freedom and flexibility to prepare for all aspects of your instructing exams, whilst still enjoying all that the Mt Ruapehu winter season has to offer.2008 dates: July 28th - October 26th
2008 course cost: NZ$12,500
All courses are quoted in NZ$ and are inclusive of GST. Course costs exclude airfares to and from New Zealand, and your food.
Course prerequisite
No formal ski training is necessary, all we ask is that you be an intermediate or above level skier at the minimum. We define this as skiing parallel on all terrain with some early edge engagement and varying turn size/shape. This extends to performing basic skidded short radius turns, plus showing confidence on advanced terrain, including black runs and some off piste areas. You must own appropriate equipment but, most importantly, have the willingness to learn and the ambition to achieve your goals.
The Orage full-time course includes:
Season pass to Mt Ruapehu, including both Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas
Transport to and from Whakapapa ski area on scheduled training days
On snow training; 5hrs per day, 3 days per week
Lesson shadowing and teaching practice in conjunction with Whakapapa Snow School
Video analysis and technical study sessions
NZSIA CSI exam
NZSIA Stage One exam
NZSIA alpine instructors manual
12 weeks shared accommodation in National Park
Ruapehu Snow Academy official garment wind-breaker jacket
Access to discounted Ruapehu Snow Academy sponsored products, equipment and hardware
Introduction to international snow sports resorts, job applications and overseas employment opportunities
2008 Orage course outline
Week 1 | Welcome, moving in and introduction to the group. Guided tour of Whakapapa and personal development. Balance & stance and avalanche awareness course. |
Week 2 | Beginner teaching progression, personal development, lesson shadowing. |
Week 3 | Steering movement focus, wedge turns, teaching children, lesson shadowing. |
Week 4 | CSI Exam click here for more info. |
Week 5 | Wedge christie progression, personal development. |
Week 6 | Advanced wedge christie progression, demos & personal development. |
Week 7 | Basic parallel progression, demos & personal development. |
Week 8 | Advanced parallel progression, skier analysis. |
Week 9 | Short turns & personal development, teaching practice, lesson shadowing. |
Week 10 | Developing personal skiing, revisiting progressions & exam prep. |
Week 11 | Stage One exam click here for more info. |
Week 12 | Stage One continued, course completion. |
Please note: There are limited spaces available for this course, book now to ensure a position. For further information please contact info@ruapehusnowacademy.com or click here to make a booking.