EA Ski & Snowboard Training news

Have a career break and become a snowboard instructor 01 November 2023

Stefanie left her corporate office job in Switzerland and moved to New Zealand to become a snowboard instructor

Become a ski instructor in Banff 17 September 2023

Harrison spent his 2022/2023 winter ski season with EA Ski and Snowboard Training in Banff, Canada.

Become a Ski Instructor: Turn your passion into your career 01 August 2023

Be like Harry and live the dream as a ski instructor. At EA we offer full training, exam, accommodation, and guaranteed job offer, all in one season

What its like being a ski instructor in the USA 19 June 2023

We are now recruiting for paid ski & snowboard instructor jobs with full training provided starting this November.

Why do a ski internship with EA Ski and Snowboard 13 June 2023

Serious about a career in the ski industry? Become a certified ski instructor and get a guaranteed paid job offer this winter with EA's Instructor Internship.

What its like being a ski instructor in Canada 22 May 2023

Ever thought about becoming a ski or snowboard instructor? Not too sure how to go about it or what to do to get there? Our Cypress Intern Mark Dickson has written a blog about his winter season with EA Ski and Snowboard

What its like doing a ski season in Switzerland 14 May 2023

Switzerland should be on every skier’s bucket list! Incredible views, epic terrain, reliable powder, and picturesque alpine villages. We have partnerships with resorts in Switzerland, from Verbier, to Zermatt and Saas-Fee

Grab your snow careers info pack 07 March 2023

For flavour of life of a ski instructor with EA Ski and Snowboard, check our our Snow Careers Info Pack

$2,000 flash sale off selected ski and snowboard courses 01 March 2023

Book now to become a ski or snowboard instructor

Ski Instructor Course Story: Q&A with Matilda Harding 22 February 2023

We caught up with Matilda, who is instructing at Shiga Kogen resort, Japan this season. She is currently on her gap year before starting University and having a blast living in Shiga.

$1,500 off selected ski and snowboard courses 08 February 2023

Book now for your Northern Hemisphere 2023/2024 ski season.

Its All Go For New Zealand 2023 09 January 2023

Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor in The Southern Alps this Winter! Courses start in June

Book Early & Save! 2023/2024 Ski & Snowboard Instructor 29 November 2022

Ski and Snowboard Instructor Applications are open for the 2023

Book Early & Save! 2023/2024 Ski & Snowboard Instructor Cour 29 November 2022

Ski and Snowboard Instructor Applications are open for the 2023

Worlds fastest way to become a ski or snowboard instructor 25 October 2022

The video discusses the benefits of doing a ski or snowboard instructor course with EA Ski and Snowboard.

Japan borders are open 28 September 2022

After 2 years the land of endless pow is open for business!

Spend your Gap Year as a Ski Instructor with EA 29 June 2022

Get trained, qualified, and working all within one season with EA

Guide to becoming a ski instructor in Canada 10 May 2022

Get your how-to guide to becoming a ski or snowboard instructor in Canada here. Includes information on certification levels, work visas and much more

Are Ski Resorts Closed Due to COVID-19? 08 October 2020

2020 has been a year dominated by news about COVID-19. We've been working with ski resorts all year to ensure a safe season is still possible. Here's what we know...

The ultimate guide to a ski season in New Zealand 22 June 2020

All you need to know when planning a winter season in New Zealand

❄️ New Resort in New Zealand for 2020 ❄️ 22 January 2020

Now offering Ski & Snowboard Internships for 2020 at Tūroa, Mt Ruapehu.

Top 5 Reasons to Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor 18 November 2019

Thinking about doing a winter season but not sure what job to go for? We've squeezed our top 10 reasons to become an instructor into our top 5! For the full list check our website.

2 common mistakes people make when planning their ski season 10 May 2019

It all comes down to the question; what do you want to get out of a winter ski season abroad?

Taking a Gap Year Versus University Study 08 April 2019

Do you take a gap year or head to University? It can be a very tricky decision with so many different influences that come in to play. Here's some of the benefits of taking a gap year.

Lessons from Lydia's gap year 07 March 2019

Lydia is currently on a training course with EA Ski & Snowboard Training in Lake Louise, Canada. This course is part of her wider gap year itinerary where she is travelling through Asia, South America and Canada. Hear from Lydia about all the things she's

EA Interns win SBINZ spring snowboarding video competition 13 November 2018

This year, our Queenstown EA crew showed us all how spring skiing is done, winning the SBINZ spring stoke video contest in style! 🙌

NEW RESORT RELEASED IN NEW ZEALAND 27 November 2017

EA Ski and Snowboard Training have just released a new resort in New Zealand

Canada UK Visa Pool is open - Low availablty 21 November 2017

As of Friday, November 3, 2017, at 3:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time, this pool is open. If you’re eligible, you can submit your profile now.

Canada Visa invitations date announced 21 November 2017

Now is the time to get in touch with our team to start planning you're winter gap year in Canada

Canada working holiday visa update 16 November 2017

EA Tells you how to apply for you Canada working holiday visa!

Instructor stories - Becoming a ski instructor with EA Ski & 16 November 2017

Emily our EA Brand Ambassador tells us how she is preparing for her winter season in Niseko

Book Early and Save $$ - Limited time only! 01 November 2017

See if you qualify here today and get access to our book early and save prices!

New Blog: How to create the perfect winter! 11 October 2017

7 steps to create your perfect winter season!

More places just released! 05 October 2017

Ski Schools are keen for more instructors from EA!

Applications are open 2018/19 26 September 2017

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2018/19 WINTER SEASON

Swiss Alps are calling for you! 26 September 2017

Ski Schools are closing applications soon in Switzerland..

We are recruting for NZ winter 2018! 04 July 2017

Want to work as a paid instructor in New Zealand?!

EA Ski & Snowboard are taking over Niseko 16 June 2017

EA can now offer 3 more resorts to choose from in Niseko, Japan!

NEW ZEALAND IS NOW OPEN! 16 June 2017

2017 Southern hemisphere winter has begun, hear all about it from one of our interns..

$3000 off Ski Internships at Revelstoke Mountain! 17 May 2017

We have limited places left that need to be filled...

World exclusive internship opportunity. 27 April 2017

Get your guaranteed job offer + salary at this world class resort in Japan!

Join Us Live 19 April 2017

Free Webinar - Becoming an Instructor in Japan. 9am GMT Wednesday 26th April

Becoming a ski instructor at Lake Louise 21 March 2017

With more options than ever before its important to do your research in relation to becoming a qualified instructor. Lorna has been based at Lake Louise and has some interesting feedback on the instructor training program...

EA Interns Qualified and ready to start working! 16 December 2016

Lake Louise interns are Qualified and ready to start working!

Lights, camera, action…. 29 November 2016

Its that time of the year... skiers and snowboarders are descending on snow towns around the world and EA interns are gearing up to finish training and accept their guaranteed job offer!

GET EXCITED! 25 October 2016

The Canada working holiday visa pools are open early!

Free Flights - The ultimate winter Gap Year 29 August 2016

Canada, Switzerland, Japan and USA Ski & Snowboard Instructor Positions... sponsorship now available!

99% pass rate maintained! 12 January 2016

New instructors now working on snow in Canada, Japan, USA and Switzerland.

2016/17 BUY EARLY AND SAVE 26 October 2015

EA Ski & Snowboard Training are currently offering an early booking discount for 2106/2017

What's it like working as a ski instructor in Japan? 09 May 2014

Doing a ski season in Japan can sound a bit daunting. The cultural differences, the different food… but in reality these are the things that set it apart from other places, and makes it one of the most memorable and epic places you can go! Let Sam take you

How I became a snowboard instructor 09 April 2014

Jackson Gillis has been based at the mighty Mount Norquay in Canada for the winter season, living the dream training and working as an EA Snowboard Instructor. It’s that time of season to pack the bags and eye up the next adventure for Jackson. Check out h

Want to become a snowboard instructor? 16 January 2014

Check out what its like to take the first step into the ski industry. EA Intern Jackson Gillis Jackson Gillis is currently based at Mount Norquay in Canada for the winter season, living the dream training and working as an EA Snowboard Instructor.

EA Snowboard Instructor Course – Jackson Gillis – Blog 1 11 December 2013

Next up on our blog and in line for an EA Snowboard Instructor Course is Jackson Gillis, writing in from Norquay in Banff, Canada

Ski instructor - First day of work 09 September 2013

Halfway through the lesson I noticed that my guest were all smiling and enjoying their experience from not knowing how to get into their skis to making perfect wedge turns down the beginner hill. It was such an awesome feeling knowing all the hard work you

Becoming a ski instructor in New Zealand! 29 July 2013

Its all go on EA’s New Zealand Ski Instructor Course, with the crew heading off to Mt Hutt after their orientation in Queenstown. Mt Hutt will be their home for the next 4 months! This is Bryce Wilson’s second ski instructor course blog update fresh fro

Ski Instructor Course update – Getting paid to ski! 18 June 2013

Its not very often that a ski instructor course includes paid employment - Find out what its like working as an new instructor in this latest update from Sasha Thelning

Being a ski instructor in Canada -Is it really the best job? 26 February 2013

Ski Instructors have an awesome time at ski resorts in Canada, but what is it actually like to be a Ski or Snowboard instructor in Canada? Katharine Ely shares the epic experience she is having over in Canada, now she is working as a ski instructor at Lake

Becoming a ski instructor in Canada 17 January 2013

Jack Rowe is currently in Revelstoke Canada, where he will spend the next couple of months becoming an instructor! Jack is on a ski instructor course with EA ski and Snowboard, he will be making us jealous with updates throughout the season while he has th

Jessica’s update – becoming a ski instructor 10 December 2012

Jessica Langham is one of EA’s bloggers and she will keep us in the loop on her road to becoming a ski instructor on EA’s ski instructor course in Canada! Here is her first update

Powder, Sushi and now canyoning! 16 August 2012

Japan is the ideal location to start a ski instructing career, with the most powder in the world, and amazing culture/food. What most dont know is the light fluffy powder that falls in winter is only a fraction of whats on offer for adrenaline junkies, whe

Snowboard Instructor Course in Revelstoke - blog 26 January 2012

“The good news is that I have pasted the level one snowboard instructor course!!! Today I picked up my new uniform”

Whats it like on a ski instructor course with job offer? 09 December 2011

Jessica’s first ski instructor course update, fresh from Banff Canada. Find out what its like over in Canada As you can see the season is shaping up to be a good one!

Ski or ride with Shaun White at Northstar 19 August 2011

Vail Resorts announced Thursday Olympic gold medalist Shaun White will set up camp at California's Northstar-at-Tahoe, where he will design a 22-foot halfpipe.

Week of firsts for Instructor training at Perisher Australia 28 June 2011

Fresh from the snow at Perisher Australia, the EA Interns first week of ski and snowboard instructor training is all go. After the orientation at Sydney, the crew heading to the mountains to start the much anticipated instructor training!

Perisher Resort Australia - opens early! 23 May 2011

Perisher has opened in May… wow! Perisher Resort are making the most of the early snow and have opened early!

Countdown is on for Skiing/ riding at Perisher Australia! 16 May 2011

Theres SO much new snow at Perisher Australia! Under 30 Days until the start of the snow season down under! And the EA crew heading on the Internship are amping to get there! And you thought you had to wait till next winter to get your snow fix!

Ski and Snowboard Tuning Guide 06 May 2011

Tuning your own skis/snowboard is an important step in skiing well, especially useful for instructing as you dont want to be caught out by a hidden patch of ice with blunt edges! Also you can save loads of money by not having to take your skis/snowboard in

Red Bull's private training facility at Squaw 21 April 2011

Red Bull and Squaw Valley have teamed up to create a private training facility for the exclusive use of Red Bull's elite international team of skiers and snowboarders. The combination of the world's best park and pipe riders and a park designed for taking

POW DAY for EA Intern Joe! 11 April 2011

The resort slogan for Big White, as seen on every sign and piece of promotional material that they produce, reads simply “It’s the SNOW!!!”. They are not, in any way shape or form, wrong. EA Intern Joe is loving Big White Canada, In this course diary he

Straight up facts - Ski or Snowboard Instructing 01 April 2011

EA intern Joe from Big White gives the low down of what ya can expect once you start working as an EA intern.

Joe’s Big White Christmas – Blast from the past 24 March 2011

Starting work as a ski instructor at Big White Kids Centre on 23rd December was not exactly easy...After shaking two of them out of my jacket and removing another one from my left ski boot...

3 good reasons to choose Australia for a winter down under 17 March 2011

WHO said you have to wait till next winter to start your instructor career? Thankgod for Australia and its backwards seasons! Here is why you should get your Aussie adventure started...

Charmaine’s Season run down and famous words of wisdom 10 March 2011

The time has come for me to fly home, my season is over. My unwillingness to let winter go last year that led me to the decision to come here, is back, but alas I must go. Big White has been good to me. I have had an eventful season, but what have I done?

Perisher Exposed 04 March 2011

Perisher Australia ‘Un. Believable, its the only way to describe it’

Canada is putting it on for EA Intern Owen... rough life eh! 04 March 2011

Owen's mid season antics and Revy's staff appreciation hypnosis night! A crazy staff appreciation hypnosis night, $10 jugs for every 10 centimetres of snow and loads of powder (enough to lose ya skis!)

As of the end of last year Australia has changed the termino 18 February 2011

Check out changes to the Aussies' ski and snowboard instructor levels. They have removed entry level qualification, read more her

New Japan Ski Instructor Course Starts Brilliantly! 18 January 2011

Omedetou! (congratulations) to all the EA crew for passing the NZSIA level 1...

Free one on one advice for becoming an Instructor Birmingham 07 September 2010

Get your questions answered on becoming a ski or snowboard instructor and go in the draw to win a free instructor course!

New Ski Instructor Course Website - WIN A FREE COURSE! 23 August 2010

The team at EA Ski & Snowboard have been beavering away and are now unveiling their new scorching hot website with all the bells and whistles, including special discount offers that will make your sister cry with jealousy. Boo hoo… here’s the link:

5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid when Planning a Winter Season! 04 February 2010

This article is sure to give you peace of mind as you search for your ultimate winter season...