Specialty Programs

Pro Ride Presents: 

Whistler Summer Snowboard Camp

Run by Pro Ride coach Lisa Corcoran, Whistler Summer Snowboard Camp Caters to kids, teens and Adults from Begineer to advanced level.  

The program is designed for snowboarders who want to improve their skills in any area of riding with some of the most talented coaches in the world. Coaches are international pro-riders and Olympic athletes, fully certified and dedicated to ensuring that each camper gets the most from their time here.    

Choose From:
1) 8 Day Camps ("Full camps" with hotel or "Local Camps" without hotel)
2) 5 Day Camps ("Full camps" with hotel or "Local Camps" without hotel)
3) Day coaching camps for those with limited time.
4) Pro Pass. Intended for athletes and provides lift pass access to our world class facility.
5) Group/Team and Pro Club Pass. Bring your team or group! Contact us for special group pricing.

Freestyle
Both the pipe and park are maintained daily. The freestyle program is suitable for Novice to Advanced snowboarders, offering groups from recreational to pro level. WSSC coaches will work on your riding in a safe, relaxed environment. Campers ride in small groups of about 6 based on ability and goals so everyone gets to progress in a attitude-free, non-intimidating atmosphere. No matter what your ability and comfort level, there are people here learning the same things. 

Park
The on-hill facility is world class with private pipe, race lane, groomed area, terrain park, and lots of other terrain. Camp numbers are limited so the park is never crowded ensuring less time standing around and more time for you to focus on your goals!

For intermediate to advanced riders the tables and spines to cater to both levels - tables have two lips and transitions, so you can pick the size suited to your level of riding. Rails range from beginner to advanced, allowing you to take your riding to the next level, step by step.

Session 1: June 21 - 28, 2013
Session 2: June 28 - July 5, 2013
Session 3: July 5 - 12, 2013

Please email snowboard [at] pro-ride [dot] com (subject: Summer%20Camp%20Info%20Request) for detailed information and 2013 prices

Pro Ride is running it's first 2 week backcountry camp in Whistler this season. 

The backcountry camp held over 2 weeks will combine Pro Ride's freeride/off piste snowboard training with the Level 1 AST certification course giving you the skills necessary to venture into the backcountry safely. The 2nd week will allow time to choose a day or two of backcountry split boarding, cat boarding and heli boarding. 

Week 1:
The first week starts with 5 days of technical rider development with Pro Rides top coaches. During this time you will work on the skills necessary for you to have a fun and safe experience in the backcountry. Pro Rides coaches take every opportunity to explore the backcountry and are always excited to pass on their knowledge to others. Through coach feed back, and video analysis sessions you will work on technique for safely riding deep powder, trees, chutes, and other terrain encountered in the backcountry.

Level 1 AST
Following the rider improvement sessions you will be attending a 2.5 day AST (Avalanche Skills Training) course. The AST course involves a mix of theory and practical skills to teach you basic safety and knowledge for winter backcountry travel. This is the most comprehensive AST - 1 course available in the Whistler area. You will enjoy some fresh turns and learn about: formation of avalanches, factors affecting snow-pack, route finding, safety equipment usage and snow-pack observation and assessment.

Week 2:

After the AST level 1 course you have free days to ride, relax, or plan some adventures of your own. Don't ware yourself out because the second week starts with a day of earning your turns split boarding in the Whistler backcountry. Surrounded by stunning views and fields of untracked snow, there is nothing like reaping the rewards of your efforts.
If split boarding and exploring the backcountry was your view of heaven then you have the option continue on and explore new areas the next day. If you are looking to cover more terrain on your holiday, you also have the option to add a dayof heli or cat boarding. On your last day you will join in with the Pro Ride crew for our Friday fun day, where we will go for a short hike, explore a new area, or build a backcountry booter. As always the week winds up in the Whistler village with food, drinks, and many stories.

For more information on our Backcountry camp or any other of our programs please email snowboard [at] pro-ride [dot] com

3 Day Halfpipe Camp 

Come join Olympian and World Cup Coach Crispin Lipscomb on a 3 day camp to excel your halfpipe and freestyle snowboarding skills. Designed for intermediate and advance riders, this World class training camp will progress the technical, physical and tactical elements of your snowboarding game.

The coaching team lead by Crispin Lipscomb will create a customized training plan for each camper based on individual skills and goals.  The camp will focus on freestyle snowboard training in the halfpipe, park and competitive development, learning fundamental freestyle skills and developing competitive game. This unique and high quality camp is your chance to accelerate your learning process and springboard you towards achieving your snowboarding goals. This one-of-a-kind training camp will open the doors to new tricks, new skills and new experiences on your snowboard.

Special guest coaches include Neil Connolly, Mike Michaelchuck Katie Tsuyuki and more TBD