Any trick, turn, or maneuver on a snowboard can be broken down and explained through fundamental skills, and the better we understand these skills the more efficiently we’ll ride. Through in-depth examination of the 6 snowboard fundamentals, on snow movement analysis, and detailed off snow video analysis, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how subtle body movements relate to snowboarding outcomes in a big way. By the end of the session you’ll be better prepared to make thoughtful adjustments to your own riding, leading to less repeat injuries, more progression, and ultimately more FUN!
Coaches for this event will be:
Eric Espinoza – AASI-W Ed Staff, Competitive Freestyle Coach, From Colorado, New Zealand, California, and Japan, if there’s a style you want to understand he’s your guy.
Joshua Thompson-Bourrie – Head Coach and Founder of Progression Sessions, AASI-W Head Trainer/Examiner, and the guy responsible for writing this overview.
We scheduled this event in May to take advantage of the Northwest’s best “Second Winter” destination. When most ski areas are pairing down or switching off, Timberline is actually expanding their operations hosting; 4+ terrain parks (including a halfpipe); 4,500 vertical ft. of lift driven sliding from the top of Palmer to our Lodge, wide open groomers, and plentiful backcountry opportunities above and beyond the lifts.
The adventure doesn’t stop when we leave the mountain, every evening we’ll host an optional activity; waterfall hike, movement analysis sessions, restorative stretching, etc. or if you prefer you can spend the afternoon relaxing in one of our on site hot tubs. To keep you going we’ll fuel your body and mind with good nutrition, hardy homemade breakfasts, healthy items to build a perfect sack lunch, and snacks whenever you’re hungry. For dinners we’ll be serving up a family style feast at our lodge, or we’ll make reservations at one of the many local restaurants.
This is an intermediate to advanced Snowboard session. This session has a minimum participation of 6 persons to operate, if minimum participation is not met within 14 days of travel you will receive a full refund, or you can elect to convert your reservation to a private or semi private session.
Stay for 2 or more consecutive sessions and we’ll cover your lodging for the days in between!
Register 4 or more people on the same reservation and receive a $200 discount!
Certified Instructors receive an additional discount please inquire.
Inclusive
This means we got you covered from the moment you arrive!
- 5 nights lodging, (Shared rooms and bathrooms, there may limited availability for private room at an additional fee)
- 4-5 days on snow Coaching
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Video Review Sessions
- 1 coach per 4 guests
- Daily Transportation
- Airport Transfers (campers must arrive by 4pm)
- Off Snow Activities
- Branded Gifts
- Certificate of Completion outlining your current skill level with tips for future progression
- Adult Beverages, although some may be provided in general, you’ll buy your own beers
- 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 board, 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 (Sale begins mid March approx. $199)
-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 get moved in and have a leisurely dinner at our lodge where we’ll discuss the week ahead get to know one another and make any equipment modifications for the next days adventure.
Day 2, Sunday, Fundamentals and Exploration
You’ll spend the day with your group, getting to know the lay of the land while gaining a fresh perspective on your personal technique. Through a variety of tasks we’ll explore the 6 fundamentals of snowboarding. We’ll then capture video of your riding for later analysis back a our lodge. When the lifts stop turning we’ll head back to our lodge where you’ll have a chance to relax and wax up your equipment, before dinner. After a family stile feast we’ll take a deep dive into your videos as a group, together we’ll use the 6 fundamentals to isolate essential skill development to align your snowboarding goals with a clear direction for progression!
Day 3, Monday, Creative Carving
Mondays are usually empty on the mountain, that means wide open opportunities to take your carved turns to the next level, in this clinic we’ll explore a variety of techniques to lay down perfect lines, then we’ll take our newfound skills to less conventional applications. We’ll capture more video on snow so we can take an analytical look at your style back at our lodge.
Day 4, Tuesday, Field Trip
This is the day mental and physical fatigue usually sets in.. so we are mixing things up to keep you engaged and growing. Depending on group ambitions and snow conditions we will do one of these options:
A: Take a drive to explore Mt. Bachelor. – this option will start with a 6am departure, but the pay off is huge.. ripping groomers, a Woodward Park, accessible steeps, and a view that can’t be beat.
B: City Day. – This City of Roses is fun, beautiful, and weird. Taking a break from snowboarding we’ll redirect or fun with a restorative city day, we’ll check out the river side, the foodie side, and even the wild side.
C: Half day ride and Hood River Social – We’ll leave the mountain early and take a drive to Sunny Hood River for a afternoon on the water front, from wineries, breweries, skate parks, etc. we have plenty of options to have a fun social afternoon.
Day 5, Wednesday, Off-Piste exploration.
The mountain is prime with natural opportunities to apply your new found skills. In this clinic we’ll take a mindful approach to expanding you’re skill set off the groomed. Whether your new to variable conditions, or you only eat granola and ride in the trees this session will have something for you. For the adventurous you’ll have the option to forgo the car ride down the mountain and we’ll ride the 3 miles back to town instead, by way of the Alpine or Glade trails. After riding we’ll host an optional deep dive yoga session, followed by a relaxing dinner at our lodge.
Day 6, Thursday, Make it your own
This day is all about you and your personal goals, wherever, and whatever you want to ride is the focus. This day coaches will make sure highlight essential drills and pathways for progression so next time you go snowboarding you’ll be able to start right where you left off and keep building. We’ll follow up our final day on the mountain with a celebration worthy of our efforts.
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.