Snow sports at university level: The part-time SNOWSPORTS university program combines professional snow sports education with sports science, leadership, management and tourism. Over two semesters, participants earn 60 ECTS credits at Master’s level, combining academic knowledge with intensive practical training in an alpine environment.

To kick off the new winter season, the instructors of the Snowsports Academy met at VAYA Fieberbrunn, the hotel of the academy’s new partner VAYA Hotels. In a modern alpine setting, the meeting focused on preparation, professional exchange, shared experiences, and team spirit ahead of the upcoming winter season.

Successful Start to the Winter Season: Around 260 participants are currently completing their ski and snowboard instructor training at the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, enjoying excellent snow conditions and a fantastic atmosphere. A particular highlight is the new training center at the VAYA Hotel Zell am See, located right next to the Schmittenhöhe valley station. The perfect setting for a strong start and a successful winter season ahead.

From the 2025/26 autumn season, Hotel VAYA Zell am See will become a new training center of the Snowsports Academy in the Zell am See-Kaprun-Kitzsteinhorn region. The location offers excellent conditions for ski and snowboard instructor courses and expands the academy’s training network with another high-quality facility.

3,000 new ski and snowboard instructors, 30+ nations, one shared passion – that was the 2024/25 winter season. #SnowConnectingPeople

The season is officially open! With the October course for aspiring ski and snowboard instructors, Snowsports Academy kicks off the season.

From April 14 to 17, 2024, 40 ski and snowboard instructor trainers from the Snowsports Academy came together for an intensive instructor coordination event.

We are looking forward to a new alpine course from January 21st to 28th, 2024 in Bad Gastein. This region not only offers an ideal setting for a high-quality alpine course experience, but also guarantees reliable snow conditions. During our stay, we will be accommodated at the CESTA GRAND Aktivhotel & Spa, a 4-star hotel in Bad Gastein. The CESTA GRAND Active Hotel & Spa: Hospitality at a star level Experience Austrian hospitality at a 4-star level at the Hotel CESTA GRAND in

At the Interski Congress in Levi, Finland, 1,500 ski and snowboard instructors from over 38 nations came together under the slogan “The guest experience is everything.” Snowsports Academy representatives brought valuable insights back to Austria on ski instruction, international exchange and the future of snow sports education.

Imagine completing your ski or snowboard instructor level 1+2 in Argentina this summer? With the Snowsports Academy, it's now possible. Experience the training in a completely different way with a four- or six-week program, gain valuable international experience, and embark on a South American adventure. With the Patagonian lakes and the Andes Mountains as your backdrop, there's no better place to fully enjoy your training. COOPERATION COURSE: This course is organized by our

Choosing the right avalanche transceiver is essential for ski tourers, freeriders and mountaineers. This article gives practical avalanche transceiver tips for beginners, families and experienced backcountry skiers, explaining what matters when selecting a reliable device for winter safety.

Sun, sand, and sea – these are the images that come to mind when you think of Greece. But this beautiful and welcoming country also has a lot to offer skiers and snowboarders, as Colin Biribauer, Anita Schwarzer, and Stefan Wallner discovered in the Parnassos region. On their exhilarating road trip, the instructors from the Snowsports Academy held courses in English – and experienced firsthand just how essential good snow sports instructors are on-site. Another Snowsports Aca

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Rund 50 Ski- und Snowboard-Ausbilder:innen der Snowsports Academy trafen sich im April 2026 zur gemeinsamen Ausbilder:innenkoordination in Sölden. Im Fokus standen Methodik, Eigenkönnen und die Weiterentwicklung der Ausbildungsqualität unter perfekten Bedingungen im Gletscherskigebiet Sölden.