Warren Smith Ski Academy - Verbier
The Academy is famous for its level of experience at training ski instructors and performance skiing athletes. Over the past 10 years, more than 500 ski instructors have benefitted from coaching at the Academy. The GAP Ski Instructor course is run in association with BASI (British Association of Snowsports Instructors) and consists of nine weeks residence in the prestigious resort of Verbier, Switzerland. It takes successful students up to BASI Level 2 (Formally known as BASI 3) ski instructor level is designed to develop the following aspects of the students skiing skills:
- Personal Development for Performance Carving, Moguls, Steeps, Freeride,
- Powder, Freestyle with Warren Smith and his Academy Team
- Preparation for BASI Level 1 Ski Instructor Course
- Understanding and effective use of the BASI Central Theme
- BASI Level 1 Instructor Course – 5 Days
- BASP 2 Day First Aid Course
- Avalanche and Mountain Awareness Courses
- Ski Maintenance Training
- Sport Psychology and Science
- Ski Biomechanics and its importance with Ski Instruction
- Professional Video Filming and Analysis
- Core and Ski Specific Physical Training
- BASI Level 2 Ski Instructor Course – 10 Days
Course Dates and Prices
| Course Name | Start Date | End Date | Location | Price | |
| BASI 1 & 2 | 02/07/2011 | 03/09/2011 | Saas Fee | £4779 | Book |
Additional Information
The Saas-fee instructor course does not include accommodation, however options are available for the entire stay (63 nights) from £2709 - £3654 in 3* / 4* hotels in the centre of town.