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Local Whistler Coaching Company Ramps Up Program Offerings in Response to U.S. H2B Visa Shortage

As the international community of snowboard instructors and coaches scrambles to find work outside of the U.S. for the 2008/9 winter season, Whistler B.C.'s Pro Ride has chosen to step up training program offerings to entice snowboard pros to stay in the industry and work in Canada.  After running successful coaching and instructional programs for the past 10 years, Pro Ride has announced its plan to increase instructional training programs for snowboard coaches and instructors who would otherwise have worked at U.S. resorts prior to the H2B visa shortage, which was announced in January of 2008.

“The current difficulties the US ski industry is experiencing with the lack of H2B visas for temporary workers reinforces the opportunities for international workers to come and train and work in Canada,” said Anthony Crute, the founder and head coach of Pro Ride.  “While the H2B visa situation will hopefully be rectified within the next year, instructors and coaches can get a start in Canada and prepare themselves for US employment."  Crute's emphasis on bringing on professional athletes and internationally certified coaches to train Pro Ride participants has produced instructors who now are employed at winter resorts around the world.

Pro Ride and its impressive roster of coaches begin offering programs as early as December of 2008.


For more Information:

Anthony Crute
(604) 935 2115
anthony@pro-ride.com
www.pro-ride.com


Since 1997 Pro Ride has been offering freeride, freestyle and snowboard instructor winter training camps for adult riders from all over the world. By surrounding campers with a hand picked team of world class coaches and professional / Olympic athletes, Pro Ride delivers a fun, flexible, personal and progressive snowboarding experience at the home of the 2010 winter Olympics, Whistler / Blackcomb.




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Please Join Us!

10:30am - 12pm	Player check-in & putting contest
1:00pm - 6pm	Golf
5:30pm	Aprés / Silent Auction
7:00pm - 10pm	Dinner and Live Auction

Tournament Fees
$300 per player, $1,200 per foursome*
(*Choose to enter 4 players or 3 players plus a National Team Athlete for $1,200)

Price Includes: Green Fees, Golf Cart, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Beer and Wine, Prizing

Tournament Format: 18 hole Scramble

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Glacier Snowboard Camp is setting up to have its best year ever.

 

There is so much snow still left in Whistler it’s crazy. The temperatures have been so low and it just hasn’t let the snow melt. There is still over 230 cm or 91 inches of snow at mid mountain and way more on the glacier.

 

So that means more snow to make jumps this summer.

 

We are taking fewer campers than ever and expanding our terrain to include a park on the T-bar lap. So you can take multiple jumps and/or rails in a row without ever having to hike (unless you want to).  We are so excited about having such a bigger park than we have had in the past.

 

We take fewer campers than anyone and that directly translates to more coaching and personal attention. You are not just a number with us. You are a friend who has entrusted us to coach you to snowboard better and to show you a great time. We take that responsibility very serious.

 

If you want to snowboard better or just want to have the best time ever then Glacier Snowboard Camp is where you want to be.

Seriously.

 

Check out the website for all the information or give us a call at 604-935-7776.

 

www.glaciersnowboardcamp.com

 

 

Summer 2008 dates:

 

Session 1 June 27-July 4

Session 2 July 4-July 11

 

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The BC Snowboard Association (BCSA) is pleased to announce that Cypress
Mountain, off icial snowboard venue f or the 2010 Olympic W inter Games has
shown continued support of the BCSA and the development of amateur athletes
within BC. The BC Development Team, which currently trains exclusively at Big
W hite Ski Resort, has expanded its scope to the Lower Mainland with regular
training planned at Cypress Mountain for the 2008-09 winter season.
 
The Provincial Development Snowboard Team is designed as a stepping stone
for young athletes to move up the ranks of competitive snowboarding within BC
and secure spots on the BC Provincial Snowboard-Cross and Halfpipe Teams.
The BC Provincial Teams in turn act as a f eeder-program for the Canadian
National Snowboard Team. The Development program, now entering its third
year in operation has received a huge amount of support f rom Big W hite Ski Area
where the teams have been based. W ith the expansion of the 2008-09 program
to include not only Big W hite Ski Resort but now Cypress Mountain, there will be
additional opportunities f or young athletes to become involved with the
competitive stream of snowboarding within BC.
 
Joff rey Koeman, Cypress Mountain’s Director of Sales & Marketing says, "W e
are very e xcited to have the BCSA Development Team expand to Cypress
Mountain.  W hen the BCSA Team approached us on this idea we all felt that this
was a perfect f it for Cypress Mountain's ongoing commitment to developing snow
sport athletes in Vancouver and at Cypress Mountain the Off icial Freestyle Skiing
and Snowboard Venue for the 2010 Olympic W inter Games."
 
Unlike the Provincial Teams, the Development program is not specialized in any
one snowboard discipline. Rather, the athletes are encouraged to compete in
Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Snowboard-Cross events. Athletes within the program
must be at least 13 years old and generally have already gained some
competitive experience. In order to gain a spot within the Development Team,
athletes participate in one of two Selection Camps, the next being scheduled in
early December at both Big W hite Ski Resort and at Cypress Mountain.
 
Matt Galina, Development Team Head Coach comments that, “I think that it’s a
great opportunity that our program is expanding, as this will give even more
young riders the opportunity to get the coaching that will help them develop as
competitive snowboarders.
 
Currently there are eleven athletes on the BC Provincial De velopment Team. The
athletes compete in local competitions as well as BCSA Provincial Series Events.
The team trains in two areas in the province including Big W hite and Cypress Mountain. Additional inf ormation regarding the Development Program and the
Provincial Teams can be found at www.bcsnowboard.com
 
 
The BC Snowboard Association (BCSA) is a non-prof it sport organization, which
is the governing body of snowboarding with in the Province.  The BCSA is an
organization that brings youth into a safe and supported environment while
competing in a sport they love.  Up and coming National Team riders and future
pro athletes are bred through the BCSA and its programs.

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SUMMER SESSIONS

Register now HERE

COLD RUSH
August 8th-24th, 2008

MGT BIG MOUNTAIN SESSIONS AT SASS: Why get a tan when you could be getting Gnar with MGT in South America this Summer. MGT is teaming up with South America Snow Sessions for the MGT Big Mountain Session in Bariloche, Argentina. With winter in full swing and big dumps daily, this session is designed for the girl who wants to get really good at hitting backcountry jumps, shredding the trees, riding big mountain lines, and dominating the park. This camp crushes it, The MGT crew gets daily Spanish lessons, an amazing cultural experience, professional coaching, and a whole lot o chocolate. This session is 18 full days of sick snowboarding, meeting friends, learning Spanish, and spreading the shred worldwide with MGT and SASS.

SUMMER SLUSH
August 7th-14th, 2008

MGT SESSION AT HCSC: Better than Band camp: High Cascade+ MGT Snowboard Camp= More Good Times. The MGT Girls Session at High Cascade is droppin’ in Session 6. With a staff of some of the best hot-doggers in the biz, including Leanne Pelosi, Marie-France Roy, Spencer O’Brien, and many others, MGT plans to tear it up south of the boarder on one of the best summer terrain parks on this planet. High Cascade Snowboard Camp in Mt.Hood, Oregon offers some serious summer park shredding to get girls amped to shred while hammering out a new bag o’ tricks. Filling the schedule with some serious boardin’, skating, Singstar sessions, dodge ball, and tons of other banger activies ,HCSC and MGT getting down to biz to make sure campers are get really, really good this summer. Get your, cobra dogs, volcano cones , and your summer snow fix at the HCSC MGT Girls Session this Summer.







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BAGJUMP SPRINGBREAK 2008 

Film & Foto Award

presented by  TVB-KÜHTAI

and

VÖLKL,IOU-SNOW.com,BAGJUMP

PLAYBOARD, PLEASURE, ONBOARD, METHOD.TV, SHRALP.com, GRAVIS, ZIMTSTERN, HIMAYA, TOBIS, X-DOUBLE, TOBIS 

  

@BAGJUMP SpringBreak2008 Kühtai- Tirol 6. - 13. April

 

ALL MEDIA AT SITE! GET YOUR COVERAGE!!!

The SpringBreak-Camp:

 

 

This exclusive Spring Camp pushes Snowboarders and Freeskiers to their Freestyle-Limits and beyond! Ride the slushy kickerline and hit the exclusive BAGJUMP Megabag. The Riders can practice in the ‘By Pros for Pros’ shaped SprinBrea-K-Park (Funpark Kühtai) with 2 Tabletops (2x15 Meter), a Spine-Hip and a Pro Rail-line. On top of this everyone can try new tricks into the BAGJUMP MegaBag located right by the Chill Area at the Liftentrance. The exclusive BAGJUMP MegaBag is a never seen before feature on the SpringBreak where Snowboarders and Freeskiers can try new tricks like Double-, Tripple-Corks, flips and spins in any variation. Because of the unique Chamber-&-Air-Release-Safety-System you can go for any trick you ever dreamed of because it doesn’t matter how you land! Go way f%&@ing harder than you’ve ever gone & you’ll even live to tell about it! Grab a Red Bull and eat your BBQ/Grill in the BAGJUMP MegaBag-Area. Chill in loungechairs while listening to sound mixed by DJ SEREN on the Red Bull Event Car. Experience the new limits of freestyle snowboarding & freeskiing!

 

 

Another highlight at the Springbreak are 4 special Backcountry obstacles by IOU-Snow built throughout the resort Kühtai for the Film & Foto Award. These 4 Spots are ‘unbranded’ and can be used for any kind of foto and film shooting. The obstacles fit to the natural terrain in a special way and the set up is guaranteed for some never seen before action. The K-Park,BAGJUMP-MegaBag, the 4 special obstacles and of course the rest of the whole resort Kühtai are the Playground for the Film & Foto Award presented by TVB-Kühtai.

 

During the Springbreak week there will be 2 NL Holdem-Pokertournaments with Cashprizes (Monday 7th April and Friday 11th April, 3pm at the BAGJUMP Chill-Area) and daily new Mini-Contests with Prizes. On this feature everyone has the chance to win prizes from our sponsors (Völkl Snowboard, Völkl Freeskis, Gravis Backpacks, etc.). Daily Mini-Contests will be announced a day before they will be executed at the Office@Schirm by the Dreiseenbahn / Kühtai, Office@Marlstein and on the BAGJUMP.com website. Our own Poker-room will be open daily for games. Or hang out in the Riders-Lounge with Plasma-TV, Homecinema, XBOX360, over 200 DVDs and Sound by DJ SEREN. At night you can party hard at the Bagjump parties in Hotel Marlstein or just relax in the Sauna and Wellness.

Furthermore the campers and daily visitors have the possibility to test the 2009 Völkl Snowboards and Völkl Freeskis at the teststands by the MegaBag Chill-Area. There you can also sign up for the ProCoaching presented by the Völkl International ProSnowboard and ProFreeski Team. Videocoaching for everyone on the BAGJUMP-MegaBag will be analyzed daily in Hotel Marlstein before Dinner.

 

For the Springbreak CAMP please register until the 5^th of April 2008 at www.BAGJUMP.com or mail to office@bagjump.com. After the 5^th of April please register on site at the Office@Schirm by the Dreiseenbahn / Kühtai, Office@Marlstein during office hours or email to: office@bagjump.com.

 

The Film & Foto Award presented by Kühtai and BAGJUMP

2000.- EURO Prize Money!!!

This is a great challenge for filmers, photographers and riders to get the best Picture, Sequence and 3min VideoClip shot anywhere in the whole resort Kühtai during the SpringBreak-week!

 

 

The Foto Award

 

Every participating Photographer is shooting 1-6 days in the whole resort Kühtai with Snowboarders and/or Freeskiers.  Every participating photographer can hand in his/her best 5 pictures/sequences. All pictures handed in must be taken during the SpringBreak week and from the whole Resort Kühtai. Hand in deadline is Sunday the 13^th of April 5pm. The pictures will be judged by Richard Walch (professional Photographer), Sami Tuoriniemi (senior editor Onboard) and Markus Fischer (senior editor Pleasure). Every Judge can give a maximum of 50 points per picture. Winner is the Picture with the most points out of 150 and will be posted on www.BAGJUMP.com.

 

The Film Award

 

Every participating Filmer is shooting 1 to 6 days in the whole resort Kühtai with Snowboarders and/or Freeskiers.  Every participating filmer can hand in his/her best 3-Minute Video Clip. The whole Clip which is handed in must be taken during the SpringBreak week and from the whole Resort Kühtai. Hand in deadline is Sunday the 13^th of April 5pm. The Clip will be judged by Helge Zirkl (Playboard), Richard Prendergast (Method.TV) and Christian Miessner (Shralp). Every Judge can give a maximum of 50 points per Clip. Winner is the Clip with the most points out of 150 and will be posted on www.BAGJUMP.com.

 

Categories:

 

-Best Single-Shot Snowboard (Cash, Publication in Pleasure Magazine + one subscription for the rider on the picture)

-Best Sequence (Cash, Publication in Onboard Magazine + one subscription for the rider on the picture)

-Best Picture Freeski (Cash, Publication in Skiing Magazine + one subscription for the rider on the picture)

-Best 3-Minute Video Clip (Cash, Publication on Playboard DVD, Playboard Webplayer, Shralp.com, Method.TV, BAGJUMP.com)

Registration on location starting Sunday 6^th of April 1-7pm and then daily at Office@Schirm by the Dreiseenbahn / Kühtai or Hotel Marlstein at office hours.

Pictures and Videos can be handed in anytime during the week until Sunday the 13^th of April 5pm.

Click on www.BAGJUMP.com for more Infos

For accommodation and low priced lift tickets please contact office@bagjump one day prior to your arrival at Kühtai. Travelers to Pleasure-Springsession!: We have an extra contingent of rooms and lift tickets until 9^th of April available.

Filmers / Photographers and Riders coming longer than a day and want to stay one or more nights at SpringBreak please register until 5^th of April at www.BAGJUMP.com. Or during the week at Office@Schirm by the Dreiseenbahn / Kühtai, Office@Marlstein or mail to: office@bagjump.com

 

 

Included:

 

Day-Package:

 

-Accomodation with Breakfast and Dinner(*)

-Breakfast Buffet(*)

-4 Course Dinner(*)

-1 Day Lift ticket(**)

-ProPark

-BAGJUMP MegaBag training

-4 Special Obstacles

-Video coaching

-1 Mini-Competition entrance (Guitar Hero Madness, Best Trick MegaBag)

-1 NL Holdem Poker Tournament  (Monday 7th April OR Friday 11th April, 3pm at the BAGJUMP Chill-Area)

 

(* only on bookings WITH accommodation)

(** only on bookings WITH Liftticket)

 

Week-Package:

 

-Accomodation 7 Nights (*)

-Liftticket 7 Days (**)

-Breakfast Buffet (*)

-4 Course Dinner (*)

-Free Red Bull

-ProPark

-BAGJUMP MegaBag training

-4 Special Obstacles

-Video coaching

-ProCoaching by Völkl International Team

-Party

-All-Mini-Competition entrance (Guitar Hero Madness, Best Trick MegaBag)

-2 NL Holdem Poker Tournament (Monday 7th April AND Friday 11th April)

-Bagjump ‘GOODYBAG’

 

 

(* only on bookings WITH accommodation)

(** only on bookings WITH Liftticket)

 

 

 

REGISTER at www.BAGJUMP.com

OR office@bagjump.com

OR on Location:

-Office@Schirm by the Dreiseenbahn Kühtai

-Office@Hotel-Marlstein

 

For urgent questions please email to:

office@bagjump.com

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JUMPCAMP JAM Sat. March 15

Well, the slushy, spring conditions are here and so is the second annual JumpCamp Jam. Go smash your piggy bank, check the couch cushions for change, beg your parents, pawn your t.v... Do whatever you gotta do cause this is a one day deal not to be missed!!
Saturday March 15 is a one day shred clinic with prizes for everyone, bbq, jumps, tunes, jibs and more! As coach Doug Hardy states, "if you think you are beyond the need for coaching , think again." With a low coach to camper ratio, you are guaranteed plenty of knowledge to improve your riding at the JumpCamp Jam.

Ride the private JumpCamp terrain park with the Island's best riders. See what one day of riding at JumpCamp can do for you!
Also one lucky shredder will win a free JumpCamp session of their choice in a raffle at the end of the jam.

The Jam runs Saturday March 15 from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm on Forbidden Plateau and the cost is $100 ( including taxes ). Helmets are mandatory and riders under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver. Registration takes place at Onethirtythree board shop in Courtenay, by phoning Patrick at (250) 898-8891, online at www.jumpcamp.com or up Forbidden Plateau from 9:00 - 9:30am on Saturday morning.
See you there!!


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Wanaka NZ September 6, 2008

Pro Ride Snowboard Camp (est 1997) will be running it’s first NZ ‘World Camp’ in September 2008. Last August Pro Ride headed to Las Lenas Argentina which was a huge success and the campers scored a full week of powder riding. This year Pro Ride is heading to NZ for a spring session where they will be riding Cardrona, Treblecone and Snowpark NZ. The camps are for intermediate and advanced adult (18+) riders who are looking to progress their all mountain freeriding / freestyle skills and like to be accommodated in style. Coaches will include Anthony Crute head coach of Pro Ride, Lisa Corcoran Pro Ride lead coach and NZ pro rider Anthony Leffelaar plus other guests.

There will be 3 options to choose from:

-         11 day / 10 night $3950 CAD

-         8 day / 7 night $2900 CAD

-         5 of 6 day training only clinic $725 CAD

Registrations can be made on-line at www.pro-ride.com or by calling (1) 604 935 2115

 

About Pro Ride Snowboard Camp:

 

Pro Ride Snowboard Development Ltd (est 1997), North Americas leading adult snowboard training company, designs and conducts winter freeride, freestyle and snowboard instructor training camps and travel adventures. Based in Whistler, Canada Pro Ride specializes in training camps that run from December to April for intermediate and advanced riders. Camps range in length from 5 days to a full season. Its brand symbolizes a long standing commitment to progressive, technical instruction and the opportunity to be trained by world class athletes.

Pro Ride’s instructional coaching methodologies are based on a 10 year history of fun, flexible, personal and progressive snowboard specific training.

‘World Camps’ are an opportunity to experience Pro Ride’s signature world class coaching at some of the premier snowboarding locations around the world.

For further information about Pro Ride, you are invited to check out

www.pro-ride.com

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The Canadian Snowboard Federation would like to invite you to showcase 

your talent. The CSF will be hosting two halfpipe selection contests on the 

22nd and 23rd of January 2008 at Cypress Mountain, home of the 2010 

Olympic Halfpipe event. 

 

Get the chance to compare yourself against the best halfpipe riders in 

Canada. You also get the chance to grab a spot for the next four (4) World 

Cups. All spots are open and up for grabs whether you are part of the 

Nationals team, the National Development Group, a professional team or a 

snowboard club. 

 

Podium on the first day and you get an automatic entry to the World Cups in 

Korea, Japan, Calgary and Stoneham. The remaining spots will be awarded on 

the second day. There will be a weather day on the 24th. 

 

If you are unable to attend the contests because you are participating at 

the up coming X-Games Halfpipe contest, you get an automatic in. 

 

The riders who qualify for the World Cups will have to meet the Halfpipe 

CSF minimum standards prior to departure (http://www.csf.ca/File/SelectionProtocol%20- 

%2006-07%20HP%20World%20Cups.10Nov06.pdf : Appendix A - NST section) 

 

  

When: January 22nd and 23rd 2008 

Where: Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, BC 

Cost: $25 per day 

Requirements: CAIP insurance 

To register: Contact Nadia M’Seffar nadia@csf.ca 

 

***You are also invited to participate at the CSF Training Camp from 

January 7 to February 7 2008. Coaching will be provided by National Team 

Coaches Tom Hutchinson and Dennis Bannock. Please contact Nadia 

(nadia@csf.ca) for more information. 

 

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Hello, everyone!

We are on the doorstep of the 07/08 snow season and we hope you have caught the shred bug as bad as we at BCSA have!  The summer was long and relaxing, and it’s time to start thinking about what you want to get out of your riding this season.  

 

We have taken rider and parent feedback from last season and made some changes to the Development Program creating a complete athletic experience.  

 

If you want to take the step to becoming a competitive and successful snowboarder - then read on to find out what we have to offer you!

 

 

WE WANT YOU!

Snowboarders between the ages of 13 and 18.

 

The Development Team has been designed for snowboarders who have competed in the past and would like to improve not only their riding but their results.

 

If you have aspirations to one day be a part of the BC Provincial or Canadian National Teams - this is the next step to making these goals come a reality - in a secure and fun environment.

 

 

Here is what we can offer you

• Certified coach, with international competitive snowboarding
• Specialized guest coaches for snowboard cross, halfpipe and slopestyle
• Individual goal setting and athlete planning
• Interaction with Provincial Team coaches and athletes
• On-snow coaching at all local competitions
• 40 plus days on-snow training & competing, including a 3 day Spring Break Camp
• Training geared towards your specific discipline(s)
• BCSA Competitive Membership
• Access to sport specialists for physical development and nutrition

 

 

The program is based out of Big White Ski Resort, with the majority of training and competitions happening there.  However, there are the opportunities to travel throughout BC to attend competitions, such as the Canadian National Championships being hosted by Cypress Mountain (Olympic Snowboard Venue) in Vancouver at the beginning of April.

 

In order to maximize the effectiveness of the coaches’ time with athletes, the Development Team size is limited to ten (10) participants.  We are working closely with Big White Ski Area to ensure that if the Development Team is not right for a young athlete, then the Big White Free-Ride Team is.

 

If this doesn’t sound like your cup of tea - contact us and decide your own involvement - we are open to individual modifications regarding commitment.

 

 

this is what you need to know

A Selection Camp is being held at Big White Ski Resort on Sunday, November  25^th.

 

There is no cost to participate in the Selection Camp – however you need to pre-register.

 

Meet at the Village Center Mall (VCM) entrance (under the clock tower in the center of Big White Village) at 9:00 am with a helmet, ready to ride.

 

For Selection Camp pre-registration and further questions regarding the Development Program, including team fees, please contact the Development Team Head Coach:  Mathew Galina, phone: (250) 718-5940 or email:  huck_it_large@yahoo.ca

 

 

 

Have fun - meet new people - shred harder than you ever have before!

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CORE SNOWBOARD CAMPS in Whistler is stoked to announce that ROSSIGNOL SNOWBOARDS will be supporting their campers and pro coaches from the 2007-08 season. Campers will be able to demo Rossi’s newest boards and even win some spakin’ new ones throughout our winter camp season. Core Camps also welcomes Rossignol’s Canadian pro team riders to the guest coach list. Benji Ritchie, Reno Belisle and others will make coaching appearances throughout the winter.

Rossignol – Pure Mountain Company since 1907

Check them out at - www.rossignol.com
Check us out at -  www.coresnowboardcamps.com
Our video - www.coresnowboardcamps.com/en/node/150/play

 

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HEY! me and G got jobs coaching at Camp Of Champions!!!! we were so excited at the idea and the fact that we might be able to pay rent this summer that we made a freakin promo vid-yo. i can't waite for the Blackcomb glacier to open OMG i wish i could freeze myself like luke skywalker or austin powers then wake up just when it time for camp. check it out you might already be web-famous! pshhhhhhhhhhhhha omg!!!!!!!!!!! D.

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This month has kicked off with some fantastic spring conditions. We started the first week of the month with some light powder followed by bright blue sunny days. Everyone is smiling as it is nice to see the sun back and some warmer days. The next few days will be nice and then 30 - 40 cms are forecasted for Friday and Saturday to build up our 3 meter base.

Local Camp News
At camp things are starting to slow down a little with only two more weeks of programs for the winter calendar. That doesn't mean that we are slowing down as we are busy preparing for summer with our new Argentina Trip (Which is happening in August) as well as summer camp training in June and July. If you are keen to come out to Whistler over the next couple of weeks we have 3 places left for freestyle training. This is a great time to come out and get your jumps dialed and ride a few rails as the sun is out and the snow is soft. You can register on-line at http://www.pro-ride.com/register.cfm

Huck Magazine
Keep an eye out for Huck Magazine on the shelves at your local news agent. Andy from http://www.huckmagazine.com was just out at camp last week to check us out and write a story about our programs. They are a new lifestyle magazine out of London with a passion for life, beauty and the art of riding.

What's on in Whistler
Starting on Saturday is the World Ski and Snowboard Festival here in Whistler. Definitely a great week to come out to ride and party.. There are some huge events to watch like the two snowboard big air competitions, the half pipe competition and there will be more than 30 live concerts this week all for free! Check it out at http://www.whistler2007.com

Argentina Trip
The Argentina Trip to Las Lena is on! We are in the final stages of arranging the trip so if you have emailed us about coming we will be following up with you in the next couple of days. The price will be $3495 CAD and will include

- Round trip airfare from Buenos Aires

- Transfer to and from the mountain from the domestic flight

- 4 Star Hotel Accommodations (double occupancy)

- All breakfasts and dinners (no drinks)

- 7 day lift pass

- Basic Medical Insurance when riding in Las Lenas in bounds

- Cat Boarding day with the Pro Ride guides

- Pro Ride guiding and coaching for 6 days

- Dates: Arrive in Buenos Aires Friday August 17 - depart 26th

This is going to be our first Pro Ride Adventure abroad and it is sure to be an awesome trip. You will be riding the most lift serviced terrain of any other ski area in the Western Hemisphere along with unsurpassed views of the magnificent Andes. If you would like more information contact me direct at snowboard@pro-ride.com and put Las Lenas in the subject line. Space is limited.

Camper News
Congratulations go out to Gavin Carstairs who was out on camp a few years ago as the word down the wire is that he just got married. Lou who some of you know as our cleaning lady just got engaged to Simon a week ago. Dave Marino who came out on camp in our second year recently had a baby and is living happily here in Whistler.

Next Winters Information
The dates and pricing for next winters programs are up on the web site so you can register for the long term programs now - bookings are already coming in so if you have any questions about the programs or would like some more information you can check out http://www.pro-ride.com/courses.cfm or email us at snowboard@pro-ride.com. If you want to see what your in for you can check out http://www.pro-ride.com/diary.cfm

Summer Camp
All of the summer camp information can be found at http://www.pro-ride.com/summercamp/index.cfm - camps start June 22 and run until July 22.

What's New
Finally, it looks like we will have a new peak to peak gondola from the top of Whistler to the top of Blackcomb. The plans have been submitted to the official government bodies and there is a rumor that they will break ground this summer to start preparations for the new gondola system.

Check out the Pictures
We are constantly updating the diary pages on the web site so if you would like to see what we are getting up to you can check out http://www.pro-ride.com/diary.cfm

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to ride this winter - it has been awesome!

If you have any questions for us or feedback please drop us an email at

snowboard@pro-ride.com

Have a great month

See you soon!

From Anthony and the Team at Pro Ride

http://www.pro-ride.com

 

Fresh Pow Turns April 2


The Freeride Camp Crew April 2

 

Coach Dylan deep in the pow on Blackcomb April 2

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Camp of Champions, home to the largest private snowboard park in the world, is pleased to announce the creation of “PRO CAMP”. Finally, a camp for budding pro riders! A camp for riders who don’t need coaching but who still need access to the sickest terrain available in summer.

Designing and creating Pro Camp, we wanted to make a camp as bare bones as possible so that “budgetarily constrained” campers can come to Whistler and ride the only winter quality park available in the summer. The COC Park is at least twice the size of any summer park in Mt. Hood or Whistler and the town of Whistler is a snowboarder’s paradise with lakes, a skate park, restaurants and a movie theater.

The only way to make Pro Camp possible was to strip out almost everything except access to the epic park. At Pro Camp, campers have to be responsible for themselves. We supply the bare bones: lift tickets, a tasty lunch, and our world-famous park. The camper is responsible for arranging everything else. If you are 18 or over and want to go pro, start by hitting campofchampions.com and see how you can go to camp for $700 Cdn (approx $575.00 US) for an eight day session - 1/3 of the price of a regular snowboard camp. Log on now, go pro sooner!

 

       Pro Camp is eligible for the $500 Child Fitness Tax Credit. Come to camp, submit your camp receipt with your taxes and get a $500 tax credit from the Canadian Government for getting off the couch. You must be Canadian to qualify for the tax credit.

 

For the best discount accommodation we recommend Whistler Blackcomb Staff Housing. Live in Whistler this summer for less than $10 a night.

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