Julie’s season in Whistler, Canada, has been the wildest experience, filled with many unforgettable moments on and off the slopes. Read about Julie’s adventures as an instructor in Whistler, Canada, which gave her the opportunity to check off the coolest experiences from her bucket list. A little break from the daily life as an instructor in Whistler We’ve had a lot of fun joint events with the entire Snowminds group here in Whistler, Canada, organized by our Team Leader, such as New Year’s, ice skating, and a light show in the forest. One of the first things we did together was vodka tasting ..read more

Mathilde became a ski instructor through Snowminds and was surprised to discover Japan as a ski destination – famous for its deep snow but also for a culture of peace and order, which matched Mathilde’s perfectionist nature. Read more about Mathilde’s Japanese journey, from her ski instructor course to the friendships she made with people from all around the world, and what her daily life as a ski instructor in Japan looks like. The Start of My Japanese Ski Instructor Adventure I was drawn by the opportunities Snowminds offers to work as a ski instructor in Japan, a place I had never imagined ..read more

Everything you should know in order to become a snowboard instructor! Who can become a snowboard instructor? The most important feature a snowboard instructor needs is the motivation to snowboard and teach others. And since you are reading this right now, you are probably motivated! The next question is usually, “how much snowboarding experience is actually required, to become a snowboard instructor?” In our opinion – Everyone can become a snowboard instructor! If you can snowboard safely on medium terrain and have approximately 3-4 weeks of snowboarding experience, you are definitely eligible ..read more

10 reasons why you should become a ski instructor with Snowminds If your dream is to become a ski or snowboard instructor, you are surely wondering what the best way is to do so. Here, you can find 10 reasons why you should choose Snowminds for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!  1. Security is top priority Naturally, we at Snowminds do everything to make sure you can experience the season of a lifetime. But in case something should disrupt your experience on our end, you are covered by the Snowminds money back guarantee. In that case you can choose to either move your ski holiday or instr ..read more

Dreaming of becoming a ski instructor? Don’t hesitate to pursue the dream today. There are many benefits to applying as a ski instructor early and embarking on your journey. The current winter season is full-on, don’t miss out on the next one. Here are 5 reasons why YOU should start applying as a ski instructor early and ensure that you are on the way to your ski school! The season usually runs from December till the end of March. To get the most out of the winter we want to send you off as early as possible.  Our recruitment process begins when you send an application. You’ll be invited ..read more

Follow the journey of Nikolaj’s ski season in Fernie, from fun nights out in town to epic days on the slopes, this is a tales of how this charming ski resort, became his second home   More Than a Destination: How Fernie Became My Home Away From Home Charming, down-to-earth, and friendly—these are the ways I would describe Fernie as a town, looking apart from the skiing. This is what makes Fernie such a special place to me; you’ve got a young vibe in town, where everyone feels like a local, and the guys driving the bus are your buddies you go shred with in your spare time. I started my tim ..read more

Julie’s ski adventure in Whistler: Embracing the unknown and travelling alone “It required a certain amount of courage and an open-minded approach to the unknown, once I decided to go on my ski season.” As I faced my second gap year, I felt the urge to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone. But I wanted to go all-in and choose nothing less than Whistler in Canada as my destination—something I’ve always dreamed about. However, there was a small problem; I would have to do it alone. It was a decision that required a certain amount of courage and an open-minded approach to the unk ..read more

Everything you should know in order to become a ski instructor! Who can become a ski instructor? The most important feature a ski instructor needs is the motivation to ski and teach others. And since you are reading this right now, you are probably already motivated! The next question is usually, “how much ski experience is actually required to become a ski instructor?”. In our opinion – everyone can become a ski instructor! If you can ski safely on medium terrain and have approximately 3-4 weeks of skiing experience, you are definitely eligible. There are different courses that suits differen ..read more

PARTNERS It can feel overwhelming to get everything in order for a big trip. Fortunately, we have a strong team of partners who make everything a bit easier! We are proud to have partners all over the world who help make your experiences with Snowminds smoother. Below, we have listed some of them that are definitely worth a visit – whether it’s about the latest ski equipment, the sharpest words for the instructor job, or a coffee in Copenhagen. SNOWLINGO Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Maybe you’re not quite sharp on languages for a winter season yet, but don’t worry – you have to start somewhere. Wheth ..read more

Are you thinking about doing a season in Austria? This blog will give you a little insight into what to expect and what a day in an Austrian ski school could look like.  Read about Julias’ everyday life and the experiences she made in her seasons in Skischule Bad Hofgastein. Now first of all, no matter where you will work as an instructor there will never be a day that’s just like the other. But that’s exactly what makes the season life so exciting!  I have worked in Skischule Bad Hofgastein for five seasons now and can tell you that there will be surprises every day!  The by fa ..read more