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Kirkwood and Burton have teamed up to bring you one of Tahoe’s most progressive Learn To Ride Centers. Always a leader in the industry, Burton partnered with the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) to create the fundamentals of the Learn To Ride Program. Accelerating learning and minimizing falls are the rudiments of the program. Innovative equipment, combined with proven teaching methodology make learning to snowboard fun and easy. All of our snowboard lesson packages include Burton equipment.
Burton designers tested many pieces of prototype equipment with the beginner in mind, then put these prototypes into actual lessons and worked with AASI to produce the end result. Boards, boots and binding are made specifically for learning.
Even with the best equipment available, the right instruction and appropriate terrain play a crucial role in skill development. Kirkwood’s teaching terrain is considered the best in Sierra, and the new TC Express intermediate chair ensures riders get plenty of on-snow time to hone their skills. Our low student to instructor ratio promotes success. Our instructors understand that people learn differently and believe being attentive to individual needs is crucial for effectively communicating new skills. Our goal is to get new riders to link turns on their first day, get stoked on snowboarding and come back for more. New this Season! Burton Learn to Ride (LTR) Powder Program Kirkwood has partnered with Burton to offer one of only two resorts to offer the Learn to Ride (LTR) Powder Program. Clinics will focus on the skill set needed to ride in powder and how they are different from every day riding techniques. Guests will learn how understand the storm cycles and how that effects different types of terrain and best places to find more powder. Each group will spend some time getting a basic understanding of backcountry gear and usage, to include split boards, snowshoes, beacons, shovel, probe and pack. Groups will be split based on rider abilities and snow conditions and will focus on rider improvement. Guides will lead groups to their favorite stashes and provide knowledge on reading the terrain and having an appropriate plan and understanding the dynamics of snow and different types of terrain.
Click here for further details including dates and costs Women Only Burton Snowboard Program Women and men have very different needs when it comes to snowboarding. Again for 07/08 we offer one of Tahoe’s largest selection of women specific snowboarding gear from Burton. Boots, bindings and boards designed exclusively for the women’s body. Lower volume boots and softer progressive flexing in the boards makes learning for women easier than ever.
Women’s One Day Burton Snowboard Camp Our coaches will help you improve your overall riding with a focus on stance and body alignment, efficient muscle usage and the crucial mental game of progressive snowboarding. Slide right past any lift lines and discover the unique terrain Kirkwood has to offer every level of rider. Burton women specific gear available for complimentary demos; special pricing on women-specific equipment for all participants also available. For beginner through intermediate female riders only (Expedition
Clinic available for advanced riders). Camps start at 9:00am sharp
and are 5 ½ to 6 hours long. Camps include lunch and video
analysis (weather permitting). Minimum of 6 and a maximum of 24
participants. Dates: December 30th, January 19th and February 9th. Cost: $130 for passholders with a valid pass; $160 includes all day lift ticket
Women's Two Day Burton Snowboard Camp Date: March 15th – 16th 2008; beginner through expert female riders only Cost: $230 for passholders with a valid pass; $280 includes all day lift tickets Lodging packages available; for lodging information, (209) 258-7360 or by email at expedition@kirkwood.com
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