snowboard camp k
weekend camp - sundays
Grouse Mountain is requiring all guests born in 2009 or earlier to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the 2021/22 winter season. For more information, please visit grousemountain.com/vaxtrax
This camp is scheduled for the following dates:
March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2022
Complete the following steps to register for Snow School:
- Select your camp types and quantities.
- Select the time of day and skill level for student who is being registered for camp.
Please note that it is extremely important for students to register in camps corresponding to their ability level. Any students registered in an incorrect camp level may be removed from the camp.
SNOWBOARD ABILITY LEVELS
FAQ Display
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+Level 1: First Time Rider
- Introduction to the Alpine Responsibility Code
- Put on and take off snowboard
- Skate on flat terrain
- Able to sidestep up and down slight inclines
- Able to straight run on gentle slope
- Introduction to slide slipping
- Can use the Magic Carpet
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+ Level 2: Beginner Rider
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Begin to develop a balanced body position
- Side slipping on toes alone
- Side slipping on heels alone
- Introduction to Pendulum
- Able to get on and off chairlifts and understands
chairlift safety
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+ Level 3: Novice Rider
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Pendulum with confidence
- Stands centered on skis
- Toe to heel turn
- Heel to toe turn
- Starting to use upper and lower body to direct
snowboard
- Able to make it down The Cut without assistance
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+ Level 4: Intermediate Rider
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Link toe to heel and heel to toe turns
- Able to use turns to control speed
- Development of rotational balance
- Development of up and down movement throughout the
turns
- Using upper body movement to start turns
- Can recite the Alpine Responsibility Code
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+ Level 5: Cruising & Carving Intermediate
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Consistently carving on Green terrain
- Linked turns on intermediate terrain (Expo and Centennial)
- Able to absorb small bumps and rolls with lower body while
upper body remains quiet
- Able to ride all terrain
- Show good rhythm while turning
- Able to hold and ride the fall line
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+ Level 6: Advance Riding
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Able to carve on all terrain
- Rides confidently on all terrain, on and off groomed runs
- Introduction to various approaches to riding bumps and
steep terrain
- Developing timing and pressure control skills
- Shows good steering of the board throughout the whole turn
- Shows good angulation and flexion throughout the whole turn
