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SITCo Bespoke Ski Snowboard Trainer

Bespoke Ski & Snowboard Training in New Zealand — Train Your Own Way

Not everyone is looking for the same winter experience. Some people want a full instructor course. Others are preparing…
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Which Ski or Snowboard Instructor Course Is Right for You?

Level 1 vs Level 2 vs Level 3 (Quick Value Guide) The Quick Comparison Course Price NZD$ Best For…
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🎿 What It’s Really Like Training as a Ski Instructor in New Zealand (SITCo Update)

If you’ve been following along on our socials, you’ll have seen a mix of training clips, coaching insights, and…
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Holidays Over? Time to Plan Your Winter.

The holidays are done. The bags are unpacked. The routine is back.But before you fully settle into “back to…
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Ski Instructor Adventures – Japan December 2025

Ski Instructor Adventures taking us to Japan. Great time had in @nisekograndhirafu and @shigakogen.info. Great to see new instructors coming through, and…
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Ready for your own SITCo story?

Read what others said 👇 Whether you ski or snowboard, this is your chance to level up your riding,…
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🏂 Thinking About a Level 1 Snowboard Instructor Course? Here’s Why It’s a Total Game Changer. ❄️✨

A Level 1 snowboard instructor course isn’t just for future instructors — it’s for riders who want to massively…
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🎿 Thinking About a Level 1 Ski Instructor Course? Here’s Why It’s a Game Changer. ❄️✨

Unlock the mountain in a whole new way. A Level 1 ski instructor course isn’t just for future instructors…
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SITCo 2026 Course Dates Are Live!

SITCo 2026 Course Dates Are Live! We’re excited to announce that SITCo’s 2026 course dates are now confirmed and…
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SITCo Performance Ski Camps

Prepare for Your NZSIA Level 2 with Confidence!

Join a SITCo Performance Camp – Your Pathway to Success Are you ready to take the next big step…
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Adventures of a Ski Instructor

How and why to begin your ski instructor adventures! …
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6 Ways To Take Your Skiing To The Next Level

6 Ways To Take Your Skiing To The Next Level

Come Join Us in NZ…winter 2024 – June – October 2024…
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Ski Snowboard Instructor Courses 2023

What Snowboard Should I Get?

What Snowboard Should I Get? What Snowboard do I need for my Snowboard Instructor Course? Snowboard choice will depend…
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What Skis Should I Get For My Ski Instructor Course?

What Skis Should I Get?

What Skis Should I Get? What Skis do I need for my Ski Instructor Course? The skis you choose…
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Ski Snowboard Instructor Courses 2023

2023 Was A Good One!

2023 Was a Good One! We’re back, baby.Business and travel is back. 2023 was good. After a slower period…
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SITCo 2022 Whats New

What’s New in 2022

Here we go 2022! On the SITCo front, we are super stoked to be able to reintroduce our INSTRUCTOR…
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Are You Ready For Your Level 2 Ski Instructor Qualification?

The NZ Winter season is in full swing, the busy school holidays are over and now everyone is getting…
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SITCo Press Release JUne 2021

Press Release 3rd June 2021

Normally we keep a pretty low profile, but we are so excited about our Performance Ski Camps that we…
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Performance Ski Camps

How do I know if I’m a good enough skier to attend a performance camp?

Deciding what level of skier you are can be pretty subjective, especially when it’s based on technical requirements. Not…
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Getting to know – COLIN TANNER

In this brief interview we get to find out a little bit more about SITCo Founder Colin Tanner Place…
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Advanced Ski Camp - Coronet Peak August 2021

Performance Ski Camps Testimonials 2020

Performance Ski Camps are 5 fun-filled days smashing it out all over the mountain with a Technical, Tactical, and…
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Level 1 Instructor Pathway

Are you thinking about getting your Ski Instructor qualifications? SITCo run 5 day performance ski camps, or “boot camps”,…
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Performance Ski Camp Dates 2021

Dates for the 2021 SITCo performance Ski Camps. Find the dates that suit you, and book. …
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Performance Ski Camps – New for 2021

New for 2021, performance ski camps will appeal to a wide audience… …
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Advanced Ski Camp - Coronet Peak August 2021

Snowsports Internship or Instructor Training – which course should you take?

Deciding which course to do can be tricky, especially with the multiple options offered by SITCo. We have internships…
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In the beginning – how SITCo founder, Gavin learned to Ski!

“I’m not gonna catch the gondola down anymore, I’m gonna ski back to the bottom.’…
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How SITCo started – bumps, beers and Jägermeister

Soll is a small, picturesque village in the Kufstein district in Austria, not particularly famous for its skiing but…
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Ski & Snowboard Instructor Courses | Performance Ski Camps

Advanced ski camps, performance courses, ski improvement camps, call them what you like, this season SITCo have collaborated with…
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