Established in 2005 and headquartered in Courtenay, British Columbia, Section 8 Snowsport Institute is a premier Canadian ski and snowboard training academy. Founded by seasoned CSIA and CASI examiners Tobin Leopkey and Mike Bray, the institute is renowned for its comprehensive instructor certification programs, mountain leadership courses, and backcountry training. Operating primarily from Mt. Washington on Vancouver Island—one of the rare locales where skiing and surfing are both accessible in a single day—Section 8 offers immersive experiences that blend technical proficiency with adventure.