This sample itinerary gives you an idea of what to expect during your YES Program. Please note that there may be changes week to week during your course, and the optional activities are always subject to change. Each Sunday we will share the specific weekly schedule for that week, and we publish it online so you can always have it at your fingertips.
WEEK 1 – Ride Improvement Week
WEEK 1 |
ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
OFF-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Arrival Day | Arrange boarding gear and pick up pass – prepare for first day on snow. |
| Sunday | 9:30am – Meet at Longhorn Patio for morning orientation on the mountain | 4:00pm – Welcome Group Après Function |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
6:00pm – Boot Fitting at McCoos |
| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 2 – LEVEL 1 TRAINING / PREP
WEEK 2 |
ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
OFF-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – 3:00pm – Prior Factory Tour |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ride with your mates | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 2:00pm – Equipment tuning clinic – Profile |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
6:00pm – Injury prevention course |
| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 3 – CASI LEVEL 1 EXAM
WEEK 3 |
ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
OFF-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – 3:00pm – Anyone for Bungee Jumping? |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ride with your mates | |
| Monday | 8:30am – CASI Level 1 Exam | Indoor class session 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am – CASI Level 1 Exam | Indoor class session 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – CASI Level 1 Exam | Exam results – location and time TBA |
| Thursday | REST DAY | |
| Friday | REST DAY | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function Whistler Village |
WEEK 4 – AST 1 Program
WEEK 4 |
ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
OFF-SNOW ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Canucks vs Maple Leaf in Vancouver |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ride with your mates | |
| Monday | AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course | |
| Tuesday | AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course | |
| Wednesday | AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course | |
| Thursday | Rest Day – group house clean-up | |
| Friday | Backcountry day !!! | 4:00pm Final Week Wrap-up Après Function Whistler Village |
WEEK 5 – Advanced Ride Improvement
Week 5 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – YES Amazing Race |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ride with your mates | 6:30pm – Optional Activity – Fire & Ice show |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 6 – Advanced Ride Improvement
Week 6 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Snowmobiling |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ride with your mates | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 7 – Snow Park Training
Week 7 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Snowmobiling |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ride with your mates | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler – Snow Park Training | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler Snow Park Training |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler Snow Park Training FUN VIDEO DAY / CASI Park Instructor Course (for those who qualify) |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler / CASI Park Instructor Course (for those who qualify) | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 8 – Advanced Ride Improvement
Week 8 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Ziptrek |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ride with your mates | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 9 – Level 2 Prep Week
Week 9 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Snow Shoeing |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ride with your mates | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 10 – CASI Level 2 Exam
Week 10 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Dog Sledding |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ride with your mates | |
| Monday | 8:30am – CASI Level 2 Course | |
| Tuesday | 8:30am – CASI Level 2 Course | |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – CASI Level 2 Course | |
| Thursday | 8:30am – CASI Level 2 Course | Exam results – location and time TBA |
| Friday | Rest Day | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function Whistler Village |
WEEK 11 – AST Level 2 – Backcountry Course
Week 11 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Snow Shoeing |
| Sunday | Rest Day / ride with your mates | |
| Monday | AST Level 2 – Backcountry Course | |
| Tuesday | AST Level 2 – Backcountry Course | |
| Wednesday | AST Level 2 – Backcountry Course | Overnight stay in backcountry |
| Thursday | AST Level 2 – Backcountry Course | |
| Friday | Rest Day | 4:00pm Final Wrap-up Après Function Whistler Village |
| Saturday | Departure Day |
