Courses and Events
Lots of great events happening in February including some Big Mountain Pro Days and City Lights. Northern Festival is coming to Troll on March 15-16 and save the date for Spring Fling, March 29-30 in Big White and April 26-27 in Whistler. More information on all regional events can be found on www.snowprobc.com
A special event will be held at Grouse on April 11, 2025! We’re organizing a reunion of staff who taught between 1966 and 1987. Help celebrate Ornulf Johnsen’s recent induction into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. More information can be found on our website.
Scholarships
Do you need financial assistance for your next CSIA course? Scholarship deadline has been extended to February 28, 2025. Congratulations to the 23 members that have received their scholarships and best of luck on your courses. Also, Bursaries and Community Chest Program are also available. More information about how to apply can be found under the funding tab on our website.
Contest Alerts
Course Conductors and Participants! Share a photo or story from your CSIA course or exam in BC/Yukon for a chance to win some awesome CSIA swag! Use the hashtag #ourCSIABC and don’t forget to tag us! 3 random entries will be drawn each week in February. You must be a current CSIA member residing in BC or the Yukon to qualify.
Ski-Town Contest – Does your ski community, resort and snow school have what it takes to be crowned BC/Yukon’s Ski-Town 2025? Show the region why your snow school/resort stands above all others by submitting a video that shows what makes your resort unique and how your snow school, resort and ski community come together to share the passion and spirit of skiing. Winning entry receives $5,000 for snow school/resort upgrades and the opportunity to host a regional event the following season. More information under the contest tab on the website.
Monthly question – What’s the difference between a ski instructor and a mutual fund? Send your answer to contests@snowprobc.com for a chance to win a prize (winner drawn at random from entries, must be a current CSIA member residing in BC or the Yukon to participate). The answer to last month’s question was, “they look great until they hit the ice.” Congratulations to Andy, whose name was randomly drawn for a prize.