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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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!
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Published by proride: 1:25 PM
Updated On: 1/1/2009 at 11:58 AM
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Monday, November 24, 2008
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.
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
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Published by proride: 11:55 AM
Updated On: 8/12/2008 at 1:21 PM
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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
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
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Published by proride: 11:35 AM
Updated On: 3/25/2008 at 1:37 PM
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Hey Crew,
The past month has blown by and the camps have been busier as ever. We have had fantastic snow conditions here in Whistler and showcased some of the shred action at
Availability for Camp
February is now pretty much booked up for long term courses however we do have space for February 12th, 16th and 23rd for one week camps. With all the snow we have it is going to be an awesome spring. We do have space for the 1,2 4, 6 and 8 week programs starting March 1st and the 4 week programs starting the beginning of April. March is traditionally one of the months where we receive a considerable amount of snow fall so it is a great month to come and ride powder before the spring.
If you are keen to come out and train then drop us an email or register on-line at www.pro-ride.com
Coach News
Neil Connolly has just flown out to Korea with Crispin Lipscomb to compete in the FIS half pipe event and Anthony Leffelaar is in Vegas for the trade snow. Anthony is then off to Salt Lake City to shoot photos for Spy as he is now on their international snowboard team.
New Zealand - 'World Trips'
After years of promising a New Zealand camp it is all coming to fruition. The tentative arrival date into NZ will be September 6th or 8th for the first of two one week camps or you can come for both sessions. If you are keen and the dates work for you please let me know to anthony@pro-ride.com - it will be a multi mountain experience working on freeride and freestyle. Stay tuned to www.pro-ride.com for the link to the NZ camp page.
Summer Camp
The new dates and information is now posted for the summer sessions.
http://www.pro-ride.com/summercamp/index.cfm
That's it folks. We are flat out shredding it up so play safe and we will see you soon.
Coach Duncan Mainland slashing some pow
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Published by proride: 12:14 PM
Updated On: 1/30/2008 at 2:16 PM
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
With Xmas pretty much done the only thing left to do around our house is to finish off all the turkey left over's. Yesterday Crispin Lipscomb, myself and a couple of the Slednecks crew headed out into the Whistler backcountry for a few turns to burn off the turkey. We have variable lighting as the clouds were moving in and out however the snow was EPIC. It was some of the deepest and lightest snow I have ridden in Whistler for a long time.
Whistler has now had more than 11 feet of snow this winter and the snow at he resort and the backcountry is in great shape. Our Pro Ride camps are smoking busy and we are just in the process of finishing off week 4. We have campers from all over the globe out training with us to improve the freestyle, freeriding and working on gaining their instructor certifications so that can crack into the lifestyle of a full time snowboarder.
If you want to keep a check as to what we are up to you can check out our photo diary at Pro Ride Snowboard Camps www.pro-ride.com
Crispin Lipscomb shredding some freshies Photo: Anthony Crute
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Published by proride: 2:02 PM
Updated On: 12/27/2007 at 4:05 PM
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
The weekend at Whistler was awesome - plenty of fresh turns and there were lots of crew out there making the most of it
We took the camera out again and caught Molly Milligan, Marc Andre Tarte and Oli Roy on tape. Check it out
http://www.pro-ride.com/videos/opening_day_07.cfm
Our winter camps start the first week of December so if you would like to come out and ride with us please drop us a line as we do still have a few places left in early December to come and ride.
Cheers
Anthony
Friday, November 16, 2007
Two days ago Marc Andre Tarte and I scored some sweet turns in the Whistler backcountry. You can check the video at Sled Shred November 07
Neil and I were also in the Ullr Party Rail Jam last night at the base of Whistler.
Tomorrow the mountain is opening!
It's happening - if you want to come out and ride with us thus winter check out www.pro-ride.com - camps start the beginning of December here in Whistler, Canada
Cheers
Anthony
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Published by proride: 12:39 PM
Updated On: 11/16/2007 at 2:58 PM
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
October 10, 2007 - Urban Rush Vancouver's Daily Entertainment Show
Owner Anthony Crute and lead freestyle guide Neil Connely appeared on Shaw Cable's show Urban Rush. The segment ran for 10 minutes of the 1 hour show and the boys talked about the 10 year history of Pro Ride, gear selection and the plans for the winter.
Urban Rush is Vancouver's daily entertainment television talk show featuring guests from the genres of film, television, sports, music and pop culture.
The show is showing every couple of hours today October 11 until 11pm - Shaw Cable 4 - Vancouver
Check out the other news at Pro Ride Snowboard Camp >>
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Published by proride: 11:19 AM
Updated On: 10/11/2007 at 1:21 PM
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After cutting through 17 hours of footage from the season we have just finished the video's featuring our long term campers. You can check out all the video's at Pro Ride Snowboard Camps - there is a freestyle, freeride, road trip and extras video. Select the video of your choice from the menu on the right side of the home page.
Pro Ride offers exciting snowboard camps and snowboard instructor courses in Whistler Canada. You will learn with Olympic level coaches and top level pro riders. Adult winter camps run from December - April and this next winter will be our 10th anniversary -www.pro-ride.com
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
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.
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
Have a great month
See you soon!
From Anthony and the Team at Pro Ride
 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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Published by proride: 3:35 PM
Updated On: 4/13/2007 at 3:38 PM
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It has been a while between posts however we haven't stopped shredding. In fact the camps have been super busy and we have been riding almost every day
We now have had 38 feet of snow in Whistler this winter and it is still coming.
This Seasons Programs
We now have a few places remaining for 1,2, 4 and 6 weeks starting from March 17th / 31st if you are keen to come out and ride. 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 13 - 22 so this is a great time to come out. Check out /www.whistler2007.com - You can register on-line at www.pro-ride.com/register.cfm
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/register0708.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.
Summer Vacation
If you have ever dreamed about snowboarding in South America and would like to come with our Pro Ride guided tour please let us know - there will be 10 spots available for a 12 day trip to Argentina - the dates are to be finalized however it looks like the last week of August. Drop us an email if you are keen to snowboard@pro-ride.com - pricing will be approximately $1800 CAD + air fare. We have had a few people express interest however we will need a few more to make this trip happen.
Summer Camp
The Summer Glacier Camps are on again this year. If you can't get enough during the winter and you need to come and ride the Blackcomb Glacier and the best halfpipe then check out www.pro-ride.com/summercamp/index.cfm
Dates for 2007
Adult Camp June 13-28
Session #1 June 28 - July
Session #2 July 6 - 14
Session #3 July 14 - 22
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 - or check out www.pro-ride.com
Have a great month
See you soon!
From Anthony and the Team at Pro Ride
Coach Lance slaying a turn  Coach Anthony deep in the pow
Coach Anthony BS 180 in the Blackcomb Park
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Published by proride: 5:11 PM
Updated On: 3/11/2007 at 6:20 PM
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Wednesday, January 17, 2007
This winter has not only been crazy busy for the camp it has also been the best start for snow since I have lived in Whistler over the past 11 years. The parks are in the best shape that I have ever seen them with loads of great features to ride and the freeriding is amazing.
The forecast is for more snow this week and with our average snowfall for the winter being 33 feet we are looking like we may beat that by the end of January.
We have seen many days like this so far this winter.
Anthony Crute shredding it (Pro Ride Camp Director)
Pro Ride Freestyle Guide Neil Connolly
Sunday, December 10, 2006
The first week of camp has been and gone and things are looking awesome for next week. We have half of meter of snow forecast for this week and the riding has been the best early season riding I have seen in Whistler int he 11 years I have lived here.
We have Neil Connolly (4th in last years Showcase Showdown) joining the team this year as one of our pro guides and Australian Olympic team member Emily Thomas is back this week to lend a hand and give a few tips to the ladies.
We have a few places available for the camps towards the end of this month (see Camps >>) plus we have the Christmas junior development camp coming up December 26 - 31 click here >>
Come ride with on our freeride camp for the week of December 16th and you will get a chance to be one of the first people to ride the new chair on Whistler which will open up 1000 acres of new lift accessed terrain.
Monday, November 13, 2006
The snow has been piling up with over a meter of snow in the alpine in the past 4 days and enough snow in the valley to ride.
We have been out and about sessioning a few rails at the bottom of Blackcomb plus we hooked up with some guys who had made their own slider and were sessioning in a car park in Nordic. Things are looking good and there may be an unofficial opening this weekend on Whistler.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
With half a meter of new snow due this weekend things are looking good for the start of the season. The mountain opens in a couple of weeks and we can't wait.
We still have a deal running until the 14th of November for two extra lift tickets for free when booking a 2 week freestyle or freeride camp. So if you are thinking about coming out this is a great deal and a savings of about $140 CAD.
Our Junior camp is also coming up Christmas week and thanks to some savy deals we have put in place we have now got the price down to $1450 click here >> This will be a great chance to push your riding and take a break from School at Whistler Blackcomb - the number 1 resort in North America for the 10th year running.
You can keep an eye on what we are up to on the diary pages which will be updated weekly
Cheers
Anthony
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Published by proride: 1:05 PM
Updated On: 11/9/2006 at 1:09 PM
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Friday, September 29, 2006
Pro Ride and Glacier Snowboard Camp have teamed up to offer a Christmas Camp for intermediate and advanced junior development riders aged 13+
The camp will be running between Christmas and New Years (Dec 26 – Dec 31) with top coaches Ben Wainwright (ex Canadian National Team) and Ryan Rausch (BC Snowboard Team). Both freeride and freestyle technique will be developed whilst making the most of the world class facilities that Whistler Blackcomb, Canada offers. Space is limited! check it out at Christmas Break Development Camp - www.pro-ride.com
In keeping to our traditions of supporting companies which we can truly relate to DAKINE has come on board for the 2006/2007 winter season. At the camp we have been using DAKINE products for many years and it is great that we now have a new arrangement which will see our campers and coaches benefit from having DAKINE come on board as an industry sponsor. You can check out our other supporters at Pro Ride Snowboard Camps
“We are looking forward to being able to ride the new lift which Whistler is building this summer out in the Flute bowl as well as the improvements they are making to the terrain parks. Last winter we had one of the snowiest on record and the farmer’s almanac is indicating more of the same this year.” Anthony Crute Head Coach
If you are looking for a head start into the industry to teach snowboarding, get ready for competitions, take your own riding to the next level in the park or rip steep powder lines then check out www.pro-ride.com or call Canada 1 604 935 2115
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Published by proride: 5:32 PM
Updated On: 7/13/2006 at 8:05 PM
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