3 Week Snowboard Improvement Course
Overview
The 3 week snowboard improvement course is a snowboard holiday with a difference. It is designed for riders who really do want to step up the level of their snowboarding. Instead of spending days trying to figure out the best places to ride and searching in vain for powder, you will be led by expert pros and guides to the best that Whistler has to offer and be taught how to ride with confidence on all terrain - from freestyle, high speed cruising to big mountain descents.
The Training
The instruction you receive comes from some of Whistler's most experienced snowboard pros and their enthusiasm and knowledge will revolutionise your riding. Over the 3 weeks, the instructors will improve your all mountain freeriding, technique on more technical descents and freestyle skills too.
The ACMG/IFMGA guides or Canadian Avalanche Association Instructors will lead the Avalanche Skills Training Course. This course module really do open up a new world to snowboarders, arming you with the knowledge and skills so that you can begin to fully enjoy the backcounty experience.
For those interested in freestyle, it will come as no surprise that Whistler and Blackcomb are home to arguably the best freestyle parks and pipes in the world. Combine this with the natural hits all over the mountain and Whistler becomes a jibber's dream.
Phil Tifo Whistler Blackcomb
Backcountry Training
ACMG guides or Canadian Avalanche Association Instructors will lead the Avalanche Skills Training Course. These additional backcountry modules really do open up a new world to snowboarders, arming you with the knowledge and skills so that you can begin to fully enjoy the backcounty experience. On the course, we include the official Canadian Avalanche Association Avalanche Skills Level 1 (AST 1)
More information on backcountry snowboarding
Whistler
Our snowboard instructor courses are based in Whistler, consistently voted North America’s number 1 resort. (13 years in a row by Transworld Snowboard Magazine) There are countless resorts in which you can take a snowboard course, but Whistler is an ideal choice for an extended visit. It offers so much more terrain, longer runs, better snow reliability, faster lifts and a more vibrant community. You’ll be discovering new spots no matter how long you stay.
Course Accommodation
We know just how important comfortable, well located accommodation is. In Whistler, you stay in chalets or condos which are a great base fro your 3 weeks in Whistler. You can see our accommodation area boundary on our accommodation page. All have lovely sitting rooms, wifi, TV etc.
Course Meals
Delicious & nutritious dinner is essential when you’re snowboarding hard. Meals on the ALLTRACKS course are sociable occasions where you catch up with others from the course and regale each other with the day’s powder tales.
Off Slope Activities
We want the time you spend off the slopes to be as much fun as the time when you’re on the snow. Our course manager, available 24/7, is on hand to organise whatever you wish and will put together activities each week. You’re welcome to take part in everything, or if you want to do things independently, that is obviously fine too. Whistler is not just a seasonal resort, but an energetic, welcoming and vibrant year round community and therefore has loads going on. From Canada’s best apres ski, concerts, film festival and other cultural events.
Snowboard Comp - Whistler
Included on this Course
We want you to feel that the ALLTRACKS course offers the very best value for money and most complete experience in the mountains. Check out everything that is included and please call us on +44 (0)1794 388 034 if you have any questions at all. We’d love to discuss the course with you
TRAINING |
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| Expert Pros |  |
Instructors with positive, inspiring personalities. All are CASI Examiners. Training is 4 Days per week plus the 2 Day Avalanche Skills Course over one weekend. |
| Small Groups | |
Max of 6 per instructor guaranteed. Never More |
| Specific Modules | |
Powder & Freeride Training |
| Video Feedback | |
Great analysis |
| Individual Feedback | |
Constructive weekly feedback |
| Lift Line Priority | |
During lessons |
| Equipment Maintenance | |
Tech Session to teach you how to maintain your skis. |
ADDITIONAL TRAINING INCLUDED |
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| Official AST 1 Avalanche Course | |
Canadian Avalanche Association AST 1 |
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS |
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| Comfortable Accommodation | |
Well located, comfortable chalets & condos. All with wifi, TV, DVD. Many with hot tubs. |
| Dinner | |
Delicious Dinners Monday to Thursday |
OTHER |
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| Resort Manager | |
Available 24/7 |
| Welcome Drinks | |
Get to know everyone on the course & instructors on day 1. |
| Lift Pass for course | |
Upgrade to a season pass for £200 if you plan to stay on. |
| Excellent Equipment Pro deals | |
Excellent discounts on clothing & equipment. Whistler has an awesome range available. |
| Airport Transfers | |
On course start & finish dates |
| Social events & activities | |
Our resort manager is available to organise social activities |
| Options to extend your stay | |
If you want to arrive early or stay on afterwards we can organise that. Please just let us know in advance. |
What is Not Included
| Insurance: Comprehensive insurance is mandatory |
| Flights: Although most people fly independently, we can book flights for you should you wish. Prices approx £500- £700. |
| Snowboard equipment: Good deals available in resort of you need new equipment |
| Weekly Spending Money |
