Learning to snowboard isn’t just about making your first turns. It’s about building the confidence, skills and understanding that will support your snowboarding for years to come.
Our Beginner & Improver Snowboard Camp combines five full days of expert coaching with the complete MINT camp experience, creating the perfect environment for adults learning to snowboard or building confidence after their first week or two on snow.
Whether you’re completely new to snowboarding or have already enjoyed one or two weeks on snow, this camp has been designed to help you build confidence, develop strong riding foundations and enjoy every day on the mountain.
If you’re a complete beginner, our specialist snowboard instructors will guide you through every stage of learning at a comfortable pace. You’ll develop the skills, confidence and understanding needed to enjoy more of the mountain and continue progressing long after the camp has finished.
If you’ve already had a week or two on snow, this is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your technique, build confidence and move beyond the early challenges that many snowboarders experience. Small coaching groups and personalised feedback will help you refine the fundamentals and take the next step in your riding.
continue reading...Every MINT camp is based at Hotel du Lac—your home for the week and an important part of the MINT experience.
Set on the shores of beautiful Lac de Montriond, just minutes from the Ardent lift, Hotel du Lac combines comfortable en-suite accommodation, fantastic food and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. It’s where the week comes together—sharing breakfast before a day on the mountain, afternoon tea after riding, relaxing in the Lost Saunas or outdoor hot tub, and enjoying evenings around the hotel’s signature Feast Tables.
Whether you’re travelling on your own or with friends, you’ll quickly feel part of the group, making Hotel du Lac far more than just a place to stay.
For full details of the hotel, facilities and everything included during your stay, take a look at our dedicated Hotel du Lac page below.
Benefit from five days of coaching in small groups, carefully matched by ability and experience. A mid-week rest day gives you the chance to relax, explore Morzine or to practise your new skills.
No two MINT camps are ever exactly the same. Throughout the week, your instructor will tailor the coaching to suit the group, the snow conditions and your individual progress, ensuring everyone develops at a comfortable pace.
Learn the fundamental skills that every great snowboarder relies on. We’ll help you develop balance, posture and movement patterns that create a solid foundation for future progression.
Develop confidence linking turns, controlling your speed and riding a wider variety of slopes. As your confidence grows, so will your enjoyment of the mountain.
As your skills develop, you’ll gradually move beyond the beginner areas and discover more of the Portes du Soleil, learning how to adapt your riding to different terrain and conditions.
Through personalised coaching and regular feedback, you’ll gain a better understanding of how snowboarding works and the simple changes that will help you continue progressing.
Our goal isn’t simply to help you improve during the week—it’s to give you the confidence, understanding and riding foundations that will support your snowboarding for years to come.