Welcome to Wanaka
February 2007
Snow Trainers are now offering courses at Cardrona Alpine Resort. Students can live in the beautiful and relaxed town of Wanaka, enjoying breathtaking views of the lake and mountains.
Only a short drive from Wanaka is Cardrona Alpine Resort, renowned for it´s high quality snow, great groomed trails and extensive terrain park.
Spend a winter training for your internationally recognised New Zealand Ski or Snowboard |
Instructor qualifications and enjoy the friendly relaxed lifestyle that Wanaka is famous for. |
Japan - Powder Heaven
January 2007
Japan here we come! After a successful scouting mission to Japan, Snow Trainers are pleased to announce Ski and Snowboard Courses in Hirafu, Niseko beginning January 2008.
The course will include the internationally recognised New Zealand qualifications, the first time they will ever be conducted outside of NZ.
The 4 mountain pass will ensure you will always have new terrain to explore, and the average snow fall of 14 metres / 46 feet will provide you with more powder days than you´d find at any resort in Canada!
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What a fantastic opportunity to gain new qualifications while enjoying some of the best snow in the world. On top of this you´ll be experiencing the wonderful Japanese culture and might even learn a new language in the process. |
Aspen - The best of the best.
December 2006
Snow Trainers 06 graduate Krista Whang has been instructing at Aspen in Colorado during the 06/07 winter. What an achievement to be hired by one of the most exclusive resorts in the world in her first season!
Congratulations Krista! Many people instruct for years before being given the opportunity to instruct at Aspen and rub shoulders with the rich and famous.
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All the team at Snow Trainers wish her the best and know that Krista is the first of many students to follow in her foot (boot) steps. |
Snow Trainers Meet the Pro's
August 2006
With so many pro skiers and snowboarders coming to Queenstown these days it’s hard not to run in to one! Snow Trainers student Georgina Woollam was lucky enough to congratulate Olympic snowboard gold medallist Kelly Clark on another gold medal performance, this time at the Burton Open at Snow Park.
Justin, Matt and Lisa scored autographs from some of the DC team and got a photo with the legendary Travis Parker. |
Tim and Brett met their idol, pro snowboarder Devun Walsh!
"You never know who you’ll run into when you’re in the bars in Queenstown" says Snow Trainers Director David Poussard. |
The Swedish Connection
October 2006
Snow Trainers first Swedish student Linus Krohn achieved his Snowboard Stage One in 2005. Linus returned this year to sit the extremely tough New Zealand Snowboard Stage Two exam.
Not many people pass all components on the first try but with some expert coaching from Snow Trainers director David Poussard he was one of the few successful candidates!
Thanks Linus for giving Snow Trainers a 100% pass rate for Stage Two students!!
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A Dream Come True
November 2006
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Ben Haines, one of Snow Trainers star students in 2004, has realised his dream of becoming an instructor at Whistler in Canada!
Renowned as being one of the most amazing resorts in the world, instructing jobs at Whistler are extremely sought after and the competition is fierce.Here’s what Ben had to say:
“Today’s the day it all paid off - I just got offered a full time job in Whistler Snowboard School. So I just wanted to say thanks muchly for all your help and training ... big up your bad selves!!”
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Snow Guarantee Jobs
July 2006
Snow Trainers are pleased to announce a number of ski and snowboard instructor positions available for Snow Trainer students at Okemo Mountain Resort, Vermont, USA!
"I really appreciate your sending so many great applicants our way. I’m very excited about the prospect of so many new faces coming in with some quality training already behind them, including their new certification level" says Okemo Ski and Snowboard School Director Dan Burgeron
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Okemo has already offered employment to many of Snow Trainers students and is eager to continue with this fantastic relationship.
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From NASA to Snow Trainers, What a Career Break
September 2006
Wow, what a career to take a break from. Brian Gulliver took some time off from his work with NASA to become a Snow Trainers student and passed his exams looking smoother than your average rocket launch.
Brian didn’t mind at all leaving the beautiful weather in Florida to join us in the Queenstown powder, he still brought his lap top to help the guys back at Cape Canaveral but luckily there were no real emergencies!
Brian is a NASA engineer and helped design the “White Room”, an environmental chamber at the end of the access arm that leads the astronauts to the space shuttle. |
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What our Students say
“Best thing I have done in a long, long time and I wish to stay working and playing up in the snow for a very long time! Thanks for everything”
Andrew Stamiris, Switzerland
Class of 2006
“Thanks for everything guys, had a blast, riding improved plenty, and passed the course, couldn't really ask for much else!”
Ben Haines, England
Class of 2004
“I am totally in LOVE with Queenstown!!”
Kay Morrill, England
Class of 2004 |
What our Students say
“This has been an unreal experience made especially rewarding due to the personalities and abilities of you guys.”
John 'JC' Collery, Ireland
Class of 2006
“The level of instruction by the team was excellent.”
Chris Rowley, Australia
Class of 2006
“I'd do it all over again!! Thanks again for a fantastic 3 months.” Jamie Blake, England
Class of 2004 |
What our Students say
“When I was in NZ I was living the dream. Well stoked with the
course and even more I’m now a snowboard instructor, yee ha! Thanks boyos.”
Craig ‘Renski’ Renolds, Wales
Class of 2005
“Did not think my riding would improve so much!”
Andrew Farrimond, South Africa
Class of 2006
“Thanks again for a fantastic season, I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.”
Jim Stimpson, France
Class of 2004 |
What our Students say
“Professionally presented the content, yet remained informal and fun throughout!”
John 'JC' Collery, Ireland
Class of 2006
“Beautiful view from the lodge. Snow covered peaks, plenty of activities. Great place to spend the winter.”
Chris Rowley, Australia
Class of 2006
“F***ing awesome”
Ben Haines, England
Class of 2004 |
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Snow Trainers PO Box 846, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand, Tel +64 21 258 6259 © 2007 |
