Adventure Meets Education: What’s New at WAS?
WAS Newsletter 02 2025
Spring is just around the corner, and we have some incredible opportunities coming your way! In this edition we are excited to introduce our instructor spotlight, unveil our much-anticipated “Study & Play” course bundles, and share upcoming courses and free virtual sessions designed to help you explore the possibilities of studying at WAS.
✨ Meet Christiana Spooner! This month, we’re featuring Christiana, instructor of the Principles of Digital Marketing and Social Media course, part of our Marketing Media Manager program. Learn more about her expertise and teaching approach in our Q&A.
🚵 New “Study & Play” Course Bundles! You asked, and we listened! We’re launching brand-new short-term course bundles that let you level up your skills while experiencing the best of Whistler—no study permit required for international visitors.
💻 Free Virtual Sessions! Have questions about studying at Whistler Adventure School? Join our upcoming virtual sessions to learn about visas, programs, career pathways, and what it’s like to live and study in Whistler.
📅 Upcoming Courses! Whether you’re into digital marketing, mountain biking, guiding, or backcountry skills, we’ve got exciting programs coming up—check out what’s ahead!
Read on for all the details and get ready to make the most of your adventure with WAS!
Keep exploring!
The WAS Team
Meet the Experts Behind the Marketing Media Manager Program: Featuring Christiana Spooner
We are proud to have industry professionals guiding our students on their path to success. Each month, we’ll be featuring an instructor from our programs, highlighting their expertise and the impact they have on shaping future professionals.
This month, we’re excited to introduce Christiana Spooner, instructor of the Principles of Digital Marketing and Social Media course, part of our Marketing Media Manager program. With a passion for digital strategy and a wealth of real-world experience, Christiana equips students with the essential tools to navigate today’s fast-evolving marketing landscape. From social media tactics to data-driven decision-making, her course provides hands-on learning that prepares students for the dynamic world of digital marketing.
We’ve put together a quick Q&A to give you deeper insight into Christiana’s background, her vision, and what inspires her approach to teaching—read on for an engaging conversation!
Your Expertise in Action
- What’s the most exciting thing students will learn in your course?
“Students will earn about their ‘Personal Brand’ and how to market their business ideas. The exciting part is learning how to put it all together in their own social marketing journey” - One skill students leave confident in:
“Even though social media constantly changes; we can navigate the continually changing environment by leaning into proven marketing strategies.” - How this course prepares students for real-world challenges:
“Students will practice marketing themselves and their dreams in class, so they can succeed in whatever future endeavours they have planned in life.”
Adding a Personal Twist
- What is one piece of advice you give your students that you wish you’d known earlier in your career?:
“Listening is key when you first start out, but also knowing your strengths early on helps you get noticed.”
Fun & Quirky
- Go-to trail snack or après-ski treat:
“Roasted chickpeas.” - If you were a piece of outdoor gear:
“Binoculars – to focus on the things often unseen.” - Something surprising about you:
“I did a film degree where I learned to edit 16mm film that quickly became obsolete.” - One word students use to describe Christiana’s teaching style:
“Inclusive.”
Join Christiana in her Principals of Digital Marketing and Social Media course at Whistler Adventure School and learn how to elevate your personal brand.
Introducing Our NEW “Study & Play” Course Bundles
You asked, and we listened! We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new “Study & Play” course bundles, designed to give you the ultimate Whistler experience while advancing your skills. Whether you’re dreaming of a career in the mountain bike industry, looking to dive into backcountry skiing and survival, or eager to master mountaineering and media, we’ve created curated bundles that let you level up your expertise while fully immersing yourself in Whistler’s world-class outdoor playground.
From Spring MTB Essentials and Bike Guide Express to Winter Backcountry Skills, these courses are crafted to blend adventure with hands-on learning, giving you professional training in the industries you love.
No study permit required for international visitors—just pick your bundle, learn from industry pros, and explore Whistler like never before!
Check out the new bundles and get in touch with our Team
Join our Free Student Virtual Information Session
Every month, we host virtual group meetings multiple times a month, offering you a convenient opportunity to join us and inquire about our programs, the application process, and living in Whistler. Here are our upcoming sessions.
- Friday , March 7, 8:30 am Vancouver time, 17:30 Europe (CET) – Q & A with our current student – Adventure Tourism Summer program / Alpine Climbing course
- Wednesday March 12, 5:00pm Vancouver time (6pm Mexico) with Virginia
- Wednesday, March 19, 4:00pm Vancouver time (6pm Mexico) with Shelley – Jobs in Adventure Tourism
Don’t miss out – be sure to sign up for a session!
Sign up for a Virtual Info Sessions.
Make sure to sign up to our Facebook Group. We’ll be posting any opportunities in Whistler through this private group!
1. Log into Facebook
2. Search for “WAS Student Page”
3. Request to Join.
