Tell me about Northstar
Northstar has a fantastic selection of man-made parks & pipes including one of only 3 Burton Stash Parks in the World! The training staff are also some of the best in the USA, led by Mike Hafer who is a member of the PSIA Western Demonstration Team and examining squad.
Shaun White, the two-time Olympic champion in halfpipe, makes Northstar USA his primary training grounds. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live, work and ride at the same resort as the man himself!
Patricia Gunn
Northstar Ski Resort Facts
Annual Average Snowfall: 350 inches (29 feet!!)
Snowmaking Coverage: 50%
7 Terrain Parks including Burton Progression Park and one of the only Burton ‘Stash’ Parks in the World! Plus, 1 Superpipe & 1 Halfpipe!
On mountain village including 9,000 square foot ice skating rink, outdoor bars and restaurants
Terrain: 73 trails – 25% Beginner / 50% Intermediate / 25% Advanced + total no. Lifts: 19 including 7 express chairs and two gondolas
Becoming a Ski or Snowboard Instructor at Northstar, Lake Tahoe
EA Ski and Snowboard Training have set up the perfect ski instructor course and snowboard instructor course at Northstar to ensure you will have the best winter season, ever! Join EA this winter on a ski or snowboard internship program and gain your level 1 and level 2 PSIA ski or snowboard instructing certification, all while enjoy riding some of the steepest slopes in the U.S - check out some of the inclusions and benefits!
SK INTERNSHIP
INTERNSHIP INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodation during training
- Guaranteed job offer
- Full season lift pass
- Level 1 training
- Level 1 exam costs
- Association membership
- Mountain transfers
- Future job opportunities with our network of 30+ resort partners around the globe
- Program managers at each location
- Training webinars
- Special deals on flights and insurance
STARTING AT
$5975
SNOWBOARD INTERNSHIP
INTERNSHIP INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodation during training
- Guaranteed job offer
- Full season lift pass
- Level 1 training
- Level 1 exam costs
- Association membership
- Mountain transfers
- Future job opportunities with our network of 30+ resort partners around the globe
- Program managers at each location
- Training webinars
- Special deals on flights and insurance
STARTING AT
$6975
Living and working at Northstar, Lake Tahoe
You will quickly become one of the locals and enjoy ‘mates rates’, ‘mean hookups’ and a lot of fun. People are often keen to know how much it costs to buy food so here’s our shopping list rundown:
- A bowl of chicken wings from Jason's bar and Grill (a local favourite) US$6
- A cold apres ski beer from Rubicon Northstar Village US$5
- A Burrito Big enough for the whole family from Big Wave Dave’s US$8.50
- A pack of 5 Bagels from the Safeway Supermarket US$4
Meet the Ski School Team at Northstar
What about accommodation?
Accommodation at Northstar is based at Kingswood Condominiums. Kingswood is located in the heart of North Lake Tahoe, conveniently situated close to Kings Beach, the 24-hour casino nightlife and Northstar Resort. Condos are cozy 3 and 4 bedroom units that accommodate between 5-8 trainees. Assistance is provided so that participants can move into accommodation in groups once they commence work.
- Twin or Triple Share (King & Queen upgrade rooms available on request)
- Big Lounge area with Cable TV
- Fully Equipment Kitchens
- Laundry & Linen
- Walking Distance to Restaurants & Supermarket
Certification Overview
Our ski instructor course at Northstar, Lake 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 world-wide.
Program Manager
EA Ski & Snowboard want you to have the best season possible at Northstar, Lake Tahoe. We have two program managers who oversee the running of our Ski and Snowboard courses in Northstar who are easily contactable and there to offer advice and support at all times. Not only are they familiar with Northstar itself, but they also work for the ski school and will be a familiar face to make your gap year and first winter season that much easier.
Disclaimer: The above information should be used as a guide and is subject to change.
REVIEWS FROM EA ALUMNI
Getting paid to snowboard is so amazing...I do not want to go back to my other job! Everyone who has a passion for the sport should at least try this out for a season! ...see more
I chose to do the ultimate plus programme because it would give me the best chance at getting an instructing job in the future... Being able to ski every day if you wanted was the dream. ...see more
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Become a ski instructor and then get paid work in 1 of 30+ resorts across 5 different countries!
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