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FAQs

Every year we receive lots of email asking us questions. This season we will post a selection of these questions on this page with answers.

Hopefully these pages will help you with any problems you encounter. If not please email us!

To quickly find anything specific, use the “Find” option in the browser “Edit” menu.

You may find the following links useful for Q & A’s for the CSIA and CASI

CSIA Site Canada
CASI Site Canada

IMPORTANT NOTE:
A while back B.A.S.I. changed the notation of their qualifications, so when viewing FAQ’s from previous years please bear the following info in mind:

 Old B.A.S.I. Name  New B.A.S.I. Name
  BASI Grade 3 Instructor   Alpine Level 1 Instructor
  BASI Grade 2 Instructor   Alpine Level 2 Instructor
  BASI Grade 1 Ski Teacher   Alpine Ski Teacher ISIA

 

Q: What is the main difference between the Fastrack Gap Course and the CSIA Ski Courses?

A: The Fastrack Gap Course covers CSIA Ski Level 1 and 2 and a  First Aid Course and includes lots of extra training weeks.

Q: What is included in the Course fee?

A: Course fee is just for the Course, Exam and Assessment.   Accommodation, lift pass, travel etc are all extra but we can help with discounts and logistics.

Q: What happens if there is a lack of snow?

A: If snow is lacking in Soldeu, then we transport candidates to a higher resort about 15 minutes away.  We rarely have to do this.  There is plenty of theory to cover as well so there may be an indoor workshop.

Q: What are the timings each day?

A: Candidates meet at the top of the Soldeu Gondola (only one Gondola in Soldeu).  Meeting time is 09:15am ready to start at 09:30am.  You are usually on the mountain all day.  Any theory work is in the evening.

Q: What is the nearest airport?

A: Most candidates fly into Barcelona (BCN) or Toulouse and then catch a local bus to Soldeu.  More bus times are available from Barcelona (BCN).   We can help with bus tickets.

Q: What is the minimum age to take a Ski or Snowboard Course?

A: For a short Course the minimum age is 15.

A: For Fastrack Courses where a candidate is in resort for 8 – 10 weeks, minimum age is 1

Q: I have a qualification from another Alliance and want to join the Canadian Alliance.  What Level can I join?

A: You need to contact the Canadian Alliance and apply for Foreign Affiliate Membership.  More details on our Website under Resources – Foreign Affiliate but below are the links for Ski (CSIA) and Snowboard (CASI)

Link for CSIA – https://www.snowpro.com/en/membership/categories

Link for CASI – https://casi-acms.com/international-membership/

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