Palisades Tahoe, also known as Olympic Valley, is a very popular resort in the USA known for its big terrain, powder days and epic spring conditions bring the party to town all season long. Overlooking Lake Tahoe, the resort features two mountains - Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows. Combined they feature over 270 trails accessed via 40 lifts across more than 6000 acres of skiable terrain. While the mountains aren't yet connected by lifts you can easily pick up a transfer bus between them and they are both covered by the same lift pass.
It gained notoriety with ski films such as G.N.A.R introducing the world to its competitive yet friendly ski culture. In the movie they reveal the previously secret game played by locals where you earn points for attempting certain lines, hunting down gnomes and boasting. After a season here, you'll surely be approaching people and letting them know that you're the best skier on the mountain ;)
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 and work as a snowboard instructor all in one season. Work in Canada, Japan or New Zealand.
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.
There’s one thing that adrenaline junkies and snow bunnies can agree on; Lake Tahoe is the place to be in the winter. At Lake Tahoe, you will quickly become one of the locals.
There are endless things to do in Lake Tahoe during winter. Hit the slopes. Ride a snowmobile. Cross-country ski. Sled. Snowshoe. No matter what you decide, North Lake Tahoe’s scenic mountainside is calling you to come play.
Taste the Wow Factor! Lake Tahoe is home to some of the most enticing dining options in Northern California and Nevada. And our après ski scene is top shelf as well.
There are a massive amount of events, live shows, live music and more to experience. To view a current full list of things you can experience see North Lake Tahoe Events
Training accommodation while training is at Kingswood Condominiums. Kingswood is in the heart of North Lake Tahoe, conveniently situated close to Kings Beach and a short bus from Palisades Resort. Condos are cozy three and four bedroom units that accommodate between five to eight trainees. After the level 1 exam you are required to find alternative season long accommodation, we provide some assistance here through contacts/links to explore, as does the team at Palisades, and you'll get to know your fellow course participants before the season so you can look together in groups!
EA Ski & Snowboard want you to have the best season possible at Palisades Tahoe. You will have access to a program manager who oversees the running of our Ski and Snowboard courses in Lake Tahoe and are there to offer advice and support at all times.
Our ski instructor course at Palisades Tahoe allows you to obtain a globally recognised qualification with The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI).
PSIA-AASI is at governing ski and snowboard instruction body in the United States that provides resources and qualifications to enhance individuals success as an instructor and inspire excitement about skiing and snowboarding. PSIA-AASI is a member of the International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA) so the qualification you gain through this program will be recognised worldwide.
