Is there a Application Deadline?As long as you fill in the online form 1 week in advance for shortterm members, and 3 weeks in advance for Full Season from when you want to join, there is no problem to enroll you in our program. We do however need a 1 page essay describing your future goals and aspirations, and what you would like to do with you skiing career.
If I decide to cancel last minute, Is there a refund policy?Yes, there is a very fair Refund Policy. Please refer to Refund Policy.
How can I pay my Membership Fees?We accept checks, cash by bank transfer, credit cards and online transactions from our secure Paypal page. We require a non-refundable application fee of $100 for full-time and short-term applicants.
Can applicants be denied from joining the team?Most likely not, but It is possible, if the applicant does not intend to be a positive and cooperative member of the team . OR, If you disrespect the director, affiliates, sponsors or members of the team you may get kicked out, but most likely we will turn you down in application.
If i live at the dorm, where is it located and how do i get to the Mountain/Tribal Academy? Tribal offers 3 locations for dorms and accomodation. All are custom built luxury log homes(pic above). 2 are located in Whistler Cay Heights a mere 8 min walking distance to the Tribal Academy headquarters and both WHISTLER-BLACKCOMB mountain lifts/gondolas. The other dorm is located in Alpine meadows which is a short 10 min Busride to and from the doorstep of the gondola station.
How do I find accomodation in Whistler?Finding Accomodation in Whistler is not a problem! We have a Tribal Team Dormitory which sleeps upwards of 10-15 people, and if that gets filled up, we have spare rooms in our other houses, or homestays are available with local residents.
I would like to home stay, is that available?Yes we can refer you to homestay with a Canadian family, or share accomodation with a Local.
Are there age requirements for joining Tribal Snow Academy?No, As long as you are over the age of 16 with parental consent, or above the age of 18 you may join our academy for either short-term or full-season package.
What is the average age of Tribal Members?Although our average Tribal member age is 23. Our team in 2003-2004 consisted of 10-49 year old skiers. (who were rippin it up no matter the age! …GIVER!)
What is the Girl/Boy Ratio?On average the Girl/Boy ratio is 4(girls)/6(boys) As the Girls freeride movement is starting to strengthen, we are able to accomodate any number of girls this season.
Is there a Tribal Snow Academy headquarters?Yes, our Tribal Snow Academy headquarters is located right in the heart of the Whistler Village! Please refer to Contact.
Do Tribal Snow Academy Members get any benefits in Whistler?During your membership, you will get meal deals at many participating restaurants, ridiculous epuipment tuneup prices (1/2 price!), 1/2 price TMC brand apparel, discounted ski equipment (anywhere from 20-60% off!)
Are competitions included in the membership fees?Competition fees are not included as each competition charges its own different fees. Please contact the Tribal’s headquarters for information on compmpetition fees for members. The Hotel is usually booked for the group and fees are divided evenly through the participating members of the competition.
Who will be my coach?On any given session, you will have the opportunity to choose not only your coach but what type of skiing you would like to do for that session. Some days we do group powder sessions on big dumps of snow through the trees and in the back country. Usual Tribal training sessions have 2-3 coaches from different genres of skiing, and coaches rotate all through out the season.
Do I need Insurance?Yes, skier who choose to join the team must have a valid medical/travel insurance policy for their entire training and skiing period. Skiers without valid insurance will not be permitted to join the team until they can provide proof of valid medical insurance.
What happens if I get injured?Injuries are treated immediately by the mountain patrol, the coach for the day will stop the session and send out for a patrol as soon as the incident takes place. The mountain has a very fast and safe response for injuries, and you will be assured quick access to the Whistler medical clinic via tabogan or Team Van. The session will start back up as soon as the injured member is safely taken care of. Safety is number one priority of the team.
Do you offer liscenses for becoming a freeride coach?Yes we have the ability to enroll you in many various certification programs for skiing. CFSA Level 1-3, Trampoline Certification Level 1-2, CSIA Level 1-4, and Avalanche Standard Training and First Aid courses. Many of these certifications are respected internationally.
Can you help me find sponsors?TMC is the 1st mogul & freeride pro shop in North America. We have the ability to refer prospective athletes to the biggest names in skiing. A number of our Tribal members from the past have recieved corporate sponsorship as well as ski sponsors. We are always glad to see our Tribal members getting something out of their hard work on the slopes, so we will do our best in pairing you with interested sponsors. Who knows? you may become a TMC rider after your full season with us!
How can I become a pro skier?Most people are naive to the fact of becoming a pro skier… For full-season athletes we will have seminars at our headquarters with guest speakers who are pro skier. There are many skiers who want to become proffessional skiers, but we will show you the way how we personally got to be pros!
