Gap YearPrograms
In Hakuba, Japan

Partnered With

Taking You FurtherWelcome

Our Gap Year programs will open the doors to a world of opportunity andexcitement in the snow sports industry. Our structured programs will guide you
every step of the way, assisting and mentoring you to become a professional
ski or snowboard instructor. You will be trained by the best - highly qualified,experienced trainers - veterans of the industry, who will guide, coach and support
you on your path to becoming a snow sports professional.

Highlights

Living The Dream

A New Adventure

Learn to shred powder, steeps, backcountry

Our Gap Year Programs will help youand even become certified as an instructortransform into the rider you have always

while you spend a season with our legendary

wanted to be. Jump in to an adventure whereEvergreen team!

you will spend a life-changing season making
new friends and memories!

Team Training

Unique Culture

Learn with others of similar abilities toExperience the ancient and refined culture

optimize your progression.

of Japan in every aspect of your stay in the
comfort and security of an international teamof professionals. Enjoy the local food, festivals
and respect found in this traditional mountaincommunity that we call home. Welcome toHakuba.

FeaturesJapaneseCulture

Mentoring

Ski &Snowboard
Instructor
Courses

First AidCourse

CASI / CSIA
Training

Freeride
CourseAvalanche
SafetyTraining

Backcountry
Tours

Work
Experience

HakubaValleySeasonPass

The Alps
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SocialActivities

Japanese
CultureMore than just snow. Experience aculture like no other in the world!
Hakuba has a good range of non-skiing activities that provide
a great insight into traditional Japanese culture, both locallyand in surrounding areas. Soak in a natural spa onsen, dress up
in a kimono, visit nearby world heritage temples, shrines, andcastles, taste locally brewed sake and freshly grated wasabi, orvisit the famous Japanese snow monkeys of ‘Hell Valley’. Culture
surrounds you on every step of your journey following in thefootsteps of Samurai and hearty mountain explorers.

Ski &Snowboard
Instructor
Courses
Our programs arealigned with the mostrecognized and valued
world associations
We strive to make great professionals byaligning our programs with the best world
associations in each department.

Evergreen Alpine Academy is the largest

Evergreen Alpine Academy is the only CSIA

foreign course provider of CASI, certifying overcourse provider in Japan. Bringing Canada

1,000 new instructors since we began 8 years

to Japan to give you a globally respected skiago. Growing to run a diverse range of CASI

certification.

certifications to support your ongoing learning
opportunities with you.

Training
Ride how you
always imaginedWith our programs you will spend
time with our highly skilled staff. OurCASI, CSIA or Freeride Trainer will
customize sessions with you to unlock
your potential. Enjoy the process ofprogression and watch yourself change
as we grow your abilities. As you improve,
we will adapt your training.

Shred Steep. Shred Deep, Shred Hard
Use the natural terrain to your advantage and learn how to turn the snow
into the playground. Freeride is not like riding the piste. Our trainers will
give you an in depth guide to new techniques on how to shred offpiste

Freeride
Courses

In association withAvalanche
SafetyTraining
Gain crucial safety knowledge
in the backcountry.
Hakuba’s backcountry terrain is limitless. We will help you
learn important decision-making skill to give you the chance toexperience this in a safe way.
In association with

Backcountry
Tours
It’s waiting for you andwe can take you there
An often unattainable place will become
your playground as our experienced guides
show you the potential of the mountains in away you are never seen them before.

In association with

Mentoring
Our programs represent morethan skiing or becoming aninstructor. We want you tobecome a professional.
We aim to develop character and accountability, by working with youto develop personal goals, health and sustainability in a supportiveenvironment. You will learn the importance of respect, team work,endeavour, morality, culture, spiritual values and community.
It will be your responsibility to be truthful, enthusiastic and honest.
A catalyst to the person you know you are or desire to be.

First Aid
CourseReceive the knowledge to assist
support. Confident to care.
Life in extreme sport industry is unpredictable. A First Aid
qualification will teach you important skills to assist with andadminister first aid in everyday life or on the slopesWorkExperience
Take what you learn
and apply it to real
work scenarios
We want to give you the best possible start to your snow
career. Work experience you will elevate your standing
in the instructor world, opening many more doors andopportunities in this industry. It’s time to apply yourlearning skills of the program to the real job of ski or
snowboard instructor.
In association withSeason
Pass

Hakuba Valley isJapan’s largest ski area,
encompassing 9 individual
ski resorts and more than
960 hectares of world-classterrain
Hakuba (“white horse”) is a village in the Japanese Alps,
located 40 km north-west of Nagano city. Some ofJapan’s best known ski resorts lie within this general
region. In 2016, nine of these resorts combined to form

Hakuba Valley, Japan’s largest ski area. The resorts are
spread across three regions of the Northern Alps—
Hakuba, Otari (north) and Omachi (south). In its entirety,
Hakuba Valley encompasses 960 hectares of skiable
terrain, all accessible via a single lift pass. Hakuba forged
its reputation at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics,
hosting several marquee events.
Hakuba is blessed with plenty of snow; an average of
13 metres of powder per season. Hakuba offers lotsof powder days and plenty of opportunity to sample
the famous japow, and the 9 alpine resorts in the area
consistently receive heavy snowfall with deep powder
covering the area for long periods.

Your place to stay, slope-side
lodging to make your program
the best experience
Different options of accommodation are available from individualroom up until 4 share room. All services included: Optional pre &post stay, Games room with pool table and darts, On-site craft beer& café, ski in & out, live music, lockers, 24 hour hosting, transport,
free WIFI and special discounts for Gap Year family visits.

Select between 3 different programs
to suit your goals
You can select between 3 different programs and select ski or snowboard. You can see

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Backcountry Tours

5Accommodation Options:

5As part of the package you can choose

DAYSTOURS

between our standard or superior
lodging, with catered meals.

First Aid Course
8Level 2 Training

DAYS

Level 2 Course
CASI Park Level 1 (Sb Only)

Cultural Trips include:

Accommodation *••••Work Experience
Cultural Trips *1TRIP

2TRIPS

Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival
Matsumoto Castle
Snow Monkey Park
Itoigawa Seaside Trip

1TRIP

• Subject to availability

Age Range

WhoAttends
OurPrograms

17-20

21-30

31-40

Skill LevelBeginnerIntermediate

GenderMaleAdvancedNationalityFemale

TheirWords,Not Ours.

“The turning point for yourcareer, for great fun and for
self improvement, just theexperience of a lifetime”
RAY CHANG

It was super awesome that I canreach my goal of my life! If you
want to be an instructor, it will
give you enough knowledge
that you need. If you justwant to have a good riding
experience, it has a lot superrider can teach you!
At all, don’t miss it!
TAN TANGap Year 11 Weeks program participant

I can safely say the level oftraining is very high – starting
the season with barely a paralleland ending with the confidence
to be out in the backcountry,
first aid and avalanche trainedwith technical ski training
provided every day if desired...
...To be surrounded by the funloving team that exists in the ski
community – it becomes easy tolove life.

Gap Year 11 Weeks program participant
STEPHEN KINGDOMInternship