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TELUS
WINTER SPORTS SCHOOL

Adult Ski Lessons & Programs

Telus Learn to Ski Programs - 2024/25 Pricing

Book by phone at 250-423-2406 or in person at our Sales Desk.
Programs are for Never Ever, Novice & Comfortable Novice Riders only.

The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your group lesson.

Learn to Ski Private
One on One

Ages: 13+
Ability Level: Never Ever

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your private lesson.

  • Half Day

    CA$286

  • Full Day

    CA$406

Learn to Ski Private
One on One

Ages: 13+
Ability Level: Novice / Comfortable Novice

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your private lesson.

  • Half Day

    CA$366

  • Full Day

    CA$506

Learn to Ski
Group Lessons

Ages: 13+
Ability Level: Never Ever

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your group lesson.

  • Half Day AM

    CA$189

  • Half Day PM

    CA$159

  • Full Day

    CA$229

  • Half Day - 3 Day

    CA$345

  • Full Day - 3 Day

    CA$399

Learn to Ski
Group Lessons

Ages: 13+
Ability Level: Novice / Comfortable Novice

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your group lesson.

  • Half Day

    CA$206

  • Full Day

    CA$239

  • Half Day - 3 Day

    CA$369

  • Full Day - 3 Day

    CA$429

Single Day Lessons - 2024/25 Pricing

Please note that a 10% holiday surcharge will be in effect from February 13 to 23.

Private
Coaching


  • Book the ultimate learning experience! Build confidence and explore the mountain with a pro that matches your exact needs. Sessions can be booked for 1 - 3 people of similar ages and abilities.
  • Pricing is set for up to 3 people. Additional people may be added for a fee.

  • 1.5 Hours

    CA$249

  • 2 Hours

    CA$349

  • 3 Hours

    CA$449

  • 6 Hours

    CA$649

Private Family
Coaching

For up to 2 adults & 3 children

  • Spend quality time on the mountain in your family bubble. Improve your skiing, snowboarding or cross-country skills together as a family with up to 2 adults and 3 kids.

  • 3 Hours

    CA$359

  • 6 Hours

    CA$579

Group
Lessons


  • Improve your skiing skills at any ability level in a fun and supportive group environment. We recommend booking your lessons at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability.

  • Half Day AM

    CA$156

  • Half Day PM

    CA$125

  • Full Day

    CA$219

Guides & Specialty Camps - 2024/25 Pricing

Book by phone at 250-423-2406 or in person at our Sales Desk.
Adult & Teens (Ages 13+)

First Tracks Presented by TELUS

Duration: 2.25 Hours
You must register by 3:45 pm the day before.

  • Experience our mountain playground at sunrise. Slopes covered with fresh snow or freshly groomed. You get to enjoy the serenity of the morning in your private playground before the hustle and bustle of activity.
  • Private groups of up to 3 people; ages 10+ (an adult must accompany 10-16 yrs).
  • Must register by 3:45 pm on the previous day.
  • Days taught: Daily.
  • Session Time: Meet at 7:45 am at Slopeside Cafe / Depart at 8:00 am - 10:00 am

  • Private (up to 3 guests)

    CA$329
    Additional Guests (up to 5) - $105 per person

Guided Fernie Experience

Duration: 3 or 6 Hours

  • Get the most out of your Fernie Mountain Experience. Let one of our top-notch Guides show you around to the best snow and incredible terrain the mountain has to offer. Pricing set for up to 3 people.

  • 3 Hours (up to 3 guests)

    CA$385
    Additional Guests $123 per person

  • 6 Hours (up to 3 guests)

    CA$599
    Additional guests $175 per person

Backcountry Basics

2 Days
Duration: 5 Hours / day

  • Backcountry Basics is a 2-day course introducing clients to the use of avalanche rescue equipment, touring equipment and uphill travel techniques, mountain environment awareness and skill improvement, all taking place in a safe, inbounds avalanche controlled area (to be determined daily).
  • Clients will require lift tickets as the course will mainly utilize lift services to access many hidden areas throughout the resort, ideal for safe uphill travel and skill improvement. Clients should be min. Level 5 adventurous intermediates able to ride off-piste, who are inexperienced in uphill travel and the use of rescue equipment.
  • This course will not give clients all the skills needed to travel in the backcountry alone but prepare them for further courses offered through the Canadian Avalanche Centre. (AST courses)
  • Course dates:
  • TBD

  • Dates TBD

    CA$425

Steep & Deep Camp

2 Days
Duration: 5 Hours / day

  • Join our experienced local coaches on a 2-day mountain adventure to explore Fernie’s bottomless powder and steep terrain while improving your all-mountain riding. Includes two full days of coaching and lift line priority. Advanced & Expert ski level. Class ratio 1:6. Minimum 2 people.
  • Opportunity on 2nd day to upgrade to First Tracks for $75.00 each

  • Jan 11-12, 2025

    CA$425

  • Feb 10-11, 2025

    CA$425

  • Feb 22-23, 2025

    CA$425

The Mind's Eye
Ski Clinics

1 & 2-Day Camps
Ability Level: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert

  • Developed by Dave Rogers (CSIA Level 4, CSCF Level 3 & Director of Fernie Snow School for 25 years).
  • Ski your best over 40, 50 and 60 - Doing more with less effort.
  • Skill based learning helps you to reduce the effort and increase efficiency. This program is a revolutionary and transformational approach to learning.
  • Max 3:1 student-to-coach ratio. Each day starts with an indoor session followed by 2 hours on slope. After lunch, head back out on the slopes for 2 more hours of coaching, followed by an end-of-day indoor briefing session.

  • 1 Day Clinic

    CA$325

  • 2 Day Clinic

    CA$625

Multi-Week Ski Programs - 2024/25 Pricing

Book Online or call us at 250-423-2406

Women's
All-Mountain Club

Women
Ability Levels: 4 - 6
Duration: 3 Hours

  • Calling all adventurous ladies! Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the powdery slopes or you’re carving up the mountain like a pro, our All Mountain Program is tailor-made for you. Led by fierce female instructors who eat, sleep and breathe skiing, this program is your ticket to unlocking new confidence and honing your skills on Fernie’s breathtaking terrain. Join us for an unforgettable experience that’s as exhilarating as it is empowering. Offered Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays. 9:30 am – 12:30pm on snow session.

  • 8 Weeks

    CA$685
    Start date - Jan. 15, 16 or 18, 2025

Men's
Big Mountain Development

Ability Levels: 3 - 6
Duration: 3 Hours

  • Ready to elevate your skiing prowess and conquer diverse terrain with confidence? Embark on an exhilarating 8 – week journey tailored to enhance your skills and amplify your mountain experience. Our program is meticulously designed to infuse every session with excitedment and adventure, all while honing your skiing technique. Through personalised video analysis and expert feedback, you’ll unlock your full potential on the slopes. Offered on Saturdays from 9:30am - 12:30pm.

  • 8 Weeks

    CA$685
    Start date - Jan. 18, 2025

Men's
Wednesday Club

Men
Ability Level: 5 - 6
Duration: 3 Hours

  • Start the day off right! Enjoy the serenity of the mountain in the early hours. No crowds for the first hour as you get lift access one hour ahead of the public. This program is for experienced skiers exploring and enjoying the less skied parts of the mountain. Our professional coaches will take you to secret stashes around the mountain and provide tactics, strategies and skill focus to ensure each morning is an experience you will never forget. The program runs on Wednesdays from 8am–11:00 am.

  • 8 Weeks

    CA$655
    Start date - Jan. 22, 2025

Breakfast
Club

CO-ED
Ability Level: 5 - 6+
Duration: 3 Hours

  • One of the absolute best ways to start your weekend. Join our high-end coaches on this program, where you head up the mountain for 3 hours of skiing with the gang and experience the very best parts of Fernie Alpine Resort. Go hard or cruise, your choice on any day! It's about great people and great skiing. Enjoy the serenity of the mountain in the early hours. No crowds for the first hour as you get lift access one hour ahead of the public. The program runs on Saturdays from 8:00 –11:00 am.

  • 10 Weeks

    CA$859
    Start date - Jan. 18, 2025

Early Girls

Women
Ability Level: 5 - 6
Duration: 3 Hours

  • For those ladies who want to start their day the right way! Enjoy the serenity of the mountain in the early hours. There are no crowds for the first hour as you get lift access one hour ahead of the public. This program is for experienced skiers exploring and enjoying the less skied parts of the mountain. Our professional female coaches will take you to secret stashes around the mountain and provide tactics, strategies and skill focus to ensure each morning is an experience you will never forget.
  • Ability levels 5-6.
  • The program runs on *Wednesdays or Sundays from 8:00 – 11:00 am.
  • *Wednesdays are now full. Email [email protected] to go on a waitlist.

  • 8 Weeks

    CA$655
    Start date - Jan. 19 or Jan. 22, 2025 *Wednesdays are now full. Email [email protected] to go on a waitlist.

Adult 50+
All Mountain Club

Ability Level: 3 - 6
Duration: 2 Hours

  • Unlock the full spectrum of on and off-piste skiing with our exclusive program tailored for seasoned adventurers aged 50 and above. Led by our team of expert coaches, each session is a masterclass in technique and tactics, blending tailored instruction with the camaraderie of group exploration. Whether carving fresh tracks or navigating through powder, our coaches are dedicated to honing your skills and helping you to meet your goals. Join us on the slopes and embrace the thrill of mastering the whole mountain, where age is just a number and the summit is within reach. Offered on Thursdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm.

  • 8 Weeks

    CA$539
    Start date - Jan. 16, 2025

TGIF



Ability Level: 4 - 6
Duration: 3 Hours

  • Join us for an exhilarating Friday program geared towards optimizing your performance and maximizing fun on the slopes! Collaborate with our expert coaches to unleash your full skiing potential across all terrain. Gain invaluable insights into the mechanics of skiing and you learn the intricacies of timing, technique and strategy. With personalized guidance, you’ll develop a comprehensive skill set to tackle any scenario with confidence and finesse. As a bonus enjoy early lift access on 2 select Fridays, subject to weather and snow conditions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your skiing experience. Offered on Fridays from 9:30am - 12:30pm.

  • 8 Weeks

    CA$655
    Start date - Jan. 17, 2025

Performance Academy 18+

Experience a transformative approach to skiing that will elevate your skills and set you on a path to consistent growth and peak performance.

Our expert instruction, delivered by Level 3 and 4 certified pros, is tailored to enhance your riding not just for today but for weeks, months, and years to come.

Non-Stop Ski and Snowboard Coaching

Coaching From The Best

INSTRUCTOR COURSES & IMPROVEMENT CAMPS
Non-Stop are a team of mountain-mad people who specialise in providing ski and snowboard coaching in Canada. They run instructor courses and improvement camps from their home in Fernie and pride themselves on delivering life-changing ski and snowboard experiences. Their courses are a great way to progress your skills, explore more challenging terrain and meet like-minded people from around the world. Ideal for those who want to master the mountain on a gap year, career break or holiday or for those that dream of becoming a qualified instructor.

COACHING FROM THE BEST
NonStop have a team of highly experienced instructors who will help you achieve your goals on the mountain. People are often looking to improve all parts of their skiing or snowboarding, particularly in powder, off-piste, steeps and bumps. Fernie offers a great training ground for this, with tons of snow and plenty of advanced terrain. Each week you’ll focus on different skills and work on improving your technique and gaining confidence.

Instructor
Courses

  • Nonstop deliver courses throughout the winter ranging from 1 week to 11 weeks and the packages include coaching, accommodation, meals, lift pass, in-resort transport and more.

  • 11 Week Instructor Course

  • 5 Week Instructor Course

  • 3 Week Instructor Course

Improvement Camps

  • Nonstop deliver courses throughout the winter ranging from 1 week to 11 weeks and the packages include coaching, accommodation, meals, lift pass, in-resort transport and more.

  • 3 Week Improvement Camp

  • 2 Week Improvement Camp

  • 1 Week Improvement Camp

Other
Camps

  • Nonstop deliver courses throughout the winter ranging from 1 week to 11 weeks and the packages include coaching, accommodation, meals, lift pass, in-resort transport and more.

  • 6 Week Off Piste Camp

  • 2 Week ‘Ready to Heli’ Camp

  • 2 Week Snow Safari

ABILITY LEVELS

SKI ABILITY CHART

LEVEL 1
First Time Skier

01

Never Skied Before. Or is not yet able to stop with confidence on a gentle slope.

LEVEL 2
Novice

02

Learning to turn in control on gentle slopes. Usually rides magic carpet. May progress to chairlifts and other easy green runs.

LEVEL 3
Comfortable Novice

03

Can link strong snowplow or wide stance parallel turns on green runs. Occasionally skis a blue run, but cautiously. Has experience riding chairlifts (while skiing). (Introduce poles for Children)

LEVEL 4
Intermediate

04

Able to ski parallel turns with pole plant. Can ski most blue runs, more advanced blues remain a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain including the occasional black run.

LEVEL 5
Advanced

05

Strong parallel turns with a pole plant on all blue runs and easy black runs. Learning short turns, off-piste, moguls, powder and more difficult terrain.

LEVEL 6
Expert

06

Skis in control in all conditions and terrain. Looking to refine skills in carving, performance off-piste skiing, and mogul skiing using expert terrain.

PARTNERS
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