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Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
As this tour departs at 07:30 hrs we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.
Local Payments – Food Kitty: US$10 per day
From Vancouver, we cross the up-and-down landscape of grey, snow-dusted mountains and dark conifers. Set within a glorious range of mountains; Kelowna is blessed with lakes, pine forests, vineyards and beaches. We set up camp beside a pristine glinting lake, far removed from the city you started in, before you enjoy getting to know your fellow travellers on your first evening together in wine country.
Accommodation: Camping included
View the alpine meadows of Mount Revelstoke National Park en route to Yoho National Park. Hike or negotiate the rapids of the well-named Kicking Horse River. In any case, the tumbling cascades, glassy lakes and glinting peaks are drop-dead gorgeous… not to mention the glaciers. Your leader will take you to see some of the most incredible vistas within Yoho national Park, first Takakkaw Falls falling from the mountains to the valley below, followed by the incredible Emerald Lake with its glacial hues forest backdrop.
Accommodation: Camping included
Boot up, saddle up and breathe in the crisp alpine air where nature’s bonanza includes beavers, bears, porcupines and elk. Ride the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain’s peak and recharge your batteries in the heavenly hot springs.
Accommodation: Camping included
A nickname like the “gem of the Rockies” is a lot to live up to, but it’s no sweat for Lake Louise. The imposing château looks on as mountains cluster round the turquoise surface. As for you, well, you could always hike out to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers or inspect the scene by paddle power on an optional canoe trip.
Accommodation: Camping included
The widescreen scenery keeps on coming. The breathtaking Icefields Parkway provides a peach of a drive with panoramic views of endless valleys, sheer ridges, glaciers and spruce forests – truly one of the world’s ultimate drives. Jasper’s wildlife puts up a fight for your attention too; the sharp-eyed may glimpse grizzlies, wolves or caribou. This sprawling natural expanse offers bike trails, helicopter flights and ice-walks through the most spectacular scenery that the Canadian Rockies offers.
Accommodation: Camping included
The stillness, silence and isolation go up another notch. Drive through secluded Wells Gray and experience the stunning vistas of high mountains, deep canyons, volcanic cones, brooding old-growth forests and raging white-water waterfalls – you’ve never seen anything like it. Nature surely never felt closer.
Accommodation: Camping included
Travel the old Gold Rush trail through Cache Creek and on to the adventure capital of Western Canada! Perhaps better known as a winter resort, Whistler has plenty of heart-pumping action and well as being an area of stunning beauty all year round.
Accommodation: Camping included
Return to Vancouver along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, and stop by Stanley Park, a 4,000-hectare green wonderland. See the authentic totem poles erected in the 1920s and try some moreish maple sugar candies. Stop by Prospect Point, a scenic lookout where you gaze out at spectacular views of Lion’s Gate Bridge, North Vancouver and West Vancouver – the perfect ending to the perfect trip!
Travel onto Vancouver where your tour finishes at approximately 17:00. Vancouver is a vibrant metropolis and there is plenty to occupy your time, we recommend you extend your stay to enjoy this buzzing city.
This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.
During the trip we will be camping in a range of well equipped camp sites, all the equipment you need is included (except sleeping bags). Tents are shared with one other person of the same sex.
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There are loads of exciting optional activities for you to choose from during your trip giving you the flexibility to do the things you want to and leave out the things you don’t. Below are the main optional activities for this trip, these can be arranged once you are on tour via your Tour Leader and are paid for locally.
“Wow, what an adventure. I’ve never been on anything like this- was fully like going back to nature. Amazing trip, would highly recommend to anyone who loves the outdoors and fancies something new” See more reviews here.”Jess Simmons
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This is not a ski holiday or a run of the mill snow board improver camp. This is the be all and end of all of snow sports training. The Xtreme Snow Xpert programmes are designed to deliver world class instruction that goes way beyond the norm. To pass the course you need grit, skills and determination, it will not be easy, but if you graduate you will truly be one of the best on the mountain.
For Canada the location is obvious: it had to be Whistler. The best winter free-ride and freestyle training location in North America if not the world.
Over the course of 4, 8 or 10 weeks we will develop your skills with highly trained instructors in the following areas:
The main focus at our camp is personal rider improvement in all types of fun and challenging terrain on the mountains. We ski and ride lots of off-piste, powder, tree runs, natural freestyle runs, wind lips, small cliffs, cornices, pillow lines, parks, pipes, runs not on the trail maps and other terrain types you can and can’t imagine! We take full advantage of the best terrain and help you experience and realise a whole new way of riding mountains. We don’t consider ourselves a traditional ‘gap year’ or ‘career break’ type of program in which you would usually spend most of your mountain time preparing for your instructor exams. We do ride on groomed runs, but not necessarily practising snowboard drills or exercises. We’re different, we’re exciting and you’ll love it!
The right coach makes all the difference to your camp experience, which is why we have carefully compiled an all-star group of experienced coaches and pros. We are fully certified with years of coaching experience, are long time locals with intimate knowledge of Whistler-Blackcomb and its sweet-spots, and have larger-than-life personalities. We are committed to completely improving your skiing/riding and we’re stoked to show you the best terrain these mountains have to offer.
We have been living and riding in Whistler for most of our lives, and it’s because of this that we know the absolute best spots to ride- every hidden powder run and secret spot on the mountains! Our excitement to share our knowledge provides campers an unparalleled riding experience, and campers always express their thanks for this! Imagine arriving at a new resort and suddenly riding only the best terrain for every day’s snow conditions. Yes please! This important point really does make all the difference. We know all the secret spots, hidden fun runs, jump runs, powder runs behind walls of trees, deep powder spots, un-tracked powder runs, cool tree runs, hidden cliffs and drops, deserted groomers and cruisers. We’ve hit every jump, every bump and every jib around every corner! Even seasoned Whistler locals don’t know the spots we know- we’re that good. Whistler and Blackcomb’s terrain is huge- you’ll understand when you get here!
Our low ratios mean lots of personal feedback, focus and attention. Training within a small group of a similar level is a great way to promote learning and to keep it personal. We have a low camper-to-coach ratio, which averages 4:1. We also keep our overall weekly campers number low so that everybody really gets to know each other. The only problem with this is that it makes it more difficult for you to leave!
Snowboarding or skiing with someone at a higher level than you- visually seeing it done right- riding in a small group where everyone is pushing each other to succeed- and focused, immediate feedback is the fastest way to improvement. This is how it’s done with us! You push yourself, your confidence and each other every day, and sometimes without even knowing it! Combine all of this with riding the best terrain of the day and a smiling, positive group – it will all catapult your progress and comfort level. Tried, tested and true, this results in real snowboard improvement. That’s how we roll.
We provide clean, bright and modern housing for all of our campers. All of our houses have WiFi, laundry facilities, cable TV, phones, bedding and fully supplied kitchens. Each house is fully furnished with two beds in each room. The house locations range from walking distance to the village to a short bus ride (5-10 minutes).
Our attention to detail means your camp experience is the complete package! We’re in the business of providing an unparalleled mountain camp with all the bells and whistles, not to mention taking care of the small details. We aim to create unforgettable memories for you. We include weekend lift tickets, local bus passes, hot tub-sauna-pool passes, free stuff from our sponsors and full season passes (not ‘mid week’ season passes). From the moment you arrive here in Whistler you are taken care of with the highest level of service campers have come to expect from us. The only thing you are responsible is for your food and drink. We are flexible on all issues surrounding your stay, whatever will enhance it for you is what we will strive to do! And when the chairlifts stop – our evening activities and social events begin. If you have the energy, we have a big list of fun stuff to experience each night.
The social aspect of camp is also something that brings campers back year after year. We plan lots of evening activities and social events in and around Whistler. Your after-riding and weekend schedule can be as busy or mellow as you choose. Here are some things you can do:
Weekly welcome drinks – Friday grad parties – video clinics – equipment waxing – night snow tubing – cinema nights – indoor gym sports – ice skating – sauna & hot tub soaks – window shopping – people watching – shop browsing – pub nights – night clubbing – weekend Vancouver trips – snowmobiling – dog sledding – cat boarding – heli boarding – snow shoeing – zip trekking – Tarzan swinging – x country skiing… there’s too much to list!
We offer camps for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, from confident novice to aspiring pro athletes and every level in between! Customized package camps are available for beginners. Please contact us for customized packages.
Rider house accommodation are twin share rooms in bright, clean fully furnished house in Whistler
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This full on course is designed to maximize your potential as a skier or snowboarder as well as nurturing your leadership skills, before gaining your instructor qualifications.
Before you can teach others you will need to become an incredible Skier (or Boarder), even if you are already excellent, learning from the professionals will open up your eyes to achieve new levels of personal ability.
Our coaching and guiding staff are all hand picked and are at minimum CSIA/CASI level 3 (most are level 4) and are all certified examiners. We run small training groups of no more than 6. Our Partners company directors are also on snow coaching everyday! This means you will get personalised attention, and genuinely feel part of the team, rather that a student at the back of the class.
The snow conditions at this location are some of the best in Canada. Mount Washington attracts regular storms rolling in off the Pacific Ocean and is frequently home to the deepest snow-pack in North America.
what you learn on the slopes will be supplemented with theory sessions, evening workshops and video playback analysis so that you can see your improvement week by week.
Through out the course you will also be involved in real life work experience with the local snow school which will give you invaluable hands on
During the Snow-sports instructor courses, you will master high performance ski or snowboard techniques and tactics in a variety of mountain skills including the following:
For 12 weeks you will enjoy ski in ski out accommodation at Mount Washington Resort And legendary instruction from some of Canada’s top ski professionals. We include all transfers and transportation within the program; evening meals Monday – Friday & all meals on overnight backcountry trips.
The course includes a full seasons pass (including night skiing/riding and X-Country) at Mt. Washington Alpine Resort So it’s a great idea to take advantage of the additional one-week bonus for only £349.
You can expect coaching, Men touring and guiding in a variety of ski or snowboard disciplines Such as the GS racing and terrain park techniques.
Lessons are delivered with comprehensive video analysis, dry-land training and evening workshops and tuning clinics.
Gear: You will need to provide some of your own equipment however we can provide:
Backcountry equipment rentals; safety equipment and group gear rentals. All course materials are provided.
Course Curriculum and Itinerary’s
The following is a week by week break down of the course.
During the Ski or Snowboard instructor course you will be housed in clean and comfortable shared accommodation. Picture cozy warm chalets located in the picturesque village at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
This is a great location, ski in ski out, a world apart from the usual cramped “student Accommodation” used on many Snow sports courses.
The Chalets have all the mod Cons with large kitchens, spacious common areas, WiFi internet access as well as plenty of character and charm.
Standard rooms are are shared between 3 – 4 people, however if you are looking for a little more privacy, it is possible to upgrade to a private or twin room.
You will notice a lot of training organisations offering ski instructor courses. These companies only include CSIA/CASI level 1 in the actual course fees… But if you read the fine print anything beyond that is at an extra cost. (CSIA/CASI LEVEL 2 is usually required if students want any chance to obtain a working visa sponsorship the following year).
Some try to fluff up their programs by including a very basic avalanche day or a 1 day first aid course but these for the most part are not accredited courses. With our course, we include all the training fees, and provide you with a 40 hour wilderness training course. Our students come away more highly qualified and ready to hit a competitive snow sports instructor jobs market.
Seen a like-for-like course cheaper? Let us know we will beat the price or give you your 13th week for free.
We include the following certifications in the course fees:
We know gaining your instructor qualifications can be a considerable expense, so we include a meal plan that covers many of your dinners through out the course! (Monday to Friday)
All meals on scheduled overnight backcountry trips will also be supplied. This gives you the weekends to explore the many restaurants and cafes of the Comox Valley.
If you want to cook your self it’s no problem, you will also have access to a full kitchen to prepare any meals not provided, allowing a variety of options for all budgets.
January 11th- April 4th 2015
“Thanks to you for the good times I had in whistler…I’m still making everybody soooo jealous here telling about the powder I had in the beginning of the season!!!…. I miss the powder runs and jumps! See more reviews here.”Isabella Riley
” Im stoked, absolutely stoked about the experience I have had…Was better than I could have dreamed of. Learnt so much and the group as just fantastic, i’ve made life long mates.”Toby White
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How would you like to get a diploma, spend four weeks travelling somewhere exotic with the possibility to get paid for your efforts at the end of it. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t.
Not only can you do all that, you will get mentored by one of the top journalists in the country Beci Wood who spent 10 years at the biggest newspaper in the UK. Get assistance publishing your piece and sending out through news channels with the aim of it being picked up as newsworthy. This will give you an amazing exposure and a genuine opportunity to try out and launch a new career in journalism.
On this program you can either undertake the diploma only and use it to boost your qualifications whilst you undertake any of our gap year programs, or you can involve yourself On our Xtreme journalism assignments. Set in 2 locations where you can study and learn more about journalism.
For the assignments, you can choose either Thailand, or Mexico and you have four weeks to complete the course and we throw in some adventure activities along the way. What they are depends on the time of year, we do not keep it set so we can react to any newsworthy stories or events.
The course involves quite a bit of coursework, so where better to undertake some investigative journalism, or get inspired than abroad by paradise beaches.
You have full backup and support of our UK-based tutors, who have considerable experience in the industry. You can actually study anywhere as long as you have an Internet connection and a laptop.
Once you have completed the course and have written your final piece we will assist you in sending this out to our media houses who may or may not pick up on the story. If you do get published you will receive 60 percent of your royalty fees which could be enough to cover the cost of the entire course.
What you report on is up to you, but you will have the full back up and support and guidance of professional journalists (including the head mentor on the programme – Beci Wood with 10 years experience on staff at the UK´s biggest newspaper).
Not only is journalism and exciting career, it’s something you can take with you to your next stage after travelling, whether that be a part-time job at University, or something you do on the side or launch phone into as a career.
So whether you want to do something genuinely rewarding while you travel, or want to have something that not only looks amazing – really is amazing on your CV then the Xtreme reporter as you.
On the Thailand option we have a completely unique and very exciting work experience attachment to this program. You will work in a genuine media Company that produces monthly magazines all over Asia. Working from their offices in Phuket, you will put your newfound skills to use: tasked With writing articles and uncovering stories as a reporter. You will go out develop and write stories and make a valued contribution to the magazine and online websites. Working under the CEO and his media team this is a genuinely unique opportunity to gain work experience and do a really fun job which will build your resume and give you an insight into an exciting industry as you travel.
The company is called think media and is American run running various different franchises of popular magazines, what’s on guides and delivers local news and features in and around Phuket.
The work experience option can either last two weeks or four weeks, depending on your preference and includes all accommodation.
In Mexico you will stay in Playa del Carmen, a short walk from the beach at our base the Bendito Rancho. This is based on a dormitory (shared accommodation).
In Thailand you will stay in Phuket where you will also be involved in a work experience module with think media. You will stay on a bungalow either your own or shared with one other person the same sex. The bungalow is located close to the officers.
Journalism needs specialists. People with knowledge and passion for their subject. We provide a range of courses in specialist subjects ranging from health to the environment through to investigative and travel journalism.
Journalism courses currently available:
Yes our courses are accredited by third party organisations
Our diploma is widely recognised in the UK and overseas. It is a vocational award, equivalent to an NVQ level 1 or 2.
The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC) and the ABCC validate it.
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