Dates and Prices

For the coming winter season Altitude Futures will be running courses in Verbier.

Course Location     Discipline Start Date End Date Price
Level 1&2 Gap Verbier Ski 2nd December 2012 9th Febuary 2013 £ 8,450.00
Level 1&2 Gap Verbier Ski 6th January 2013 16th March 2013 £ 8,450.00
Level 1&2 Gap Verbier Ski 10th Febuary 2013 20th April 2013 £ 8,450.00
Level 1&2 Gap Verbier Snowboard 6th January 2013 16th March 2013 £ 8,450.00
Level 3 ISIA Verbier Ski 10th December 2012 End of season £ 2,400.00

Due to our success over the last 6 seasons Altitude is now considered by experts in the snowsports industry to be officially the most highly regarded Ski and Snowboard School Gap Program in Verbier.

'The best group I’ve had with regard to them being prepared ready for this level 2 course.' - Andi McCann BASI Trainer for 18 years

Unlike other Gap course providers, Altitude Futures is not a tour company, we are a Ski and Snowboard School! The courses are planned, run and delivered by Futures Trainers and nothing is contracted out!

Included in the Price - Gap Course

  • Over 200 hours of on snow coaching
  • Half board accommodation
  • BASI membership and all course fees
  • 40 hours of lectures and debrief
  • Equipment deals
  • Practical teaching experience
  • Airport transfers
  • Full season lift pass
  • Mountain safety and first aid courses
  • 24 hour support in resort
  • Discount cards for local bars and clubs

Quotes from the Course

“I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to explore other dimensions in their life, particularly if they have ‘hit the wall’ in their career” - Claire - Snowboard Course 2010


What else is included

  • Highest pass rates in the Alps
  • Transfers included
  • Discounts on equipment- skis, boots, avalanche packs, goggles
  • Work opportunities after the course
  • Off snow video debriefs
  • Half board accommodation in 3* Chalets
  • Associate BASI membership
  • Level 1 course fees
  • Level 2 course fees
  • BASI Manual and course material
  • Ski and board maintenance clinic
  • Career advice seminar
  • Welcome drinks
  • Biomechanical analysis and assessment
  • Ski specific physical training
  • Race training
  • 24 hour support in case of emergencies
  • Individual mentor to develop training plan
  • Psychological preparation for exams
  • Internet access
  • Mountain avalanche safety course
  • Sought after Futures hoody
  • Child protection module
  • BASP first aid course
  • End of course party
  • Professional references
  • Access to Altitudes network of industry contacts
  • Team photo

Not Included

  • Lunches
  • Trips away
  • Social events and functions
  • Equipment (deals available - up to 40% off)
  • Spending money
  • Insurance

Additional Options

  • Single room occupancy
  • Private or group French lessons with Verbier Language School
  • Learn to snowboard/ski or telemark
  • Paragliding with Verbier Summits
  • Come to Verbier prior to the course starting
  • Accommodation opportunities for the rest of the season
  • Equipment deals with No. 1 Snowsports Shop
  • Private Alpine, Freestyle and Race Coaching
  • After the courses train for the next level - BASI 3 ISIA

E-mail or call Laura: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / +41 (0)79 530 5224

Professional Recommendation

'The Altitude Futures gap students are the most successful and strongest group I have ever been with in 16 years of being a BASI trainer.' - Andy Lockerbie - BASI Trainer & previous CEO of BASI

Gap students ski Verbier 2011-12
Ski Instructor Gap Groups 2011-2012
ski gap group dec 2010 Snowboard Gap Group 2011
Dec 2010 Gap Ski Group Jan 2011 Snowboard Gap Group
Fancy Dress Ski and Snowboard Groups gap group ski 2008
Fancy Dress Dec 2008 Ski Gap Group
ski gap courses 2011 Ski Instructors Course 2009 Verbier
Jan 2011 Gap Ski Group Dec 2009 Ski Gap Group
Snowboard Gap Group Verbier Ski Gap group 2007 Verbier
Snowboard Gap Group 2009 Jan 2007 Ski Gap Group