Timberline Canadian Alpine Academy

At Timberline, James has cultivated a program that is ideal for beginning a career in the outdoors. The staff at Timberline are caring, professional, and deeply knowledgeable in their fields. Beyond the staff, they have created a program that taps into the extensive network of professionals in Banff and the Bow Valley, giving you the opportunity to connect with them. In addition to their professional expertise, they are genuinely invested in the well-being of their students. The time spent housing students according to their best fit, connecting them with local resources like food banks and job centers, and organizing social events such as hockey games, dinner parties, photoshoots, and ceremonies is unlike anything I have ever experienced. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Banff with Timberline and am grateful for the opportunity I had to connect with students of similar interests and to further develop my career goals. I would highly recommend it to anyone even slightly considering embarking on such a journey.

My season in Banff with Timberline Academy was the single greatest experience of my life. James and the rest of the staff welcomed us all like family from the moment we stepped off the plane and throughout our entire stay in Banff. This experience was truly fulfilled by the amazing life-long friends I met and the incredible opportunities that Timberline offered their students. Everything from the accommodations which were right in town, to the ski instructing training and occupation, to the in-class learning of the Banff town/community, to the hands-on snow industry-oriented certifications were absolutely a once in a lifetime opportunity. I will remember my season with all my best friends forever.

I can only give Timberline Academy a five out of five stars. The program provides an excellent introduction to Canada for international students and guests. The Timberline team is incredibly supportive and addresses all questions and concerns promptly. Through the academy, I quickly connected with other young people of the same age, and it didn’t take long for Banff to feel like a new home, all thanks to Timberline. I highly recommend Timberline to anyone looking to spend a binding season in the beautiful Rockies. It is definitely worth every cent. Thank you, Timberline, and thank you, James, for this wonderful and amazing experience.

I had a great time in Banff with Timberline. I hadn't done a ton of skiing before in my life, but I've always loved exploring and the outdoor industry as a whole. I also had never been to Western Canada. When I arrived in Banff, James, the director of Timberline, greeted me personally and sent me to the hotel in Calgary where I met the rest of the staff. Timberline did a great job providing support and guidance, especially in the beginning stages of the program, while still allowing each student complete autonomy. By the end of my first 2 weeks in Banff, I left comfortable and very excited for what was to come. All in all, I can't imagine not having done this program. It was just as fun to ski all season as I had hoped, but the people in the program really made this experience great for me. The town of Banff is a lot of fun, the locals are welcoming and kind, and I will never forget it!

I had an incredible experience, the course was perfectly well co-ordinated. I learn a lot about myself on this experience whilst also put into an environment in which I could learn studies whilst gaining a work ethic and for that I think the experience was remarkable. I managed to make lifelong friends worldwide which I hope to keep in contact with. I tried new experiences which were life changing whilst still being in one of the most beautiful places in the world. I gained so many qualifications which I will be able to take worldwide whilst also improving my resume.