Palisades Tahoe

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USA

Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows) was home to the 1960 Winter Olympics. It boasts an average 400 inches of snowfall every year and is part of the Ikon Pass collective.
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2400
Skiable Terrain Acres
100
Runs
10m
Annual Snow Fall
869m
Vertical Drop

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Palisades Tahoe

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 ;)

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Palisades Tahoe

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Ski Internship

Ski Internship

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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Pre-Course

  • Guaranteed Paid Job Offer
  • Course Prep & Advice
  • Visa Planning & Support
  • Welcome Pack & Schedule
  • Online login area with live updates and group chat

City Orientation*

  • Airport Meet & Greet
  • Hotel Transfer
  • Sightseeing
  • One / Two Nights Accommodation
  • Bank Accounts, Tax Numbers, Sim Cards, etc.
  • Evening Meal, Breakfast & Social Event

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).

Arrival - At Resort

  • Meet & Greet
  • Full Season Program Manager
  • Ski Area Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation*
  • Equipment Advice & Deals
  • Social Events


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.

Training - At Resort

  • Level 1 Training
  • Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Digital Training Manuals
  • Association Membership
  • Lift Pass
  • Social Events

Rest Of Season - At Resort

  • Employee Induction
  • Start Work
  • Instructor Uniform
  • Resort Employee Season Pass
  • Additional Benefits
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Snowboard Internship

Snowboard Internship

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.

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Pre-Course

  • Guaranteed Paid Job Offer
  • Course Prep & Advice
  • Visa Planning & Support
  • Welcome Pack & Schedule
  • Online login area with live updates and group chat

City Orientation*

  • Airport Meet & Greet
  • Hotel Transfer
  • Sightseeing
  • One / Two Nights Accommodation
  • Bank Accounts, Tax Numbers, Sim Cards, etc.
  • Evening Meal, Breakfast & Social Event

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).

Arrival - At Resort

  • Meet & Greet
  • Full Season Program Manager
  • Ski Area Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation*
  • Equipment Advice & Deals
  • Social Events


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.

Training - At Resort

  • Level 1 Training
  • Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Digital Training Manuals
  • Association Membership
  • Lift Pass
  • Social Events

Rest Of Season - At Resort

  • Employee Induction
  • Start Work
  • Instructor Uniform
  • Resort Employee Season Pass
  • Additional Benefits
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Palisades Tahoe

Overview

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What it's like working at

What it's like training in

Palisades Tahoe

At Lake Tahoe, you will quickly become one of the locals. 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 USD 6
  • A cold après ski beer USD 5
  • A Burrito big enough for the whole family USD 8.50
  • A pack of five bagels from the Safeway Supermarket USD 4

Accommodation

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!

  • Twin or triple share rooms
  • Large living area
  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • Laundry and linen provided
  • Walking distance to restaurants and supermarkets
*The above is an indicative based on last season and is subject to change based on availability and updates to pricing

Program Manager

EA Ski & Snowboard want you to have the best season possible at Palisades Tahoe. You will have access to a program managers who oversees the running of our Ski and Snowboard courses in Lake Tahoe and are there to offer advice and support at all times.

Certification Overview

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.

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