Traci Gardner


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"All my lessons are private or semi-private, giving you the best individual instruction at your specific level. With over 20 yrs. of teaching experience and international qualifications I can offer every level of instruction and cater exclusively to your needs. I can guide you around and introduce you to the Canadian Rockies. The Caribou Snow School works closely with The Ski Stop and all local resorts, offering the best equipment and lessons at Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Banff Mount Norquay. Because we are a private operation, I can choose the resort with the best snow conditions for your level on any given day to give you the best overall experience of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Your snow school package includes transportation in the Caribou Snow School van and lift line privileges. If you are staying in one of Banff Caribou Properties (Banff Caribou Lodge, Ptarmigan Inn, Hidden Ridge Resort, Arrow Motel, Driftwood Inn, Rundle Manor) the lesson can be billed directly to your room. A special rental rate called "RIDE" is also available to you at The Ski Stop, information is available on the Hotel website, from the Front Desk and from The Ski Stop. Otherwise payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard or American Express."

Please feel free to contact me for more information.

Rates:

The rates for Lessons Guiding and Instruction with Traci Gardner, Director of the Caribou Snow School are:

Half Day (3 hours)	$325.00 gst included
Full Day (6 hours)	$480.00 gst included
3 Half Days (9 hours)	$945.00 gst included
3 Full Days (18 hours)	$1386.00 gst included

Vital Stats:

5' 6" tall - 145 lbs (still bulking up for the downhill). Age - qualify for "over the hill" downhill.

Profession:

Winter - Ski Instructor CSIA Level 3 CSCF Level 1 20 Years Teaching
Summer - Golf Pro Shop Assistant

Snowboards:

Yes, I've heard of them but I am a two planker wanker

Skis:

So much to say but such little space to say it in.
-tip it & rip it - T Power 9S
-fun & frolick - Bandit XX
-it's good I have a quiver to pick from because being female I can never make up my mind - too many choices.

Tid-bits:

I started skiing when I was 3 yrs. old, I grew up in a family where we skied every weekend and holiday. As all kids from the east - I raced - right up to university (UWO).

I have my CSIA Level lll and CSCF Level l and over 20 yrs of teaching experience. I have taught for Beaver Valley, Tod Mtn, Nakiska, Norquay, Lake Louise and the Caribou Snow School. For 13 yrs.

I worked with Liisa Savijarvi and Karen Stemmle on their traveling "Ski Escape" program. (Nakiska, Lake Louise, Fernie, Sun Peaks, Big White and Whistler/Blackcomb) I also spent 7 yrs on the Board of Directors for the CSIA - AB Committee.

In my high school yearbook my desired destination was "Colorado Ski Bum". Well Alberta is just as good! ( and getting better !!)