our program by listening to 25 years of our graduates’ feedback and we have built the world’s best program to make sure you achieve your goals.

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Program Overview

The Ski Instructor course will not only take your skiing to new heights, it will also improve your interpersonal skills, make you a better communicator and increase your technical knowledge of skiing, snow, your equipment – everything relating to this awesome sport. This extensive program will take you through all the training you need for you to achieve your CSIA Levels 1 & 2 certifications.

The Full Enchilada YES Tours 11 week program covers CSIA levels 1 & 2, AST 1, AST advanced (possible backcountry overnight trip), CADS level 1 certification (disabled ski teaching), Snow Park training and advanced skiing training. Find out more in the “More Info” section below.

The program includes regular technical videos, on-going assessment of your skiing progress, fun videos (see yourself on the big screen) and a written personalized evaluation each week from one of our qualified Level 4 Pros.

Reviewing videos of your technique is just one of the integral ingredients of the YES recipe for success. Being able to watch yourself while you are on the mountain with your group will strengthen your mental imagery to improve your technique and put that into practise immediately.

Here’s What’s Included:

GENERAL

Accommodation
Meals! 6 dinners per week* (optional add-on)
Season’s Pass or Epic Pass**
Resort rep available 24/7
20+ Hrs of professional training per week
CSIA Level 4 Instructors
Small groups to maximize your training
Weekly personalized report by your pro
Lift line priority during instruction
Weekly video analysis
Fun video
Social group après every week
Optional fun off-snow activities
Equipment & store discounts
Backcountry Gear Rental
Help getting a job***
YES hoodie
The greatest time of your life!
Notes:

*Meals package available for $70 per week

**Pass type at YES’s sole discretion. Epic passes only available for bookings before Nov 30. Bookings from Dec 1 will receive a WB Season Pass.

***You must be legally able to work in Canada to get a job

EXAMS, MANUALS + MEMBERSHIPS

CSIA Level 1 Certification - Included
CSIA Level 2 Certification - Included
Recreational Avalanche AST1 Certification - Included
AST 2 & Backcountry Overnight Course - Included
CADS Level 1 - Included
Advanced Ski/Park Skills
1 year CSIA membership

TRAINING, COURSES + MODULES

Ski improvement to CSIA Level 1 standard
Ski improvement to CSIA Level 2 standard
Snow Park Training
Technical Video Analysis
Customer Service Workshop
Communications Course
Injury Prevention Seminar
Risk Assessment Training
Equipment Tuning Clinic
Boot Fitting Seminar

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How good a skier do I have to be?

As long as you are linking turns on a blue run (low intermediate) we can accept you on the course and turn you into a ski god or goddess!

More Info

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

YES offers a range of accommodation options so you can choose your own experience. We have made some changes this season due to the COVID situation so all accommodation is only single room or twin share. We still have our chalets and condos, and this year we are including some hotel options.

We can also help you find a private rental suite or condo if that would suit you better, contact us for a quote.

CHALETS: CATERED / SELF-CATERED: Staying at these chalets you have the option of including 4 delicious dinners each week in the comfort of your house. There is also self-catering facilities in the chalet so if you prefer that option you can manage your own meals as you wish.
YES CONDOS: Located through the resort, we have 2 bedroom condos with a kitchen provided so you can make your own meals.
HOTELS: CATERED / SELF-CATERED: We are offering accommodation packages at the very comfortable ski in/out Blackcomb Springs Suites. You can also upgrade to include 4 dinners / week if you chose, otherwise you can make your own meals in your hotel suite.

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SAMPLE ITINERARY

Wondering what you’ll be doing while you’re here? Your specific course may be a little different, but this will give you an idea:

11 week sample itinerary

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Program Pricing

All Prices are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD)

Select your preferred start date to see the prices by room type.

Start Date	End Date	Program	Accommodation	Availability	Six Share	Quad Share	Triple Share	Twin Share	Single Room	Instruction Only
22-Nov-25	7-Feb-26	11 week	White Gold Chalet	Limited Availability	$14,000	$15,750	$16,900	$19,000		$10,989
22-Nov-25	7-Feb-26	11 week	Valley Chalet	Available			$16,900	$19,000	$26,000	$10,989
22-Nov-25	7-Feb-26	11 week	Downhill House	Available		$16,250	$17,400	$19,500		$10,989
22-Nov-25	7-Feb-26	11 week	Wintergreen	Available			$17,400	$19,500		$10,989
22-Nov-25	7-Feb-26	11 week	Tyndall Stone	Contact Us			$17,400	$19,500		$10,989
22-Nov-25	7-Feb-26	11 week	Hotel Suite	Available				$20,000*	$27,500	$10,989
10-Jan-26	28-Mar-26	11 week	White Gold Chalet	Available	$14,000	$15,750	$16,900	$19,000		$10,989
10-Jan-26	28-Mar-26	11 week	Downhill House	Available		$16,250	$17,400	$19,500		$10,989
10-Jan-26	28-Mar-26	11 week	Wintergreen	Available			$17,400	$19,500		$10,989
10-Jan-26	28-Mar-26	11 week	Tyndall Stone	Contact Us			$17,400	$19,500		$10,989
10-Jan-26	28-Mar-26	11 week	Hotel Suite	Available				$20,000*	$27,500	$10,989
7-Feb-26	18-Apr-26	11 week	White Gold Chalet	Available	$13,050	$14,675	$15,750	$17,700		$10,989
7-Feb-26	18-Apr-26	11 week	Downhill House	Available		$15,150	$16,200	$18,150		$10,989
7-Feb-26	18-Apr-26	11 week	Wintergreen	Available			$16,200	$18,150		$10,989
7-Feb-26	18-Apr-26	11 week	Tyndall Stone	Contact Us			$16,200	$18,150		$10,989
7-Feb-26	18-Apr-26	11 week	Hotel Suite	Available				$20,000*	$27,500	$10,989

Instruction Only: You can join us for any 11 week program (excluding accommodation and lift pass) for $9,889 CAD. We can also help you with a Season Pass or Epic Pass if you don’t have your own, just let us know.

Add-ons: You can add our catered package to any program for $770. This includes 6 dinners/week delivered weekly to you accommodation, just heat and eat when it suits you!

Availability: Accommodation availability shown here is indicative only and does not reflect real-time availability. Please contact us for more information on current availability of any particular property.

* Blackcomb Springs Suites Twin share in Hotel bookings is only available for a couple or 2 friends booking together. We cannot match you with a room mate, sorry.

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