Now well into the 2014/15 season, Nonstop Ski & Snowboard, specialist in performance camps and courses in Western Canada's powder-heavy resorts, still has places left on its holiday camps; offering some of the most inspirational ways to enjoy the snow and improve either ski or snowboarding technique. Options include a fortnight-long snow safari, an intensive improvement camp based in Fernie and an explosive 'freestyle' camp week based in Banff.

East to West Snow Safari – two weeks depart 28th February from £2675pp

Depart on the 28th February 2015 for a two week snow safari, exploring some of Canada's best powder-heavy resorts including Banff, Revelstoke, Sun Peaks and Whistler Blackcomb. Nonstop takes care of all the logistics including transfers, lift passes and accommodation, whilst instruction and guiding is given from local pros. Designed for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders, time will be spent with professionals who will take you to the very best areas of the mountain and help you improve your off-piste technique and conquer terrain you perhaps wouldn't have found or had the confidence to tackle previously. The two week trip is priced from £2675 per person and includes transfers from Calgary, returning to Vancouver for international flights, all transport between resorts, bed and breakfast accommodation for 14 nights, six days of instruction, 12 days of lift passes; as well as a driver and host throughout the trip. This is a social trip, where you will meet like-minded people who have a passion for snow.

Banff One Week Freestyle Camp – depart 4th April 2015 from £895pp

Inspired by Britain's very own Jenny Jones' performance in the Olympics last year, freestyle is gaining popularity and there's no other better place to learn how to stomp new tricks than Banff; Canada's freestyle Mecca with a park in each of the areas's three ski resorts. Softer spring snow, and more forgiving landings means the conditions are perfect for quick progression whether on your straight airs, spins, or riding the boxes and rails. . The course is suitable for all standards of skier or snowboarder, from novice to advanced, and runs for one week from the 4th April. You will be provided with lift passes for all three of Banff's ski resorts: Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Norquay, as well as 4 days of expert freestyle tuition and a week's stay at Irwin's Mountain Inn, close to the Banff's nightlife spots. The price for the one week course is from £895 per person and includes full tuition for five days, breakfast each morning and four evening meals to coincide with the days you are training with the Nonstop pros.

Fernie Improvement Camp- 2 or 3 week option depart 14th March from £2345pp

With the longest vertical and largest ski area in the Canadian Rockies, Fernie is the perfect base for a dedicated improvement camp break; boasting excellent 'groomed runs' as well as five huge bowls, offering some of the world's most varied off-piste terrain. Choose either the ski or snowboard option to spend

a sociable holiday with structured coaching, sure to transform your technique and confidence. The small groups of no more than six fellow participants mean that you will receive excellent one to one feedback and will be matched to those of similar ability.  There's even the flexibility to tag on extra experiences, such as a day's Cat Skiing or an Avalanche Course. In addition, the three week option gives you the opportunity to add on a Level 1 instructor qualification, so you can head home as a fully qualified ski or snowboard instructor. The price for the two week option is from £2345 per person and includes 14 nights accommodation at the Red Tree Mountain Lodge in Fernie, transfers from Calgary airport, lift passes and four days of tuition in small groups each week. Weekly technical sessions are also included, as well as breakfast each morning and three dinners each week, with weekends spent freeskiing. The three week option is prices from £3195pp

Other options still available also include

Nonstop's first 'Ready to Heli' Camp - The Ultimate Powder Fix – departing on 28th February for one week priced at £1,950pp open to both skiers and snowboarders, based on two sharing. The price includes 7 nights' accommodation on a B&B basis, three evening meals, lift pass for Fernie Alpine Resort, airport transfers and all tuition and activities as per itinerary. www.nonstopsnow.com/courses/1-week-ready-to-heli-ski-camp-fernie 

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Fernie Improvement Camp- 1 week option departures on 14th or 28th February priced from £1240pp open to both skiers and snowboarders, based on two sharing. The price includes 7 nights' accommodation on a B&B basis, three dinners, lift pass for Fernie Alpine Resort, airport transfers and four days of full tuition as per itinerary.

http://www.nonstopsnow.com/courses/1-week-ski-improvement-camp-fernie/

http://www.nonstopsnow.com/courses/1-week-snowboard-improvement-camp-fernie-canada/

To book go to www.nonstopsnow.com or call UK: +44 (0)1225 632 165; Canada: +1 250 423 4622 or

Australia: +61 291 916 415.

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For more information please contact Fiona Reece or Emma Kent at Fiona Reece PR on fiona@fionareece.com /  emma@fionareece.com or call 01242 806804.

Notes to editor

All prices based on two sharing – twin share 'same sex' can be arranged for single guests.

More about Nonstop Ski & Snowboard

For the past 12 years, Nonstop Ski & Snowboard has been helping thousands of snow enthusiasts make the most of the mountains with a wide variety of expert ski and snowboard tuition camps including instructor courses, improvement camps and holidays in Canada, New Zealand & France.

Nonstop's coaching courses range in length from 1 week to 11 weeks. The cornerstone of every course or holiday is premium ski and snowboard tuition from a team of passionate & dedicated instructors who are some of the most highly qualified, experienced and respected in the industry. This is combined with skiing and riding in small well matched groups and a great social atmosphere and unforgettable experiences.

Specific to the 11 week instructor courses there is a vast selection of extra activities and experiences provided as part of the 'More' programme. [www.nonstopsnow.com/the-more-program]

Key audiences for the Nonstop product range are:

• Gap year students enjoying up to 11 weeks in resort, achieving their Level 1 instructor qualification and then graduating to either Level 2 or All Mountain Pro status, alongside a program of off mountain activities that immerse them in Canadian ski town culture
• Aspiring instructors who want to enter the ski or snowboard industry
• Career breakers looking for a well-earned break in the mountains or even a complete career change
• Keen skiers and snowboarders enjoy between one and three weeks as a complete change from the traditional ski holiday, leaving with a vastly improved skill level.

Courses start from £1,095 per person for a 1 week camp, based on a twin room share.

Nonstop Ski & Snowboard are Canadian specialists, with additional courses in Serre Chevalier in France as well as further afield in New Zealand, running at Treble Cone in the South Island.