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How To Backflip

Doing a backflip on skis is a milestone achievement for any freeskier, and it's a trick that requires more commitment to face our own fears than actual technical skills or ability. We're going to break down how to do a backflip into smaller…
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How to become a ski instructor: The 2nd Discipline

As you embark on you BASI level 3 or ISIA qualification it is easy to get super focused on your technical ISIA training and the big two exams and forget about some of the smaller modules. Modules such as the 2nd language, coaching course and…
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The Highlights Of last Year’s BASI Level 1 & 2 Course

Spending 10 Weeks in a ski resort is something that many people will only dream of doing.  Last year Matt Kirkland made that dream a reality by joining our BASI Level 1 & 2 Course in Courchevel.  Here Matt tells us about some of the highlights…
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All but one of our group had completed the BASI EMS

The Haute Route

It’s easy to get the impression that for some the BASI Mountain Safety modules are a tick box exercise as people go through the system. Do the Level 3 training with the minimum amount of preparation and do the minimum number of tours to complete…
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Choosing which BASI Standalone courses to go for it a big decision and making sure you have trained and feel fully prepared will be a good indication as to when to take your exams.

What to think about when booking your stand alone BASI Courses?

For many people, choosing a BASI course is not a spur of the moment decision. Lots of factors can play a role in you making your final decision and location is usually one of the main points to think about.   Not everyone that books on…
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Map reading is a large part of the BASI common theory courses
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How to become a ski instructor: The BASI common theory exam

The BASI common theory exam is in theory the first part of your ISIA qualification that you should look to complete. It sets out to introduce and help you understand and develop the skills you will need on subsequent BASI courses through out…
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Fitness for Ski Instructor Training: Active recovery basics

Welcome to Fitness for ski instructor training Session 21 and week 6. After 5 weeks of training at a fairly high intensity week 6 is going to be a deload week. The purpose of this week is to make sure that we give our muscles plenty of time…
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