Join us this May for our “Advanced Riders Camp”. This event is designed as an outlet for seasoned snowboarders, instructors, and coaches to get together and push the limits of their craft. Whether you’re looking to up your game in the park, dial in that perfect heel side euro carve, or simply have an amazing adventure with new friends this session is for YOU!
We’ll spend five full days on snow focused on you and your goals. Since education is what we do so we hire the BEST coaches in the world, and we ensure you level by keeping our groups small (4 riders per 1 coach).
- Chris Hargrave, AASI National Team Alumni, US Olympic Freestyle Coach, and Freestyle Training Center Manager
- Joshua Thompson-Bourrie, Progression Sessions Founder, AASI-W Ed Staff, and Staff Trainer at Palisades Tahoe
- Erick Espinoza, Competitive Freestyle Coach, AASI-W Alumni Staff, and Staff Trainer at Jackson Hole
- Stephanie Wilkerson, AASI National Team Alumni, AASI-W Ed Staff, Founder of Altitude Snowboarding
Your journey starts at the Portland airport. Where we’ll pick you up and take you to our HUGE private lodge in Government Camp, walking distance from main street and 6 miles shy of the Ski area base. If you prefer to drive you can meet us in Government camp where you can park your car and leave the rest of the driving to us.
This camp is scheduled in early May because it’s still winter in Oregon and usually snowing at Timberline. This means the snowpack is at it’s prime, the 4+ parks are super creative and loaded with features, and the off-piste lines are something you’ll dream about for years to come.
The adventure doesn’t stop when we leave the mountain, every evening we’ll host an optional activity; waterfall hike, movement analysis sessions, snowboard yoga, etc. or if you prefer you can spend your afternoon relaxing in one of our on site hot tubs, or competing for bragging rights at the pool table. To keep you going we fuel your body and mind with good nutrition, hardy homemade breakfasts, healthy items to build a perfect sack lunch, snacks whenever you’re hungry, and picture worthy feasts to finish out your day.
This is an advanced to expert Snowboard session for riders with experience in all terrain. This session has a minimum participation of 8 persons to operate, if minimum participation is not met within 30 days of travel you will receive a full refund, or you can elect to convert your reservation to a private or semi private session.
-This is an example itinerary, this may change based on conditions and group ambitions –
Day 1, Saturday, Arrival Day
Arrive at PDX by 4pm, or Government Camp by 5:30pm. We’ll kick off our adventure with a social dinner at our lodge followed by a formal meet and greet with the team and your fellow riders.
Day 2, Sunday, Exploration and Refinement
For our first day we have split mission. Goal #1 is exploration; scope out all the parks, ride the trees, blast turns in the POW, etc. Goal #2 is refinement; taking something you already know and making it better. Throughout the day we’ll capture video of your shred for frame by frame analysis back at our lodge so you’ll have a clear perspective of your “foundation” and what
When the lifts stop turning we’ll head back to our lodge by car, or (if conditions allow) by way of the Alpine Trail for 3 extra miles of riding. After riding you’ll have a chance to relax, before a we kick into our first video analysis session, followed by a family feast at our Lodge!
Day 3, Monday, Something New
It’s time to raise the bar… tackle a new trick, a style of turn, or maybe a new terrain element. In your group you’ll collaborate with your fellow riders and your coach when deciding the direction ensuring everyone gets adequate time to chase their ambitions.
Off the mountain you’ll have the option to jump into “snowboard yoga”, a session guaranteed to challenge your balance and give you new insights on you physical relationship between board and body.
Day 4, Tuesday, Freebird
This day is all about exploring the fringes of Timberline’s vast terrain. In this session we’ll dive into what it means to rely on each other for security in the less traveled parts of the resort. Whether its getting tricky off a cornice, dashing through the trees, or pushing style in the POW, this freeride feast is sure to be FUN!
After snowboarding we’ll hit up a local restaurant for some hearty grinds and some good times with our fellow shredders.
Day 5, Wednesday, Back at it!
Spend the day on the mountain working with your coach to tackle your goals for progression; we’ll make sure to capture some video this day for a group MA session back at our lodge on the big screen.
We’ll finish up our day with a social feast and a mystery activity complete with PRIZES!
Day 6, Thursday, Coaches Clinics
Each coach will prepare a clinic in a specific environment and you’ll get to choose what you want to do, for example: JTB leads a freeride ground trick session up the mountain; Chris leads a clinic on hand plants in the park; Stephanie focuses on euro carves, etc.
After riding you’ll have some time to pack and do laundry before our final dinner and Celebration!
Day 7, Friday, Departure Day
All good things must come to an end (at least a temporary one). Departing flights must be scheduled after 9am. Coaches will make sure you are at the Airport at least 90min minutes before your flight departs.
Inclusive
This means we got you covered from the moment you arrive!
- 6 nights lodging, (Shared rooms and bathrooms, there may limited availability for private room at an additional fee please enquire)
- 5 days Coaching, in a group setting (maximum 1 coach per 4 campers)
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Video review and goal setting session
- Transportation From the Start, We meet you at the airport or you can meet us at our lodge
- Scheduled Off hill activities
- Branded gift Something you’ll want to keep and use for years to come
- A Post Session Report outlining your skill upon completion complete with notes from your coach for future improvement
- Adult Beverages, although some may be provided in general, you’ll buy your own alcohol
- Domestic flights
- Medical care, we’ll do our best to get you whatever help you need but you’ll be on your
own to foot the bill - Snowboard gear, you’ll need to bring your own setup, there are a few stores and the
mountain has a demo center if you want to try some different gear - Transportation outside of scheduled itinerary
- Timberline Spring Pass/Lift Tickets (This is approximately $250 and can be purchased here starting March of 2025)