For whom?
For beginner-intermediate snowboarders who can do turns but struggle with it. If you struggle on narrow or steep slopes, this course is for you.
Required skills:
Be able to ride blue slopes
Required skills:
Be able to ride blue slopes
About the camp:
Our Goal
Is that you:
- Feel confident on all slopes, even challenging ones.
- Snowboard longer without falls or stops, avoiding injuries.
- Improve your technique for smoother, safer rides.
You will get:
- Deep understanding of snowboarding technique
- Unlock new effective movement patterns
- Efficient riding with less effort
- Knowledge of how to pick up suitable gear to your personal style of riding
- Clear picture in your current riding technique
How?
During 4 days we are going to work on your skills in snowboarding.
At first we are going to work on your understanding of snowboarding technique, then we will expand the boundaries of what is possible for you as a rider.
At first we are going to work on your understanding of snowboarding technique, then we will expand the boundaries of what is possible for you as a rider.
Course Outcome:
Increased confidence, including on steep slopes
Understanding of how a snowboard operates
Relieving leg pain, as riding technique becomes more efficient
We offer:
Riding in a small group
Riding in a small group, up to 6 people, where everybody has plenty of time to learn something useful.
Video analysis
Seeing yourself is useful to understand your skill level. We are going to provide a detailed and personal analysis of your technique.
Less talking more riding
Communication via a walkie-talkie Cardo builded in your helmet ensures you are going to have plenty of time for riding.
5 hours of riding per day
We are going to spend 5 hours on the slopes daily. That is plenty of time to enjoy snowboarding and improve.
We are going to choose a friendly environment to avoid crowds and narrow slopes
You are going to understand how to make benefit from adjusting your equipment
Experienced tutors with a deep understanding of Snowboarding technique
Tips and tricks to feel natural on a snowboard
Camp schedule
Goal of the day:
We’re adjusting the basic position — the foundation for effective riding.
We do this through specific exercises. As a result, they help to reduce leg pain and increase stability while riding.
We do this through specific exercises. As a result, they help to reduce leg pain and increase stability while riding.
Schedule:
- 10:00-12:00 - Adjust Body Position
- 12:00-13:00 - Lunch
- 13:00-15:00 - Equipment adjustment
- 15:00-.... - Free time
Goal of the day:
After adjusting the stance, we can move on to new elements - learning to steer the snowboard with our shins and feet, understanding how certain movements affect snowboard control.
Schedule:
- 9:00-12:00 Lower body control
- 12:00-13:00 Lunch + Video analysis
- 13:00-15:30 Apply riding technique
Goal of the day:
Once you've mastered control of a snowboard with your lower body, we can ramp it up by adding vertical movement, which is how we navigate steep slopes. As a result, confidence increases, with legs working more efficiently with less effort.
Schedule:
- 9:00-12:00 Vertical work
- 12:00-13:00 Lunch
- 13:00-15:00 Riding technique
- 15:00-.... Free time
Goal of the day:
On the final day, we practice and learn to determine the best technique to tackle the section of the slope ahead, and how to ride it with the most effective technique.
Schedule:
- 9:00-12:00 Apply techniques on different sections
- 12:00-13:00 Lunch
- 13:00-15:00 Practice
- 15:00-.... Camp closing
Additional expenses
Accommodation and airport transfer are not included in the camp cost. Here are approximate additional expenses that you will need.
4 days around €300
3 days around €240
3 days around €240
Skipass
Double room for 1 person incl. breakfast, 5 nights
From €500
Bus or train from airport
From €100
From €500
Bus or train from airport
From €100
Accommodation & transfer
Here is a huge variety of restaurants and cafes
From €20 per meal
From €20 per meal
Food & restaurants
Spa, Sauna, Après-Ski etc.
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Entertainment
Reviews
About us
- 10 years of snowboarding experience
- Currently holding CASI LVL2 certification
- Passed first AID course and mountain first AID course
- Multiple avalanche safety courses
- Completed an avalanche safety courses AST1
- Huge experience in mountaineering and ski touring
- Participating in freeride FWQ competitions.
I am familiar with both Canadian and Austrian teaching methodologies, which allows me to have a broader perspective on snowboarding.
Daria
- Snowboarding for 25 years.
- 13 years years ago, turned my hobby into a profession.
- Currently holding CASI LVL3 and CASI Park Canadian certification levels
- Completed a first AID course
- Completed an avalanche safety course
- Participating in freestyle and freeride competitions.
I will explain and show how to ride safely, technically and with pleasure.
Anton
FAQ
Our camps take place in three main locations:
Italy, Dolomites — Val Gardena
Best arrival airports: Venice, Milan or Munich.
From there, you can reach Val Gardena by rental car, private transfer, train + bus, or shuttle service.
Japan — Hakuba Valley
Best arrival airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.
From Tokyo, you can travel to Hakuba by train, shuttle bus or private transfer.
Italy, Aosta Valley — Breuil-Cervinia
Best arrival airports: Milan, Turin or Geneva.
From the airport, you can reach Cervinia by rental car, private transfer or public transport.
We recommend planning your route in advance and arriving at least one day before the first riding day.
For detailed travel instructions for each location, please check this page: How to get here & Where to stay
Italy, Dolomites — Val Gardena
Best arrival airports: Venice, Milan or Munich.
From there, you can reach Val Gardena by rental car, private transfer, train + bus, or shuttle service.
Japan — Hakuba Valley
Best arrival airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.
From Tokyo, you can travel to Hakuba by train, shuttle bus or private transfer.
Italy, Aosta Valley — Breuil-Cervinia
Best arrival airports: Milan, Turin or Geneva.
From the airport, you can reach Cervinia by rental car, private transfer or public transport.
We recommend planning your route in advance and arriving at least one day before the first riding day.
For detailed travel instructions for each location, please check this page: How to get here & Where to stay
We always meet at the bottom station of a ski resort, at 10 am on first riding day
(note, first riding day in not the same as your Check in day)
Italy, Dolomites, Val Gardena
Italy, Aosta, Cervinia
Japan, Hakuba Valley
For detailed travel instructions for each location, please check this page: How to get here & Where to stay
(note, first riding day in not the same as your Check in day)
Italy, Dolomites, Val Gardena
Italy, Aosta, Cervinia
Japan, Hakuba Valley
For detailed travel instructions for each location, please check this page: How to get here & Where to stay
Up to 6 people in group
Riding in a small group, where everybody has plenty of time to find something useful.
Video analysis
Seeing yourself from a detached view is useful for understanding your skill level. We are going to provide a detailed and personal analysis of your snowboarding technique.
5 hours of riding per day
We are going to spend at least 5 hours a day on the snow. That is plenty of time to enjoy snowboarding and improve.
NOT INCLUDED:
Riding in a small group, where everybody has plenty of time to find something useful.
Video analysis
Seeing yourself from a detached view is useful for understanding your skill level. We are going to provide a detailed and personal analysis of your snowboarding technique.
5 hours of riding per day
We are going to spend at least 5 hours a day on the snow. That is plenty of time to enjoy snowboarding and improve.
NOT INCLUDED:
- skipass
- accommodation
- food & entertainment
- airplane/bus tickets
