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My Blog: Core Snowboard Camp's 2009 video
By: core_camps



The 2008~09 season was incredible. We had a whole bunch of cool and unique guys and girls train with us this season and a lot of returning campers pushing their limits as well. Big backcountry jump days, deep powder runs, terrain park improvement, Core night park action, secret pillow fields, cornices, tree runs...you name it, we did it all. From novice riders sliding boxes and riding powder for the first time to seasoned returning campers grabbing their inverts, sticking larger cliffs and every level and experience in between.Good times, great memories, huge improvement and the end of the season video to prove it. From all of the staff and coaches - A huge “Thank You” to all of the great campers who allowed us to be a part of their winter season! It was an amazing season with all of you guys here and keep riding on.

Published On: 5/25/2009
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My Blog: WSSC Contest!
By: WSSC


   This summer is going to be sicker and better than ever! At the Whistler Summer

Ski and Snowboard Camp, we’ve got a sick park, awesome food, and the best coaches ever!

We’ve got a contest going too. The next 30 people to sign up for the eight day full camp

will have the CHANCE TO WIN 25% OFF THE PRICE OF CAMP! Go to 

www.whistlersnowboardcamps.com to sign up.

Please note when signing up, you MUST type in “snowboard.com contest”

in the text box under Comments/Promo Codes etc: to be entered in the contest.
Contest ends May 7th, 2009.
 
 
P.S. You have a really good chance of winning because the contest is only for the next 30 people!
 


Published On: 4/27/2009
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My Blog: WSSC- My week there
By: WSSC


Day 1
I was pretty nervous when I left home and took a flight to Vancouver BC. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to snowboard as good as the others, but when I went, you're organized into groups depending on your level. It was silly of me to worry, but when i did go, the campers were pretty chill so it didn't even matter anyways. Well anyways, when I landed in Vancouver, I met so many people at the airport going to Whistler Summer Snowboard Camp. When we all boarded the camp bus/shuttle I met even MORE people. During the evening, we were to meet at the mountain room (a huge room with a big screen tv). There we were introduced to all the coaches and info about the camp, like camp rules, schedual, and activites. When i got to my room, there I met my 2 roomates! They were the same level as me at snowboarding and same age too! They were also in my group which was cool. I made friends really quick.


Day 2-6

The park is siiiiiiiick. They have their own terrain on Blackcomb Mountain, with jumps, rails, boxes, and a tent that you can just chill at if you're tired or hungry. The weather felt like it was 20 degrees, it was so hot! I think that's really cool, the weather being really warm and being able to snowboard. I know what you're thinking, but no! The snow isn't all slush! There's plenty of snow and the groomers of their camp groom it everyday so it's all good. I got a pretty sick goggle tan.


Activites

Out of all the activites, I've got to say that bungee jumping was my favourite! You're there with all your friends going bungee jumping! There's other activities like wakeboarding, paintball, mountain biking, driving range/miniputt, skateboarding, indoor rockclimbing, games room/movie lounge, pool/hot tub at the hotel, tennis/volleyball/dodgeball, or just chilling at Whistler Village!


Overall, this was the highlight of my summer!
 


Published On: 4/25/2009
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My Blog: WSSC- Who We Are
By: WSSC


Who we are:

With our world class private terrain park, professional coaches, hotel accommodation, meals, and activities, Whistler Summer Snowboard Camp is the place to be this summer!
 
 
what's included:
 
• Interactive coaching environment. Our coaches are not only professionals, but genuinely love kids and love coaching. Our coaching groups provide a better opportunity for campers to progress, as your coach will get to know you during the week and anticipate your needs and goals.
 
• Value. Everything is included in the camp price. ALL scheduled activities (extra charge for some optional activities) , ALL meals including dinner, a free camp T-Shirt and a camp video.
 
• Private pipe, race lanes, and park. Our on-hill facility is world class with private pipe, race lane, groomed area, terrain park, and lots of other terrain. Because we limit the amount of campers that we can accept each session, our park is never crowded. This means less time standing around waiting your turn, which is the case at the busier camps, and more time for you to focus on your goals!
 
• Supervision. We don't hold back the older campers or forget about the younger ones. All campers under 19 are supervised 24 hrs by our live-in hotel staff.
 
• Luxury-suites, not crowded dorms or small hotel rooms. The suites are equipped with a full-kitchen, living area, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and a big balcony to enjoy the beautiful mountain views! There is also a heated pool, huge jacuzzi, basketball court and volleyball net. The resort is located just minutes from the base of the hill, too, so there is no traveling to get to the lifts - they're just a short walk from breakfast!
 
• All meals are included in the price of the camp. Some other camps don't provide you with dinner. This can add-up to $100's of additional dollars to the price of your camp.
 
• No hiking. Our lifts run all day.
 
• Walk to the lifts. Some of the other camps have a 30 minute bus ride just to get to the hill but at our camp you can walk there in 5 min after you eat breakfast at a nice restaurant.
 
 


Published On: 4/24/2009
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My Blog: WSSC- Who We Are
By: WSSC


Who we are:

With our world class private terrain park, professional coaches, hotel accommodation, meals, and activities, Whistler Summer Snowboard Camp is the place to be this summer!
 
 
what's included:
 
• Interactive coaching environment. Our coaches are not only professionals, but genuinely love kids and love coaching. Our coaching groups provide a better opportunity for campers to progress, as your coach will get to know you during the week and anticipate your needs and goals.
 
• Value. Everything is included in the camp price. ALL scheduled activities (extra charge for some optional activities) , ALL meals including dinner, a free camp T-Shirt and a camp video.
 
• Private pipe, race lanes, and park. Our on-hill facility is world class with private pipe, race lane, groomed area, terrain park, and lots of other terrain. Because we limit the amount of campers that we can accept each session, our park is never crowded. This means less time standing around waiting your turn, which is the case at the busier camps, and more time for you to focus on your goals!
 
• Supervision. We don't hold back the older campers or forget about the younger ones. All campers under 19 are supervised 24 hrs by our live-in hotel staff.
 
• Luxury-suites, not crowded dorms or small hotel rooms. The suites are equipped with a full-kitchen, living area, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and a big balcony to enjoy the beautiful mountain views! There is also a heated pool, huge jacuzzi, basketball court and volleyball net. The resort is located just minutes from the base of the hill, too, so there is no traveling to get to the lifts - they're just a short walk from breakfast!
 
• All meals are included in the price of the camp. Some other camps don't provide you with dinner. This can add-up to $100's of additional dollars to the price of your camp.
 
• No hiking. Our lifts run all day.
 
• Walk to the lifts. Some of the other camps have a 30 minute bus ride just to get to the hill but at our camp you can walk there in 5 min after you eat breakfast at a nice restaurant.
 


Published On: 4/24/2009
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My Blog: Core Snowboard Camp's mid season video
By: core_camps




It just keeps getting better. Mother nature has surprised us this year and this video is part of the outcome so far. Great conditions and cool campers from all around the world to share the stoke with. Everyone's been pushing their limits and learning something new, everyday, every week, every month. And new for this year is our Core Camp backyard night park. There's still space in our March and April camps. Enjoy the show. www.corecamps.com.

Published On: 2/8/2009
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My Blog: Core Snowboard Camp's newest coach - Etienne Gilbert
By: core_camps


We're stoked to have Etienne Gilbert as one of our newest Pro coaches. Etienne brings to Core Camps a ton of experience as he's Camp of Champion's head coach in the summers. Etienne moved from Quebec to Whistler in 1998 and has since risen to become one of Canada's top Pros. He's had sick video parts throughout the last decade and more recently with Sandbox and Sugar Shack. Snowboard Canada also just did a 10 page story/interview  about Etienne in their 2009 Buyer's guide issue. Welcome to the team.
Other new pro coaches for this year: Chris Dufficy and Chris Wimbles.

Core Snowboard Camps is the ultimate winter snowboard freestyle, free-ride and snowboard instructor training camp in Canada.
www.coresnowboardcamps.com



Published On: 1/18/2009
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My Blog: Snowing all week in Whistler!
By: proride


After a week of consistent snow, the riding here in Whistler is back in business! We're into our 5th week of camp and the second group of long term campers are packing their bags and preparing to hit town as we speak.
 
Christmas in the camp houses was celebrated in true Whistler style with wine and cheese, pressies, partying in town and of course, Christmas day spent riding on the mountain... how else would you rather spend your holidays?!
 
We're super stoked that we've been able to take our groups to secret powder stashes on the mountain without getting stuck in long holiday lift lines. Also, now that the upper alpine lifts are staring to open, we're looking forward to some steep pow runs in the bowls and maybe a hike or two for some of the best untracked powder on the mountain. It's that kind of inside local knowledge that means we can ride harder, faster and in deeper pow that anyone else hahaha!
 
The terrain parks are already starting to look good. The Nintendo Park on Blackcomb has a number of hip, box and rail features and a couple of jumps. As more snow falls we'll begin to see the Terrain Garden (beginner's park) and Higher Level (XL) parks take shape. We're also looking forward to seeing the double rainbow stall feature and dancefloor jibs they're building in the Whistler park using the cable reels from the construction of new Peak to Peak gondola.
 
It even looks like there's almost enough snow for our first backcountry jump day to be held in a secret location yet to be revealed... can't wait!
 
Happy New Year form the team at Proride. Hope your new year sounds as exciting as ours!
 
 
Check out our picture diary at Pro Ride Snowboard Camps Diary
 
 


Published On: 12/31/2008
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My Blog: 2009 High Cascade Snowboard Camp!
By: HighCascadeSnowboardCamp


Located at the base of Mt. Hood, Oregon, High Cascade Snowboard Camp offers all-inclusive summer snowboard camps for both youth and adults (age 9 and up). Professional coaching, over 27 acres of private snowboard parks, unlimited demo equipment, video analysis, private skateboard parks, trampolines, whitewater rafting and more await you on Mt. Hood throughout June, July and August. 2009 High Cascade Signature Sessioners announced! Come shred with... SESSION 1. Tara Dakides Darrell Mathes & Andreas Wiig SESSION 2. The Frends Crew* & Jamie Anderson SESSION 3. Peter Line Pat Moore Hana Beaman SESSION 4. Eero Ettala Heikki Sorsa Erin Comstock Alexis Waite
SESSION 5. Jeremy Jones JP Walker SESSION 6. Todd Richards Austin Smith Leanne Pelosi *The Frends Crew: Danny Davis, Kevin Pearce, Mason Aguirre, Scotty Lago, Keir Dillon, Luke & Jack Mitrani Go to www.highcascade.com dates and prices!


Published On: 11/19/2008
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My Blog: Win a free 4 week Core Snowboard Camp
By: core_camps


That's right, Core Snowboard Camps is giving away a free 4 week all-inclusive camp and a return flight at Europe's biggest freestyle event - Freestyle.ch. We're actually giving away more than that. Our newest camp outerwear sponsor, Zimtstern , is throwing in $3000 worth of 08-09 outerwear. Thanks Zimtstern. And the airfare is being taken care of by ESL Sejours, the best travel agency out there. Cheers guys.

All prize entries must be received at the Core Camps exhibition and tent at the Freestyle.ch festival in Zurich, Switzerland between Sept 26-28 2008. Winners will be announced at the Core Camps/Zimtstern tents on Sunday, Sept 28 at 4:30pm.
All the details are below.

1st Prize - 4 week Core Snowboard Camp + return flight
2nd Prize - 08-09 Zimtstern snowboard outfit ($1500)
3rd Prize - 08-09 Zimtstern snowboard outfit ($1500)

1st Prize includes:*
- daily riding and training with pro coaches (Mon-Fri)
- unlimited season pass (includes new Peak to Peak gondola + discounts)
- 28 nights accommodation in one of our rider houses (twin share room)
- return flight and airport transfers provided by ESL Sejours
- weekly video analysis and tune-up & waxing clinics
- snowboard factory tour
- Core Snowboard Camp hoodie
- Product give-aways from sponsors
- nightly/weekly activities and social events
- personal video DVD
- the best snowboarding experience of your life

*- Winner must be at least 16 years old
*- The winner must provide their own travel insurance
*- Possible start dates for 1st prize are: Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, and 20 2008
*- Meals are not included and are the responsibility of the winner
*- Arrival and departure on Saturdays only
*- Prize is not transferable

2nd and 3rd Prizes include:
- Two 08-09 Zimtstern snowboard outfits valued at $1500 each
- Winners will be able to choose their outerwear directly at the Zimtstern warehouse and head office in Zurich, Switzerland in early October. Exact dates to be announced.

The 3 winners names will be drawn at the Core Camps/Zimtstern tents at approx. 4:30pm on Sept 28. Winners will be contacted immediately following the draw and announced on the Core Camps website. Good luck to all contestants and we'll see you in Zurich before we see you in Whistler!!

CoreSnowboardCamps.com

www.zimtstern.com

www.freestyle.ch

www.ESL-Sejours.com

 




Published On: 8/31/2008
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My Blog: Pro Ride Snowboard Camps New Camper Videos are Finished
By: proride


The coming winter must be on a few peoples minds (other than those people who are experiencing it in the southern hemisphere). I turned on the tv the other night and caught two major US cable shows featuring snowboarding in Whistler. E Weekend News had a full feature on Whistler and then Gene Simmons - Family Jewels (Of KISS fame - the guy with the makeup and big tongue) started a two show feature on Whistler and one of our coaches was on the show.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels

I knew that Ryan (Rausch) had done some work with Gene during the world ski and snowboard festival here in Whistler this April. What I didn't know was just how cheesy the show was going to be. Gene is all about making $$ and he owns a label called "Money Bags". During the show they were looking for a new face for "Money Bags" and Ryan was one of their options. Ryan definitely got the best deal out of the three candidates as he scored a heli day and some snowmobile time. It he hadn't blown out his knee during the filming (a total put on - Ryan is fine) he would have been the new face of "Money Bags". Funny stuff and all scripted. You may be able to check it out this out later this week

http://www.aetv.com/genesimmonsfamilyjewels/

http://www.pro-ride.com/news.cfm

Summer Camp on the Glacier

Summer Camp has now been and gone for another year. The glacier was in really great shape this year and the half pipe was awesome, We scored some great weather with lots of blue sky days and a super fun shred was had by all.

Winter Programs

We have had lots of bookings come in already for the December and January 12 week courses. Freeride, freestyle and snowboard instructor camps and courses start the beginning of December with the first 12 week course starting on the 6th. We have an early booking discount of $350 for anyone booking a 12 week course before August 31 with a 50% payment and we have secured an extra lift ticket for anyone booking two week courses before October 31. You will get 2 extra lift tickets if you book your two week course by September 30. See the http://www.pro-ride.com/courses.cfm page for more details.

Videos

Karen has been busy working on the videos from this past winters footage. We now have a freestyle video, two freeride videos and a womens shred video all finished. Next off the press will be the Mt Baker road trip feature.

Here are the links to the latest completed videos.

http://www.pro-ride.com/videos/freeride_movie_2_08.cfm

http://www.pro-ride.com/videos/freeride_movie_08.cfm

http://www.pro-ride.com/videos/womens_movie_08.cfm

http://www.pro-ride.com/videos/freestyle_movie_08.cfm

The New Gondola

We got an up close look at the new gondola while heading up to the glacier this summer and it really is a marvel of engineering. The lift station itself is a huge building and they have already strung the guide wires across the valley for the new cable system. Check out some pictures at

http://www.pro-ride.com/diary.cfm

Well that is it for this latest newsletter - Don't forget to get your winter registrations in at http://www.pro-ride.com/register.cfm and have fun with whatever it is you are doing..

If you have any questions for us or feedback please drop us an email at snowboard@pro-ride.com

Cheers

From Anthony and the team at Pro Ride



Published On: 8/5/2008
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My Blog: Zimtstern partners up with Core Snowboard Camps
By: core_camps


We're super stoked to announce our new partnership with Zimtstern snowboard wear. Zimtstern will now be providing the outerwear for Core Snowboard Camp coaches and lots of free stuff for campers. From Switzerland, Zimtstern has been creating innovative and stylish snowboarding apparel since 1995.
Zimtstern also just won "Brand Of The Year" in Europe and they're backed by some of the coolest staff and world class pros.
The Zimstern brand has recently come to Canada and you can find their gear at Showcase Snowboard Shop in Whistler.
They have an uber cool website as well. WWW.ZIMTSTERN.COM Also, Core Snowboard Camps and Zimtstern will be at Europe's biggest summer freestyle festival together called FREESTYLE.CH.
We'll be giving away a free, 4 week all-inclusive 2009 camp + airfare!!! More details coming soon... WWW.CORESNOWBOARDCAMPS.COM

Published On: 8/5/2008
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News and Stuff: MGT Session at High Cascade
By: MGTSnowboardCamp




There are still a few spots open for the MGT Session at High Cascade Snowboard Camp happening during Session 6 (August 7th-14th). Session 6 boasts Leanne Pelosi signature sessions, a killer park and compound, tons of off-snow activities, and a sneak peek at Runway Films new movie "SEE WHAT I SEE". Get with the MGT program and get really really good at snowboarding this summer.

Register HERE

Make sure to check out how some the other HCSC sessions have gone down.... High Cascade Session re-caps







Published On: 7/27/2008
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My Blog: Core Snowboard Camps 2008 video
By: core_camps



We just finished our most amazing winter camp season so far. The snow conditions were great all season and lots of powder. Lots of cool campers joined from all over the world – Canada, U.S.A., England, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, France, Brazil, Japan, Australia, Brunei and more... Thanks to all of the great guys and gals who joined the camp this winter – we will miss you and hope to see you again. It’s difficult to explain with words about what we do and the fun we have at the camp so I have attached our 2008 video Enjoy and see you this winter.


Published On: 6/1/2008
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Glacier Snowboard Camp News: Glacier Snowboard Camp Summer 2008
By: glaciercamp


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

 



Published On: 5/13/2008
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News and Stuff: MGT MT. Noquay Video
By: MGTSnowboardCamp



MGT killed it this March at the two day camp at Mt. Norquay. Graham and Matt at Waffle Cone Zone showed up to capture MGT in action. Our friends at Snowboarder Magazine have posted the video. Check it out : MGT MT.Norquay Video.

Next up are the MGT Summer Sessions at High Cascade Snowboard Camp and South America Snow Sessions. Registration is open and filling up so get on it and get really, really good with MGT Snowboard Camp this summer.


REGISTER HERE



Published On: 5/4/2008
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My Blog: Sping has hit Whistler as has the TWSSF
By: proride


This month kicked off with some awesome snow and cold winter conditions. We had some excellent fresh powder riding for April fools day thanks to some short hikes into the high alpine. We are currently in the middle of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival here in Whistler which means lots of free bands in the village and world class snowboard competitions.

Local Camp News

At camp things are starting to slow down a little with only onr more week 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 NZ trip (Which is happening in September) as well as summer camp training in June and July. If you are keen to come out to Whistler the you can now book for new winter for our freestyle and freeride snowboard instructor training. If you would like to come to NZ you can check out the information on-line at

Cooler Magazine

Keep an eye out for Cooler Magazine on the shelves at your local news agent. Cherry from http://www.coolermag.com was just out at camp three weeks ago to check us out and write a story about our programs. They are a womens snow, surf and lifestyle magazine out of Europe which is an alternative lifestyle haven for young women.

New Zealand 'World Trip'

If you have ever dreamed about snowboarding in New Zealand and would like to come with our Pro Ride limited numbers adult (18+) improvement camp please let us know - there are now 10 spots available for our 8 and 11 day trip to Wanaka NZ (Middle Earth for those who have watched Lord of the Rings) - the date is set for September 6th. If you are already in NZ or planning to be there you can drop into our 5 of 6 day training only clinic. Drop us an email if you are keen to snowboard@pro-ride.com - you can check out the web page at http://www.pro-ride.com/new-zealand-snowboard-camps.cfm We already have several bookings and lots of expressions of interest. This will be a super fun holiday experience with the flexibility for us to be able to switch up our schedule based on conditions and the groups riding goals. We have 4 star comfortable accommodations with a gym, heated pool and bbq area so when we are off the slopes we will be living in style. We are also going to partake in some jet boating, bungee, snowmobiling and heliskiing for those who are keen as optional extras.

Camper News

Our most recent Level 1 and 2 candidates all dominated their exams with above standard being a common thread for many of the results sheets. We had a huge party at the end of March with many of the long term campers finishing up for the winter. Most of the crew have decided to stay in town and ride until the end of the April and make the most of the excellent snow conditions.

Coach News

A couple of weekends ago the Canadian Nationals half pipe competition was on down in Vancouver at Cypress Mountain. Crispin, Ryan and Neil all went down for the event and came 4th, 6th and 9th. Katie went down to represent the women and came 12th. In other coach news Dylan is still slaving away on the house he is building down in Squamish and is planning on heading east for the summer to build log homes. Duncan was in Toronto with his girlfriend and jsut got back. Lisa and Luke are planning on heading down to Mt Buller in Australia for the summer snow sliding season and Ants L is hanging in Whistler for the summer and playing golf.

Mountain News

As most of the world’s ski resorts close for winter 07-08, Whistler has announced more than two months of its long snowsports season is still ahead. Skiing and riding on Whistler Mountain will continue until April 20th. Spring skiing then continues on Blackcomb Mountain from Monday, April 21 through to Sunday, June 8th. After that the Blackcomb glacier is open for summer snow sports.

The resort currently has a snow base of 265cm and will have 3,000 to 2,500 acres remaining open for May and the first week of June.

Blackcomb Mountain will also debut a new terrain park through to the end of May in the Jersey Cream area. Opening on April 21st, it will feature a mix of small, medium as well as large jibs and jumps built for the Orage Masters.

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

The Summer Glacier Camps are on again this year. This is perfect for the junior riders who can't come and train with us during the winter months. If you can't get enough during the winter and you want to come and ride the Blackcomb Glacier and the best halfpipe then check out www.pro-ride.com/summercamp/index.cfm

Summer Camp Dates for 2008

Session #1 June 27 - July 4

Session #2 July 4 - 11

Session #3 July 11 - 18

What's New

This summer the final parts will come together for the new $50 million Peak to Peak gondola. Over the summer they will be stringing up the cable and building the machinery to power the lift which will take you from the top of Whistler to the top of Blackcomb in 12 minutes.

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

Thanks to our Sponsors who supported us this winter - please check them out

Ride Snowboards - www.ridesnowboards.com

Dakine - www.dakine.com

Groovstar Outerwear - www.groovstar.com

Kuu Wax - www.kuu.com

Smith - www.smithoptics.com

Freestyle Max - www.freestylemax.com

Red Bull - www.redbull.com

Snowboard.com - www.snowboard.com

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



Published On: 4/18/2008
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News and Stuff: MGT SUMMER SESSIONS!
By: MGTSnowboardCamp



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.







Published On: 4/6/2008
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My Blog: Ride Whistler this April and NZ in September
By: proride


The snow keeps falling here in Whistler. We now have had 29 feet of snow that has fallen so far this year and over 3 months left of the ski season. We are offering training all the way until the end of April for our groups and custom training into May. We are busy planning our 'World Trips' and the NZ Trip for September is up on the web site if you would like to come.

Over the past month we have had loads going on.

We successfully completed our second road trip for the season down to Mt Baker with our 12 week campers and were met with fantastic conditions. It was quite the adventure as I found out that my wife Karen was going into labour just as we were putting in our first powder runs of the day at Mt Baker. The day was a real blast for me. We shredded powder all morning with sunny skies and then rallied back to Vancouver to make it just in time for Baylee to be born - you really can't beat that for a day to remember. Check out www.pro-ride.com/diary.cfm for the pictures of the day.

Instructor Results

We have had excellent results from our Level 2 crew who did their exams and a couple of them who wanted to work have already been hooked up with employment with Whistler Blackcomb for the remainder of the season. A good friend of ours who does the hiring for the school came by the camp house and chatted with the crew about how to gain employment with the mountain and at the end of his session offered work to the people who were interested.

Jump Day

We have a backcountry style jump day planned for Friday which should be a blast. We have snow forecasted all the way to Friday which is going to make for super soft landings. As a bonus, Cooler - European Women's Life Style Magazine will be on hand to document the activities. Jump day just happens to correspond with one of the campers birthdays so it is going to be quite an affair.

Coach Lance Cyr Superman Front Flip

Competition News

Lots of great results this month from the crew. Ryan Rausch has been travelling the globe and is dominating as usual. Crispin Lipscomb was in Italy for the World Cup Half Pipe and took the win for Canada. This is only a week after winning the Showcase Showdown. The boy is on fire!

Next Years Programs

All of next years pricing and dates are up on the web site so now is a great time to secure your place for the long term programs. We have already had quite a few bookings so if you are keen please drop us a line to let us know. You can register at www.pro-ride.com/register0809.cfm - all of this years long term programs sold out and we are again limiting the numbers for next year to guarantee the best training available world wide.

This Seasons Programs

We now have a few places remaining for 1,2 and 4 weeks starting from March 22nd and 29th if you are keen to come out and ride. (Our group training sessions will run all the way until the end of April.) The conditions are excellent and we have loads of snow to get us through to the summer. The World Ski and Snowboard Festival is on again April 11 - 20 so this is a great time to come out. Check out http://whistler.mtv.ca/ - there will be 50 free live concerts, big air snowboard competition, arts events, endless night life and the best spring riding in the world. You can register on-line at www.pro-ride.com/register.cfm This will be your last chance for the season to gain your instructor certification, fine turn your freeriding skills or get your park shred on with the Pro Ride coaches.
 

Coach Anthony Leffelaar BS 180

Summer Vacation - New Zealand 'World Trip'

If you have ever dreamed about snowboarding in New Zealand and would like to come with our Pro Ride limited numbers adult (18+) improvement camp please let us know - there will be 12 spots available for our 8 and 11 day trip to Wanaka NZ (Middle Earth for those who have watched Lord of the Rings) - the date is set for September 6th. If you are already in NZ or planning to be there you can drop into our 5 of 6 day training only clinic. Drop us an email if you are keen to snowboard@pro-ride.com - you can check out the web page at www.pro-ride.com/new-zealand-snowboard-camps.cfm We already have several bookings and lots of expressions of interest. This will be a super fun holiday experience with the flexibility for us to be able to switch up our schedule based on conditions and the groups riding goals. We have 4 star comfortable accommodations with a gym, heated pool and bbq area so when we are off the slopes we will be living in style. We are also going to partake in some jet boating, bungee, snowmobiling and heliskiing for those who are keen as optional extras.

Summer Camp

The Summer Glacier Camps are on again this year. This is perfect for the junior riders who can't come and train with us during the winter months. If you can't get enough during the winter and you want to come and ride the Blackcomb Glacier and the best halfpipe then check out www.pro-ride.com/summercamp/index.cfm

Summer Camp Dates for 2008

Session #1 June 27 - July 4

Session #2 July 4 - 11

Session #3 July 11 - 18

That's it folks. Lots more shredding to be had this winter so if you are keen to come out let us know and we will show you a fantastic time.

Keep an eye on the www.pro-ride.com/diary.cfm page for all the latest pictures from the camp.

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

snowboard@pro-ride.com and registrations can be made on-line at www.pro-ride.com/register.cfm

Have a great month

See you soon!

From Anthony and the Team at Pro Ride
 
Coach Anthony Crute FS 540


Published On: 3/25/2008
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Snowboard.com News: High Cascade Snowboard Camp’s Park Doubles in Size!
By: snowboard.com


Mt. Hood , OR (Immediate Release)  High Cascade Snowboard Camp has added a second snowboard park this summer up on Timberline.  Campers will now get to ride the original HCSC park with updated features as well as The New Park™ located on the same run used for Burton Snowboard’s Abominable Snow Jam slope-style course.   

This lift serviced lap park, chock full of jumps, boxes and rails fresh from the fun-factory will effectively double the HCSC snowboard park size for the upcoming summer. 

Doubled!  That’s amazing… 

Imagine if everything about camp doubled in size… the average camper would be 11 feet tall and weigh 300 lbs., riding 300 cm snowboards and eating Cobra Dogs the size of eggplants.  The Bustache’s mustache would be 20 feet wide, the Unicorn Bus’ horn would be 16 feet long and the world’s only 2-tiered dodgeball court would become the world’s only 4-tiered dodgeball court…  That’d be crazy.  Crazy awesome. 

 HCSC is the best summer snowboard camp in the world, ever.  Located on Mt. Hood , Oregon since 1989, High Cascade offers world-class facilities and professional coaching in a fun and supportive environment… Check out www.highcascade.com to see awesomeness in its purest form.



Published On: 3/18/2008
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