 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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max.makinson,
First off, haven't done the course nor am likely to do so. However was in Jasper for a couple of weeks mid March (for the third time) and the subject of the "Academy" actually came up quite a few times. The following opinions are of those of people who live, and work, in Jasper, people attending the course, people going out to visit course participants, not mine, and in no particular order. Some did raise a wry smile though.
The course is mainly populated by Toby and Gemima types who are living it large at mummy and daddys expense OR mid-life-crisis types trying to re-live their youth.
For close on eight grand there are cheaper/better ways to get to Level II. A "European" qualification generally carries more weight.
The instruction last year had to cater about 60, this year it's 180. Some thought to the detriment of the instruction.
The Academy brings welcome trade to Jasper, and is generally a good thing.
You can actually do BOTH the Boarding AND skiing courses, if you work your socks off, but staying the distance can be a struggle.
The camaraderie is generally good amongst students. The odd romance has been known to blossom.
You can be a total beginner to enrol. No-one is expected to fail.
Sorry most of this is second hand, but no-one else has chimed in, so better than nothing.
Personally, I think Jasper would be a good place to attend any such academy, the town is great if a little laid back, and very reasonable (cost wise) for the twelve weeks or so you'll spend there. Some decent bars/eateries, and as your staying at the Amethyst Lodge, reasonably central. You'll probably spend most of your time in the De'd Dog, and North Face has the best pizza. The Atha B and Petes are about as lively as it gets.
Enjoy it, as no doubt you will. Lucky bu99er.
John.
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