In terms of Freestyle Progression Timberline is Mecca, and the Free Style Training Center (FTC) is ground zero. This is a place where riders come from all corners of the globe to push their craft in a fun supportive environment. The park hosts more features than you can shake a stick at; from perfectly built jumps ranging from 5′ to 50′, rails and boxes of all sizes, to features that invite creativity at all levels, the FTC has something for everyone.
We designed this session to provide clear progression for the FREESTYLE enthusiast, however that doesn’t mean you have to be “throwing down” in the park. Whether your working to land your first 180 or finally stomp a backflip this session is for YOU! Since education is what we do so we hire the BEST coaches in the world, and we ensure you level up by keeping our groups small (4 riders per 1 coach).
- 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 private luxury accommodation in the heart of Government Camp. If you prefer to drive you can meet us at our lodge and leave the rest of the driving to us. Click the link below to see one of our 6 identical condos.
Off hill we’ll support your adventure through a variety of optional restorative activities like hot tub yoga, forest waterfall hikes, and more. For those who like to socialize with a beverage, a game, options are abundant. To fuel your body and mind we hire a team dedicated to ensuring good nutrition is always available; from hardy homemade breakfasts, to healthy items to build a perfect sack lunch, and photo worthy dinners we make sure your never hungry.
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 on the ping pong 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. Finally we cap off the entire session off with ceremonious gifts and celebration, which means you’ll not only be leaving with tired legs, but with new friends you can lean on to propel your snow story even further.
This is an intermediate to expert Snowboard session, PREVIOUSE PARK EXPERIENCE IS PREFFERD, if you are brand new to park please consider one of our Freestyle 1.0 sessions/workshops. 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.
Book 4 people on the same reservation and we’ll assign your whole group a private condo for the week. Attend both Sessions In June and we’ll cover your lodging in between for FREE!
*Please note this itinerary may be amended based on participant needs and the conditions of the day.
Day 1, Monday, 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, have a chance to review your ambitions with your coach, and get to know your fellow campers.
Day 2, Tuesday, Fundamentals and Exploration
We’ll leave for the lifts around 8:30 and you’ll spend the day with your coach getting yourself, your gear, and your ambitions aligned with the PARK. On this day your coach will take you through a variety of riding activities and terrain elements so we can get a clear picture of you as a rider, and you can experience of available features to more clearly set some achievable goals. After riding we’ll head back to our lodge where you’ll have a chance to change before we’re off as a group to Trillium lake for a walk with a view. We’ll follow it up with dinner at our Lodge.
Day 3, Wednesday, Focused Riding and Rider Analysis
You’ll spend the day with your coach working on your goals. Coaches will spend a little extra time on this day collecting video for later deep dive on the big screen at our lodge. Off-hill video analysis and performance mapping are two of the many methods your coach will use to get you on the path to progression. Through detailed comparison of your current performance and your ideal performance, we’ll connect small tasks and subtle movements to your greater goals, unlocking a sequence of skill acquisition that is personal, achievable, and easy to understand.
Day 4, Thursday, Focused Riding and Mystery Activity
This is the day that fatigue usually sets in, to reduce the chance of injury we’re going to take a very careful approach to your progression. Based on the lessons of the previous evenings rider analysis session, your coach will take you through a series of tasks to move you closer to your goals without pushing you past any physical limits. After snowboarding we’ll head down the mountain for a fun social evening you won’t soon forget.
Day 5, Friday, Coaches Clinics
Each coach will be honed into a specific environment and you’ll get to choose what you want to do, for example: Stephanie leads a jib session; JTB stations up at the airbag for a clinic on wildcats; while Erick runs a crew through hot laps over the medium jumps. Each coach will make sure to capture video for a final analysis session back at our lodge.
Day 6, Saturday, Focused Fun Riding and Celebration
For our final day on the hill we’ll to put all that effort to good use and ride till our legs hurt. We’ll form groups based on ambitions and catch a final clip of your progression to show off your new found skills on our Instagram page :). Afterward you’ll have a chance to pack up a bit before our final Celebration and video expose of your efforts!
Day 7, Saturday, 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.
*If registering for 2 consecutive sessions we host you for the two nights in between each session free of charge.
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
- 5 days lift Tickets including access to the FTC
- 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 detailing your current skills complete 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/Ski 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
- Coaches Gratuity (not expected but always appreciated)