Student comments about Snow Trainers ski and snowboard instructor courses

SNOW TRAINEES SAY...

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New Zealand, Japan and USA course reviews

James Greenway, UK

James Greenway, UK

"Snow Trainers is more than just a training program, it's an experience that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys skiing or boarding. A trip spent making great friends, trying new things from bungy jumping to heli boarding and improving my riding thanks to awesome training made it ten weeks I'll remember forever. Huge thanks to the dedicated and hard working guys that run the course, because of them I now have two qualifications and two jobs instructing!"

Emily McGrath, Australia

Emily McGrath, Australia

"It was such an amazing experience, I learnt loads whilst having so much fun!! Even for those who aren't looking to be instructors and just want to improve their riding will definitely benefit!"

Rosie Burt, Scotland

Rosie Burt, Scotland

"The Snow Trainers course was the best thing I ever did. The friends I made, the bungy and heliskiing, nights out, wicked trainers and the improvement in my riding all collaborated to make the best three months of my life."

Jonna Kaukomaa, Finland

Jonna Kaukomaa, Finland

"I had the most amazing time and met the most amazing people, and got a certificate out of it as well!! I will never forget the 10 weeks, I miss NZ and the people from the course so much!!!"

Jack Le Brun, England

Jack Le Brun, England

"The nightlife in Queenstown is epic to say the least. Party capital of the Southern Hemisphere. Snow Trainers course was most probably the best 3 months of my life. Straight up get out there bro! No questions, just do it!"

Rob Dunks, UK

Rob Dunks, UK

"Yeh... er... how about, GET ME THE FREAKIN' HELL BACK OUT THERE!"

Ed Pickard, UK

Ed Pickard, UK

"I had so much fun and it was such a great experience meeting loads of great people - and I got great qualifications out of it!"

Andy Jones, Ireland

Andy Jones, Ireland

"Thanks for an amazing time & helping me pass L1 & 2! You guys have been awesome."

Laurence Laxton, Australia

Laurence Laxton, Australia

"Hey, I've just started work in Okemo in Vermont...thanks heaps for the training and the great course, definitely a good set of life skills to learn."

Andrew Stamiris, Switzerland

Andrew Stamiris, Switzerland

“Best thing I have done in a long, long time and I wish to stay working and playing up in the snow for a very long time! Thanks for everything”

Craig 'Renski' Reynolds, Wales

Craig 'Renski' Reynolds, Wales

"My time in NZ was the best of my life ..and I just wanna thank you boyos for that....... When I was in NZ I was living the dream. Well stoked with the course and even more I’m now a snowboard instructor, yee ha!!"

Jackson Thodey, Australia

Jackson Thodey, Australia

"Thanks for a wicked good time over the last 2 months. I am so stoked I came (to Japan) and getting the Level Two made it all the better. You guys did a great job."

Jim Stimpson, France

Jim Stimpson, France

“Thanks again for a fantastic season, I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.”

Josh Smith, England

Josh Smith, England

“The improvement in my skiing is amazing, especially as I first skied less than 6 months ago!”

John 'JC' Collery, Ireland

John 'JC' Collery, Ireland

"This has been an unreal experience made especially rewarding due to the personalities and abilities of you guys. Professionally presented the content, yet remained informal and fun throughout!”

Kevin Skinner, England

Kevin Skinner, England

“Thanks guys for making this season even better. Great group of guys and girls, all the best for the future. Oh yes and by the way SNOW TRAINERS ROCK!!!!!!!”

Chris Rowley, Australia

Chris Rowley, Australia

“The level of instruction by the team was excellent. Beautiful view from the lodge. Snow covered peaks, plenty of activities. Great place to spend the winter."

Jill Hocking, UK

Jill Hocking, UK

"Arigatou gozaimasu (thankyou very much) Snow Trainers. Massive thanks to Barney for the skills, and cheers to Papa Smurf and his electric copper hair!"

Ben Haines, England

Ben Haines, England

“Thanks for everything guys, had a blast, riding improved plenty, and passed the course, couldn't really ask for much else! F***ing awesome!

Christiaan Petschi, England

Christiaan Petschi, England

“Awesome 10 weeks! Didn’t think my skiing could change so much. Definitely coming back to Queenstown.”

Andrew Farrimond, South Africa

Andrew Farrimond, South Africa

“Did not think my riding would improve so much!”

Dai Nevis, Wales

Dai Nevis, Wales

“The training has been excellent and my riding has improved so much. Every instructor gave me excellent advice and feedback.”

Nick Reading, England

Nick Reading, England

"Thanks for all the training and advice you gave me, it's really helped me here at Perisher Blue (ski resort Australia)...thanks for all your dedication and making me such a kickass instructor!"

Brian Gulliver, USA

Brian Gulliver, USA

"I sincerely appreciate your patience and talents in helping all of us have a wonderful NZ experience."

Kay Morrill, England

Kay Morrill, England

“I am totally in LOVE with Queenstown!!”

Jamie Blake, England

Jamie Blake, England

“I'd do it all over again!! Thanks again for a fantastic 3 months.”