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Gap Year in the Utah Mountains

What Employers Really Think of Your Gap Year

It's that time of year - exams are over and the wait begins. The big question on everyone's lips is: what next? Do I go to Uni, find a job or take a gap year? Are gap years worth it? Many people get caught in the trap of thinking "if I don't…
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Ski Season FAQs - What You Need to Know!

A ski season is a beautiful thing:, and you want to make it count. So here's a list of the most frequently asked questions we hear before people head out on their first season.
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What to pack for your Gap Course

To help you we have gathered together some advice on what to bring and what not to bring in this guide to what to pack for your gap course.
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What lessons do you teach as a ski instructor?

There was certainly a time when going to "ski school" meant being sorted into large groups. However, times have changed and now the life of a ski instructor can be varied and exciting. Check out some of the lessons types that keep our team busy each season.
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The 10 Best Things about being a Ski Instructor

Working as an instructor has its challenges like any other job, but where this role differs is there are so many positives. When asked to write a list of the 5 best things about being an instructor, I struggled to whittle it down. So here are ten!
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Surprising places you can ski in June

The winter is over, and unless you're headed down south to Oz, New Zealand or South America, the next hit of snow is a good 7 months away. Yet it is actually possible to hit the pistes in the inter-season! Check out these amazing venues for your post-season blues pick me up.
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What to pack for your Ski Instructor Course

You're probably wondering how you're going to fit 3 months of kit into one 23kg suitcase. Here are our insider tips and season secrets to make the most of your packing this season!
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10 Alpine Activities for Adrenaline Junkies!

For some people, skiing is just the tip of the thrill-seeking iceberg. Here are 10 of our favourite activities to get your heart racing this winter, whether you're skiing for a week or a winter.
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A Beginners Guide to... Ski Slang

The ski resort bubble has it's very own language, and to be fair, it sounds like nonsense to the casual listener. So if you don't know your death cookies from your pow, read on...