2-Week Freestyle Course
Course Structure
We have designed this course to give you the best balance between coaching time and freetime to perfect your new skills. Have a look over the structure below to understand how the course works. We have scheduled the course to follow a 'two days on and one day off' system to minimise fatigue and minor injuries preventing participation in lessons. Video analysis will be part of the course and will take place on selected lesson days over the two weeks.
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Day 1 Arrival |
Arrive in Calgary and take the transfer to Banff. On arrival it's a case of unpacking and then sleep for most but then there's always a few who are keen for a sociable night cap. |
| Day 2 | This is your chance to arrange any equipment you may need (we'll offer you guidance on the best shops and what gear to get) and settle into Banff. It's also a leisurely day to find your legs and explore the mountain. |
| Day 3 & 4 | Each lesson day we provide five hours of coaching. Snowboard groups will visit all of the resorts in Banff depending on where the best conditions are. You will ride the same park two days consecutively so you can become comfortable with the features on day one and then start to push yourself on day two. |
| Day 5 |
Enjoy some free riding and practise your new skills. |
| Day 6 & 7 |
Two more days of lessons. By now you will be well adjusted to the time difference, the legs will have become accustomed to riding again and you will be feeling more in tune and confident on your snowboard. Your coach will help you achieve some personal breakthroughs and push you into more challenging tricks. |
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Day 8 Week 2 |
Free day to ride, practice, relax and recoup tired muscles. |
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Day 9 & 10 |
Back into lessons after a day off. By now the bar will start to be raised and you will hopefully start to explore new realms of freestyle with your personal snowboarding. |
| Day 11 | Calgary Olympic Park trip! A great optional day trip to C.O.P. to ride some half pipe and explore a whole host of new jumps and features. Or if you'd rather chill out, enjoy a free ride day in Banff and get out on the mountain to explore and use your new freestyle skills! |
| Day 12 & 13 |
Your final two days of lessons. Hopefully by now you will be in a position to throw down some tricks and make those final improvements in your snowboarding. You will have ridden all three parks and you will no doubt have your favourite features, so let loose and enjoy in front of a photographer who will be on hand to capture the magic as it happens! |
| Day 14 | One last free day to snowboard and play on the mountain! |
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Day 15 Departure |
All good things must come to end! Take in the picturesque views of Banff and the surrounding areas as you make your way to Calgary to begin the journey home. |
