Active Life operates Palcall Tsumagoi Resort in Gunma and owns and manages two hotels at Madarao Mountain Resort in northern Nagano. Founded with the goal of delivering exceptional, curated experiences for sports enthusiasts, Active Life offers tailored packages that include accommodation, meals, and either ski and snowboard lessons or guided on-mountain adventures.
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort - Tucked into the mountains of Gunma, Palcall Tsumagoi features Japan’s longest gondola, wide-open bowls, and natural terrain features. While known for its mellow groomers, the resort also offers in-bounds powder zones, ridge drops, and playful sidecountry with minimal crowds. With reliable snowfall and a relaxed atmosphere, Palcall is a hidden gem for freeriders looking to escape the busier resorts and chase fresh lines all day.
Serious about becoming a ski instructor? Train, qualify & work all in one season. Work in Canada, Japan, Switzerland, New Zealand or the USA.
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* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Internships. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).
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* Accommodation differs from resort to resort, please speak with our team to check on this for your preferred resort. Usually accommodation is covered until the end of the level 1 exam with an option to remain at your own cost for the remainder of the season.
Designed to fast track your instructor career. Train, qualify & work as a snowboard instructor all in one season. Work in Canada, Japan, New Zealand or USA.
Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Internships. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).
Note:
* Accommodation differs from resort to resort, please speak with our team to check on this for your preferred resort. Usually accommodation is covered until the end of the level 1 exam with an option to remain at your own cost for the remainder of the season.
At Palcall, instructors typically work 32–40 hours per week, with the season running from early December through the end of March. Most lessons are beginner-focused, and instructors can expect to teach five to six days per week. Experience with freestyle or park riding is a big plus at this location.
Your training for the level 1 will take place at Karuizawa, this is on the main island of Japan and it opens early in November. You will be provided with accommodation, transport, lift passes and local support during this period and will stay in a traditional Japanese style accommodation in Karuizawa. You can expect early season conditions here and mostly man made snow - for training for the level 1 this is great as you can focus on the foundation skills required. The snow generally starts coming thick and fast in Japan from late November onwards, so you can focus on training initially and then be available to enjoy the powder later on.
This part of your program is held at Karuizawa which is nearby to Hakuba but guarantees early season snow. After an orientation in Tokyo you will transfer to Hostel style accommodation here.
Staff are housed in dorm-style accommodation for approximately ¥6,000 per month, with an optional meal plan available for about ¥400 per day. The total monthly cost of living averages around ¥30,000, making this a very affordable setup for a ski season in Japan.
EA Ski and Snowboard Training want you to have the best season possible in Japan.
Once in Japan you'll become part of the ski school staff at location and will have guidance from senior ski school employees in resort.
Our Snowboard Instructor Internship Course Program Karuizawa allows you to obtain a globally recognised qualification with the SBINZ (Snowboard Instruction New Zealand). The SBINZ are well-established, educational bodies that are internationally renowned for producing professional, knowledgeable instructors, with the capabilities to teach and ride at very high standards. They are both internationally recognised as a well-established, professional provider and has a reputation for high-quality and knowledge. SBINZ instructors can competently perform and teach on snow in many cultures and conditions. This qualification can take you anywhere.
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