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We Are Sno are awesome! I would have never seen myself settling in to such a foreign environment like Niseko in Japan as well as I managed to without the help of We Are Sno's guidance. The whole experience with them has been amazing, from arrival in Japan all the way through the season there has been help and networks to support everyone!

The training and accommodation that was provided as part of the package was amazing, it allowed us as hopeful instructors to become qualified instructors very smoothly and without any hitches. As for the rest of the group of guys and girls that were training and qualifying alongside me they were (and are) all great fun people and there has been no struggles getting along with any of them! This ease with each other was also helped along by the We Are Sno point of contact in Niseko, Ed, who organised many great fun events which created a real bond between all the instructors and a much better understanding of some Japanese culture and also some ski town cultures too!

In all, if you are even thinking about taking a part of the We Are Sno program then do it! It has got me hooked on the instructor life and many others too but most of all it has allowed me to have the most enjoyable 5 months or so I could have possibly imagined!

I was apart of the We Are Sno crew that went out to Japan for the 2018/2019 season. I honestly couldn't imagine coming out to Niseko, Japan, any other way. Since I first contacted the organisation I soon learned how organised and well communicated the company is. They were very transparent with everything leading up to the trip and any questions I had were answered quickly and with professionalism.

We Are Sno provides you with an extremely easy transition into the life in Niseko. The crew of people I came out here with to do my training and become instructors with were like minded and amazing people. I have made many close friends and some great connections all thanks to We Are Sno. Instead of going straight to a ski school, I couldn't stress enough how awesome it was to do it with this company. You will get to experience some things you normally never would have. From the social events organised at Karaoke to the Japanese hot pot dinners made for us. You are introduced to the culture in a supportive and incredibly fun environment. A season I will never forget! Thank you Ed, Adrian, our hosts Yoko, and Peter, and our trainers Nathan, Scotty, and Campbell.

Right from the start, I knew exactly what was going on as soon as possible, the organisation was incredible. The quality of the accommodation and training were both fantastic, with there being nothing I would change about either of them. They threw us into the culture, encouraging us to try everything, and organising a load of different social activities which were all awesome. The organisers Ed and Adrian were very down to earth and easy to communicate with, whilst sorted everything that was needed. The trainers Nathan, Scotty and Campbell were all very easy to get along with and all incredible instructors, providing our group with another 100% pass rate for We Are Sno.

Not only was the course quality outstandingly high, the cost was significantly lower than that of other similar courses. This was evident after a few conversations with members of other courses.

I cannot thank everyone (including the other course members, many of which I'm sure I will be shredding with for many years to come) enough for this amazing experience. Do yourself a favour and get on the We Are Sno course. You won't regret it :p

I found We Are Snow while searching for a way to spend a season in the snow and I absolutely love my trip to Niseko, Japan!
The program was very well organized - both beforehand and while I was in training to become a snowboard instructor.
Training itself was amazing as WAS employed highly qualified and experienced trainers! There's a 100 percent success rate for the exam.
Moving on to working after the exam also went smoothly.
Last but not least, let's not forget about the social stuff: I've met loads of fun and interesting people, dived into Japanese culture and - simply put - had the time of my life!

I booked the ski instructor course in Niseko with We Are Sno and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences of my life. Right from the start Ed and the trainers were at the airport waiting to welcome us to Japan and show us to our new home in Hirafu! The accommodation for the course was amazing, not only was it comfortable and spacious but the hosts, Peter and Yoko were incredibly hospitable and made sure everyone had a great time. The accommodation was also in a perfect location in Hirafu, a short albeit cold walk to many bars and pizza vans! We were trained by Scotty, Campbell and Nathan who were all extremely good riders as well as coaches and always up for a laugh and the occasional night out. I can’t thank Ed enough for the incredible job he did whilst we were in Japan, everything was extremely well organised and little touches and added extras really made the course special. At the end of the course eveyone passed their exams and are now settled into their new snowsports jobs. I will be recommending We Are Sno to all my friends and family as I have had an amazing time and feel like I’ve made lifelong friends! Thanks Ed and Adrian!

Ski Instructor Course

I was lucky enough to be part of the 2017 We Are Sno crew in Japan. The whole experience was fantastic and I could not recommend a better company to attain your ski qualification with. The team at we are sno were organised right from the start and were very attentive via email. In Japan they were just as great and Adrian was fantastic in making sure that any issues were resolved and that we were having the best time possible.

I wish I could be heading out there again this year as it genuinely was one of the greatest experiences. Thanks to everyone at we are sno for orchestrating such a superb programme! 100% would recommend!

Booking snowboard instructor course with WeAreSno was the best decision in my life. Spending 2 months riding powder in beautiful Japan was a unique experience. Nate and Campbell are extremely experienced in both teaching and riding, so no wonder that training with them was a blast. I went into the exam with confidence and my riding improved drastically. Adrian handled the organization of the entire course flawlessly. But by far my favorite part of course were friendships with amazing people from all around world. What really sets this company apart is a sense of community before, during and after the course. This course was an eye opening experience and a glimpse into what a best job in the world looks like. No doubt the best time of my life full of amazing people and deep, deep powder!

I found We Are Sno to be a company that simply goes above and beyond. For someone like me taking their first steps into the snowsports industry, the experience was slightly daunting. This company doesn't only make joining the industry simplistic and fulfilling, but the team treat every single member they take on as one of their own. Its not just a collective booking organisation, but a family that welcomes you with open arms. Having qualified as both a ski and snowboard instructor in the same season I hope to return to Japan with Adrian, Kenny, Campbell and the rest of the crew ASAP.

Hands down, the best 5 months of my life. Everything seemed so smooth and easy, from the high quality training we received to the accomodation we had. Adrian, our wearesno coordinator was more than welcome to answer any question/doubts and help each of us through the entire season. We all got to meet so many amazing people and share such memorable experiences; not that often you can say you skied off of your roof, at night, with a volcano in the distance, with the people that helped train you to become a better skier. Will definately try to do something similar again in the future. Even if you are just slightly thinking of working a season as a ski instructor with wearesno...DO IT! Get waist deep in that glorious Japow!