Ski Instructor Courses


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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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The BASI Level 2 Exam

The BASI Level 2 is a gateway qualification which allows you to work in a mountain environment. It s recognised all over the globe and is a the next step in building a career as a ski instructor. Here's a breakdown of what to expect.
BASI Level 1 Exam
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The BASI Level 1 Exam

The BASI Level 1 is the entry level BASI qualification for people that are looking to become a ski instructor. Here's a breakdown of what to expect.
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Who are BASI?

Who are BASI and what do they do is a question we are asked on a regular basis by students and parents of students embarking on their journeys to become ski instructors. Understanding who BASI are and what they do is key if you are going to…
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Why do ski instructors need to learn about avalanches?

If anyone ever tells you they know everything about avalanches and the dangers of skiing off-piste, they are sorely mistaken. Its a constant learning process and should be continuously revised and practiced.
Meribel Students First Day on the BASI 1/2 Residential Course 2017
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Our Level 2 Ski Instructor Course Overview

The BASI Level 2 opens doors to teach skiing all over the world. But how to you get this ticket to the worlds coolest job? Find out in our course overview.
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Our Level 1 Ski Instructor Course Overview

BASI’s Alpine Level 1 is the first rung on the ski instructor qualification ladder. It qualifies you to teach skiing in an artificial environment: dry slopes, snowdomes and some nursery slopes in the UK. But what does it take to achieve…
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Academic Recognition of your BASI Qualification

Gaining your BASI qualifications requires a lot more than just skiing. While we have always known this it has not always been that easy to explain this to other people. Recent developments have led to academic recognition of BASI Qualifications,…
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The Benefits of a Certified Ski Instructor Qualification

Gaining a certified qualification as an instructor is vital if you wish to make a career of instructing. Yet that is not the only reason it is useful. Whether you want to make ski instructing your full-time occupation, want to improve your…
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Ski Instructor Training Accommodation

Here at New Generation we don't do things by halves - and the accommodation on our Residential BASI 1/2 courses is no exception.