BASI & CSIA Courses

While we don't expect people to be world cup skiers or boarders, students are expected to have a willingness to try bumps, improve their powder skiing, and develop their carving. At the start of our course students should be able to ski confidently on red runs linking turns down the fall line and being in control of their speed.

If you are unsure of your level don't hesitate to contact us and we can always arrange to meet you over the summer for a ski/board on one of the snow domes or dry slopes around the U.K.

Equipment

This season Altitude Futures Gap students will receive the sought after Ski/Board Instructor Pro Deal which offers up to 40% discounts on equipment. It is essential that all students have their own skis/boards and boots for the duration of the course. If you require any advice on equipment then don't hesitate to ask one of our coaches for more details.    

Professional Attitude

The Altitude Team provides all of its Gap Students with an amazing opportunity to live and train in the worlds famous resorts of Verbier, Tignes and Whistler. Every effort will be made to make this an experience you will never forget. In return we will expect to see a professional positive attitude towards your own development and training throughout the course.

Fitness

While you do not need to be incredibly fit to become an instructor, you will find it easier to improve your technical skiing/boarding and enjoy the course if you have worked on your fitness before the course commences.

Initially focus on improving your cardiovascular fitness and then some specific leg strengthening exercises. Remember to do some stretching as well.

 “The guys have been out here for 10 weeks and have been well prepared by the Altitude team. They have obviously read their books and worked hard and the level of skiing is high.”

Andy Freshwater - BASI Trainer