Ski Instructor Training


Chill Factore Race Training
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Snowdomes vs Glaciers

I’m not suggesting snowdomes can compete with the real thing. But if you don’t have the money or time to commit to glacier training, then they can be a brilliant alternative.
Being accurate regardless of speed is an important part of ski instructor training

Pre Performance Routines & Performance Skiing.

Written by Gareth Shelbourne - New Generation Ski Instructor Training Centre Coach As I write this it is June, the snow has melted and the British summer has started (and yes its currently raining here on Merseyside).  As this summer is…
Celebrating after a tough season culminates in a BASI Level 4 Pass

6 out of 13

Ben, Robbie, Ollie, Will, Tom and Huw – well done! Tom and I are so happy and proud of you! Hard work pays off in the long run. - Written by Jon Ahlsen Passing a level 4 exam is hard. Each pass is special. Each pass is unique. Take Will,…
Yasmin Basan ACL Injury Recovery Feb16
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Yasmin’s Recovery Diary 1 – “Talent needs trauma”

ISIA student Yasmin shares her experience of injury and the road to recovery. Just over a week ago – it feels like a life time ago – I had a little tumble when I was skiing after training in and my ACL gave way… In winter, I live…
Practising ropework on our EMS training
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Ropework and Transceiver Searches for the BASI EMS

In my final blog for this winter, we'll have a look at the two skills which are tested for when things go wrong: ski belays and multiple transceiver search.

FIS World Cup – watch the women!!!

Written by Jon Ahlsen. I love watching the FIS World Cup. For those of us who have skied gates, we know how difficult it is to make fast turns where somebody else has decided that you have to turn. It seems to change everything. Most of us couldn’t…
You do get to make some fun turns on your EMS
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The Core Skills – EMS Exam

Preparing for European Mountain Safety Assessment - The Core Skills, Written by David Roberts Unlike most BASI modules, which combine training and assessment, EMS Assessment is that: an exam. Remember that the people who are running the exam…
Breaking trail is considerably more tiring than following on a ski tour be aware and change who is up front.
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How I plan and execute my Ski Tours.

Written by David Roberts In my previous blogs, I've outlined what you should look for in ski-touring equipment and the tools that you can use to plan an enjoyable day out.  In the this article I'd like to show two examples of the planning…
the way down is always rewarding
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Planning Ski Tours: BASI EMS Exam

In order to pass the BASI EMS exam (European Mountain Safety), candidates need to log six days of ski touring.  This can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the BASI system, as it's just you and some friends, escaping from the ski resort…
Make sure you do not under recover during your ski instructor training
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Overtraining! We have all heard of it, but is it real?

As the winter draws closer there is a temptation to start training more and more pushing harder and harder in an effort to reach that elusive goal. As we are in a recovery week for our fitness for ski instructor training programme we thought…