Any trick, turn, or maneuver on a snowboard can be broken down into fundamental skills—and the better we understand those skills, the more efficiently and confidently we ride. At this year’s “Riders Camp,” we aim to take a deep look at your fundamental skill set. Through on-snow movement analysis and off-snow video review you’ll uncover how subtle changes in body movements and mental approach can drive big outcomes, giving you the tools to make smarter adjustments, avoid repeat injuries, and unlock progression in every direction. This event is designed for passionate snowboarders, instructors, and coaches to come together, push the limits of their craft, and have a ton of FUN doing it—whether you’re chasing new tricks in the park, perfecting your heel-side euro carve, or simply looking for an unforgettable adventure with new friends this session is for YOU!
We’ll spend 4 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 up 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 from 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 intermediate to expert Snowboard session for riders who can comfortably ride all blue terrain. This session has a minimum participation of 9 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 + Kickoff
Touch down at PDX by 4:00pm, or meet us in Government Camp by 5:30pm, and let the adventure begin! We’ll gather at our private lodge for a welcome dinner, then dive into a fun meet-and-greet with your coaches and fellow riders. This is where the crew bonds, the stoke builds, and the week officially begins.
Day 2 – Sunday: Exploration + Refinement
Our first day on snow is all about setting the stage. Morning mission: explore everything Timberline has to offer—parks, trees, powder stashes, and wide-open turns. Afternoon mission: refine your riding, taking something you already do well and making it sharper, smoother, and more stylish.
Throughout the day, coaches will film your runs for evening video analysis—giving you a crystal-clear view of your foundation and where to focus for maximum progression. If conditions are right, we’ll wrap up with an extra 3-mile lap down the Alpine Trail before heading back to the lodge for our first film session and a big family-style feast.
Day 3 – Monday: Shape + Style
Today is all about turns with personality. Whether you’re carving clean lines on the groomers or flowing through Timberlines vast off-piste terrain, we’ll help you unlock efficiency while adding your own creative stamp. The goal is to make your riding look as good as it feels by learning how to “thoughtfully place your line” so you can seamlessly blend your creativity with canvas of the mountain.
After the lifts stop, you can unwind with snowboard yoga or just relax before we regroup for our Mystery Dinner Activity in town—always a camp favorite.
Day 4 – Tuesday: Push Into Something New
This is the day to step outside your comfort zone. Tackle a new trick, send it off a cornice, charge a technical line, or finally slide that rail that’s been calling your name. With the support of your group and coaches, you’ll set personal goals and chase them down—while our cameras capture the action for review later.
That evening, we’ll gather for our final video session, where your new breakthroughs take center stage on the big screen. Get ready to celebrate some huge wins.
Day 5 – Wednesday: Coaches’ Choice + Celebration
On our final full day, each coach leads a specialty clinic—giving you the chance to dive deep into what excites you most. Maybe it’s freestyle ground tricks, handplants in the park, or perfecting your euro carve. You choose your path, then we reunite for one massive party shred to close out the week in style.
Back at the lodge, we’ll wrap up with a festive final dinner, a celebration of your progress complete with PRIZES!
Day 6 – Thursday: Departure
All good things must pause (until the next session). Departing flights should be scheduled after 9:00am—your coaches will make sure you get to the airport with plenty of time. You’ll head home tired but fired up, carrying new skills, new friends, and unforgettable memories.
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 please enquire)
- 4 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 Certificate signed by your coach
- 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)