Stage de Performance Technique

Is this for me?

This course is for intermediate to advanced snowboarders whose progression has hit a plateau! The coaching throughout the week is focused towards developing your technical riding skills which will be applied to progress all areas of your snowboarding. If you have never had any formal coaching before, you will be amazed by the progression you will achieve during this week.

Suggested Fitness Level

Fitness Level 1/5: A basic level of fitness required to enjoy this course to it's fullest

Suitable for Snowboarders with a Skill Level 3 to 5

Below is a description of the skill levels suited:

Level 3. Lower Intermediate

You are happy linking turns on most runs, although sometimes coming into difficulty on steeps or challenging snow conditions. You wish to ride the whole mountain and find new challenges. We’ll give you the techniques to make your riding more dynamic, start carving your board, learn a few tricks and even take you off piste.

Level 4. High Intermediate

You are an experienced snowboarder, competent riding the whole mountain, in almost all snow conditions and terrain types. Even if you’re content with what you’re riding, a session with an top level instructor can help you enjoy it even more … and chances are you’ll find out there’s still plenty left in the tank. It’s time to increase your performance, dominate the mountain, master new tricks and venture further off piste.

Level 5. Advanced

You are a seasoned snowboarder who has an extensive experience off piste and / or in the snowpark. You can ride any terrain and make it look good. Join a program for riding steep & deep terrain, or finding how 3 feet out of a pipe can be 10 with a bit of coaching.

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Structure

Day 1: Developing riding technique. Teaching you the techniques which will enable you to use your equipment more effectively and develop a fluid riding style. Including equipment advice and optimising your current setup.

Day 2: Teaching you the movements required to enable technical progression and using this to increase board performance. This day includes video analysis to aid the development of your riding.

Day 3: Implementing your new skills across a range of terrain and tasks.

Day 4: Off piste riding. Advancing your riding technique on natural terrain and varying snow conditions.

Day 5: Introducing freestyle skills both in and out of the snow park, including switch riding.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in this week, however we would recommend the following options as being great options for solo-travelers:

Chalet Carclion : from £459 pp / week
Chalet Carclion, located in central Morzine, is a traditional alpine chalet run by Riders Refuge which has all the comfort and charm along with all the facilities you need. Chalet Carclion sleeps up to 21 guests in 8 in spacious bedrooms the chalet has 6 bathrooms. There are separate living and dining areas along with a sun terrace with views over Morzine and Avoriaz.
The chalet also has a garden hot tub, where you can relax in style whilst soothing away weary muscles after a day on the mountain.

What’s Included:

• transfers to/from Geneva airport • 3 course evening meals 6 nights a week • continental style breakfast with a hot option • afternoon tea with home baked cakes • welcome night bucks fizz reception • wifi • shuttle service to/from the slopes

The Ridewell Lodge: from £349 pp / week

The Ridewell Lodge is a lively, social chalet run by Mountain Mavericks. It is a 14 bed chalet based in Montriond with access to the slopes via the local ski bus. The Ridewell Lodge offers basic but comfortable accommodation, delivering excellent value for money in a friendly environment where you can expect to meet other like minded mountain lovers.

• 2 course evening meals 6 nights a week with wine • hearty breakfast • wifi

Whats included

• 5 Half Days of Coaching with a fully qualified BASI ISTD (or equivalent) snowboard instructor (3 hrs / day)

• Video coaching to help analyse your riding and consequently understand how to make appropriate changes

Whats not included

• Ski pass

• Personal Insurance

• Personal Snowboarding Equipment

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