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SNOWBOARDING LESSONS

LESSONS

BUBBLE GROUPS are all the rage this year!

Improve your snowboarding skills at any ability level in your bubble group environment.
We recommend booking your lessons at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability.
Bubble groups will consist of participants in the same family/friend bubble group, to a maximum of 6 participants.
Participants who are over 4’7” in height are able to ride chairs without an adult.
Children under 4’7” will require an adult in the Bubble group to assist them on the lift.

Days taught: Daily, 2 hour & 4 hour sessions
Start times will vary based on availability.
Prices will vary based on ages, and packaging requirements.

KIDS

GRIZ KIDS LESSONS

The Griz Kids Centre will unfortunately not operate for the 2020.21 winter season, due to COVID-19.

For more information, please contact the Winter Sports School Sales Desk
Email [email protected]
Phone (250) 423-2406

BUBBLE GROUPS

Improve your snowboarding skills at any ability level in your bubble group environment.  We recommend booking your lessons at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability.  Participants must be over 4'7" in height to be able to ride the chairs without an adult.  Children under 4'7" will require an adult in the bubble group to assist them on the lift.

Bubble groups will consist of a minimum of 2 participants in the same family/friend bubble group and up to a maximum of 6.

Days taught: Daily

Start times will vary based on availability.

Duration:  Half Day - 2 hours, Full Day - 4 hours

Program Time 2021-22
Rate
Kids’ Full Day $99.00
Kids’ Half Day - Morning $79.00
Kids’ Half Day - Afternoon $69.00

PRIVATE LESSONS

Book the ultimate learning experience!  Build confidence and explore the mountain with a pro that matches your exact needs.

Kids Age 6-7
Private lessons for kids in this age category this season will reflect subtle changes due to COVID-19, and will be offered on a one-on-one basis only.  This will allow us to teach each individual in a “hands off” manner, to allow for safety and development.
1 hour - TBD
1.5 hour - TBD
2 hour - TBD
3 hour - TBD

For Kids Age 6-7 Private Lessons - please contact our Winter Sports School Sales Desk to book:
Phone: 250-423-2406
Email: [email protected]

Kids Age 8-12
Pricing is set for up to 3 people (see table below).  Participants must be over 4'7".

Days taught: Daily

Program Time 2021-22
Rate
Early Bird Private - 1.5 hour 9:00am - 10:30am TBD
Private Coaching – 2 hour $265.00
Private Coaching – 3 hour 9:00am - 12:00pm or
1:00pm - 4:00pm
$335.00
 Private Coaching – 6 hour 9:00am - 4:00pm
(with lunch break)
$565.00
Private 2 + 2 2 hours in morning +
2 hours in afternoon
$399.00

TELUS LEARN TO SNOWBOARD

Packages are for Never Ever, Novice & Comfortable Novice snowboarders only.

Package Includes: a BEGINNER lower mountain lift pass, basic equipment rental for use in your bubble group lesson.

To book your Telus Learn To Snowboard Package, please contact our Winter Sports School Sales Desk:
Phone:  250-423-2406
Email:  [email protected]

BUBBLE GROUP LESSON PACKAGES

Program Time 2021-22
Rate
Half Day | Never Ever - Morning  $149.00
Half Day | Never Ever - Afternoon  $119.00
Full Day | Never Ever  $169.00
3 Day - Half Day | Never Ever  TBD
3 Day - Full Day | Never Ever  $299.00
Half Day | Novice or Comfortable Novice  TBD
Full Day | Novice or Comfortable Novice  TBD
3 Day - Half Day | Novice or Comfortable Novice  TBD
3 Day - Full Day | Novice or Comfortable Novice  TBD

 

KIDS PRIVATE LESSON PACKAGES

Program Time 2021-22
Rate
Half Day Never Ever 1 on 1  $235.00
Full Day Never Ever 1 on 1  $339.00
Half Day Novice or Comfortable Novice 1 on 1  TBD
Full Day Novice or Comfortable Novice 1 on 1  TBD

ADULT

BUBBLE GROUPS

Improve your skiing or snowboarding skills at any ability level in your bubble group environment.  We recommend booking your lessons at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability.

Bubble groups will consist of a minimum of 2 participants in the same family/friend bubble group and up to a maximum of 6.

Days Taught:  Daily

Start times will vary based on availability.

Duration:  Half Day - 2 hours, Full Day - 4 hours

Program Time 2021-22
Rate
Adult Full Day $179.00
Adult Half Day - Morning $119.00
Adult Half Day - Afternoon $99.00

PRIVATE COACHING

Book the ultimate learning experience!  Build confidence and explore the mountain with a pro that matches your exact needs.  Sessions can be booked for 1 - 3 people of similar ages and abilities.

Pricing is set for up to 3 people.  Additional people may be added for a fee to a maximum of 6 people per lesson.

Days taught: Daily

Program Time 2021-22
Rate
Early Bird Private – 1.5 hour 9:00am - 10:30am TBA
Private Coaching – 2 hour $289.00
Private Coaching – 3 hour 9:00am - 12:00pm or
1:00pm - 4:00pm
$395.00
Private Coaching – 6 hour 9:00am - 4:00pm
(with lunch break)
$595.00

TELUS LEARN TO SNOWBOARD

Packages are for Never Ever, Novice and Comfortable Novice snowboarders only.

Package Includes: a BEGINNER lower mountain lift pass, basic equipment rental for your bubble group lesson.

To book your Telus Learn To Snowboard Package, please contact our Winter Sports School Sales Desk:
Phone:  250-423-2406
Email:  [email protected]

BUBBLE GROUP LESSON PACKAGES

Program Time 2021-22
Rate
Half Day | Never Ever - Morning  $149.00
Half Day | Never Ever - Afternoon  $119.00
Full Day | Never Ever  $169.00
3 Day - Half Day | Never Ever  TBD
3 Day - Full Day | Never Ever  $299.00
Half Day | Novice or Comfortable Novice  TBD
Full Day | Novice or Comfortable Novice  TBD
3 Day - Half Day | Novice or Comfortable Novice  TBD
3 Day - Full Day | Novice or Comfortable Novice  TBD

 

 

PRIVATE LESSON PACKAGES

Program Time 2021-22
Rate
Half Day Never Ever 1 on 1  $235.00
Full Day Never Ever 1 on 1  $339.00
Half Day Novice or Comfortable Novice 1 on 1  TBD
Full Day Novice or Comfortable Novice 1 on 1  TBD

MULTI-WEEK LESSONS

KIDS

Please Note:
Kids Multi-Week Programs will not run on Feb 12 & 13, 2022.

LITTLE SHREDDERS | Ages 3-5

The Little Shredders program is the perfect introductory program into the world of learning to snowboard for you and your child. The one-on-one tuition builds confidence both in the sport and with their independence, as each 45 minute lesson is tailored individually to ensure continuous development for each child, and a season of fun on the snow.

Offered 6 or 12 weeks.

Days taught: Saturdays & Sundays
Ability Levels:  1 & 2

Session time: 9:00AM, 9:45AM, 10:30AM, 11:15PM, 1:00PM, 1:45PM, 2:30PM
Start date 6 weeks: Jan 1 & 2 or Feb 19 & 20, 2022
Start date 12 weeks: Jan 1 & 2, 2022

Fall Sale Pricing (ends October 15/21):
Little Shredders 6-Week - $265
Little Shredders 12-Week - $499

WEES SNOWBOARD CLUB | Ages 4-5

In our Wees Club, we build on the foundation that was built in the Little Shredders program, and introduce the kids to a social sport environment with small groups of 2 kids to one coach.  Our energetic coaches use games and guided discovery to continue to develop the fundamentals of snowboarding necessary to progress their individual riding. They will start to explore more of what the mountain has to offer, in a safe, semi-private condensed 2 hour approach.

Offered as 2 hour semi-private sessions, 6 or 12 weeks.

Days taught: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Ability Levels:  2 - 3

Session time:
Fridays:  9 - 11am or 10am - 12pm
Saturdays:  1 - 3pm or 2 - 4pm
Sundays:  9 - 11am or 11:30am - 1:30pm
Start date 6 weeks: Jan 1, 2 & 7 or Feb 19, 20 & 25, 2022
Start date 12 weeks: Jan 1, 2 & 7, 2022

Fall Sale Pricing (ends October 15/21):
Wees Snowboard Club 6-week (2 hours) - $245
Wees Snowboard Club 12-week (2 hours) - $435

SNOWBOARD RANGERS | Ages 6-7

Our Snow Rangers snowboard program is geared toward kids graduating from our Wees program, and starting to snowboard for a longer duration.  Snow Rangers will help bridge the gap for these youngsters between our Wees Club, and our Freeride Snowboard Club, continuing with a semi private approach, which will allow them to continue to explore the mountain, develop stronger independence in their riding, and help build their love of the sport.

Offered as 3 hour semi-private sessions, 6 or 12 weeks.

Days taught: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Ability Levels:  1 - 4

Session time:
Fridays:  9am - 12pm
Saturdays:  1 - 4pm
Sundays:  9:30am - 12:30pm
Start date 6 weeks: Jan 1, 2 & 7 or Feb 19, 20 & 25, 2022
Start date 12 weeks: Jan 1, 2 & 7, 2022

Fall Sale Pricing (ends October 15/21):
Snowboard Rangers 6-week - $435
Snowboard Rangers 12-week - $839

FREERIDE CLUB | Ages 8-17

This popular club is a fun and engaging program for children, which will have them embarking on a more technical approach to snowboarding. Whether they are beginners or intermediate riders, we look for ways to challenge and improve on their existing skills, and encourage them to take their abilities to the next level.  Our coaches create an engaging, fair play social environment, allowing children to form friendships that continue from season to season.

Offered for 6 or 12 weeks.

Days taught: Saturdays
Ability Levels:  1 - 5

Session time: 10:00AM-3:30PM
Start date 6 weeks: Jan 1 or Feb 19, 2022
Start date 12 weeks: Jan 1, 2022

Fall Sale Pricing (ends October 15/21):
Freeride Club 6-week - $435
Freeride Club 12-week - $819

GIRLS FREERIDE CLUB | Ages 8-17

These increasingly popular programs is for young ladies who really want to push their riding. This has all the benefits of the Freeride Club but is exclusively for girls. It’s really exciting to see young women riding big mountain terrain with so much confidence, talent and flair!

Days taught: Saturdays
Ability Levels 1 - 5

Session time: 10:00AM-3:30PM
Start date 6 weeks: Jan 1 or Feb 19, 2022
Start date 12 weeks: Jan 1, 2022

Fall Sale Pricing (ends October 15/21):
Girls Freeride Club 6-week - $435
Girls Freeride Club 12-week - $819

FERNIE SNOWBOARD COMPETITIVE PROGRAM | Ages 8-17

This program provides a fun and safe environment, encouraging riders to fully meet their potential. Geared toward young athletes looking to develop their skills and competencies, laying down the pathway to competition. The high-energy, professional coaches are always on hand to encourage progression on all terrain, be it powder, park or boardercross. Coaches will help them develop good decision making, skills, and strategy to be able to cope with all the mountain has to offer.

Days taught: Saturdays
Ability Levels: 4 & 5

Session start time: 10:00AM
Start date 12 weeks: Jan 1, 2022

Fall Sale Pricing (ends October 15/21):
Fernie Snowboard Competitive Program 12-week - $819

ADULT

EARLY GIRLS SNOWBOARD

For those keen ladies who want to start their day the right way! Enjoy the serenity of the mountain in the early hours, no crowds for the first hour as you get lift access one hour ahead of the public.  This program is for experienced riders looking to explore and enjoy the less traveled parts of the mountain.  Our professional female coaches will take you to secret stashes around the mountain, provide tactics, strategies and skill focus to ensure each morning is an experience you will never forget.

Days taught: Wednesdays
Ability Levels:  5 & 6

Session time:  7:45 - 11:00AM
Start date 8 weeks: Jan 12, 2022

Fall Sale Pricing
(ends 
October 15/21):

Early Girls Snowboard – 8 Weeks - $499

LADIES SHRED CAMPS

Men be gone. It’s Ladies day! 3 hours of coaching with our experienced female snowboard pros. Are you searching for the Legendary Fernie pow, bombing the trees, cruising the pistes on a blue bird day or interested in learning some new skills? Join us and make some new riding buddies.

Days taught: Thursdays
Ability Levels:  4 - 5

Session time: 9:30AM – 12:30PM (on snow - optional lunch to follow)
Start date 8 weeks: Jan 6, 2022

Fall Sale Price
(ends 
October 15/21):

Ladies Shred Camps – 8 Weeks - $479

EARLY RIDERS SNOWBOARD

The perfect way to kick-start your Wednesday. Join a group of guys to rip groomers and ride pow for 8 weeks. The early lift loading fits shredding into almost any schedule with no crowds for the first hour as you get up there one hour ahead of the public.  This program is for experienced riders looking to explore and enjoy the less travelled parts of the mountain.  Our professional coaches will take you to secret stashes around the mountain, provide tactics, strategies and skill focus to ensure each morning is an experience you will never forget.

Days taught: Wednesdays
Ability Levels:  5 & 6

Session time:  7:45 - 11:00AM
Start date 8 weeks: Jan 12, 2022

Fall Sale Pricing
(ends 
October 15/21):

Early Mens Snowboard – 8 Weeks - $499

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Booking 48 hours in advance is recommended.

KIDS (age 6-12)

KIDS HOLIDAY CAMPS COMING SOON!

ADULT & TEENS (age 13+)

Experience our mountain playground at sunrise. Slopes covered with fresh snow or freshly groomed, you get to enjoy the serenity of the morning in your own private playground before the hustle and bustle of activity. Private groups of up to 3 people; ages 10+(10-16 yrs must be accompanied by an adult). Must register by 3:45pm on the previous day.

Days taught: Daily

Session time: Meet at 7:45am at Slopeside Café / Depart at 8:00am – 10:00am

Program 2020-21
Rate
First Tracks Private (up to 3 people) $299.00
Additional Price Per Person
(to a maximum of 5 people)
$75.00

Get the most out of your Fernie Mountain Experience. Let one of our top notch Guides show you around to the best snow and most amazing terrain the mountain has to offer. Pricing set for up to 3 people.

Days taught: Daily

Program Time 2020-21
Rate
Guided Fernie Experience - 3 hour $379.00
Additional Person - 3 hour $92.25
Guided Fernie Experience 6 hour $569.00
Additional Person - 6 hour $139.00

Backcountry Basics
Backcountry Basics is a 2 day course introducing clients to the use of avalanche rescue equipment, touring equipment and uphill travel techniques, mountain environment awareness and skill improvement, all taking place in a safe, inbounds, avalanche controlled area (to be determined daily) . Clients will require lift tickets as the course will mainly utilize lift services to access many hidden areas throughout the resort, ideal for safe uphill travel and skill improvement. Potential clients should be min. Level 5 adventurous intermediates able to ride off-piste, who are inexperienced in uphill travel and the use of rescue equipment. This course will not give clients all the skills needed to travel in the backcountry alone, but prepare them for further courses offered through the Canadian Avalanche Centre. (AST courses)

Course content
Day 1:

    • • Proper equipment and correct fit.
    • • Warm up, riding with pack, skill improvement.
    • • Discussion of terrain features with regards to avalanche awareness, safe travel routes, terrain traps, weather, etc.
    • • Transceiver training and probe search.
    • • Uphill touring. Start with probe search practice and transceiver recap. Depending on area selected and ability of group, plan for a 30-45 min. hike.
    • • Discussion on the importance of nutrition and hydration.
    • • Après & debrief

Day 2:

    • • Warm up ride with skill improvement. Contact patrol to discuss best area for uphill travel.
    • • Short boot hike or tour. Review from day 1 (transceivers, probes, terrain etc.).
    • • Tour in afternoon. Planning of route .
    • • Après and debrief

Course dates:
January 12 & 13, 2021 - 9am to 4pm
February 8 & 9, 2021 - 9am to 4pm
March 9 & 10, 2021 - 9am to 4pm

Program 2020-21 Rate
Per person for 2 day camp $349 .00

Join our experienced local coaches on a 2-day mountain adventure to explore Fernie’s bottomless powder and steep terrain while improving your all-mountain riding. Includes two full days of coaching, video analysis, and lift line priority. Advanced snowboard level. Class ratio 1:6. Minimum 2 people.

Camp Dates:
Jan. 16 & 17, 2021
Jan. 21 & 22, 2021
Feb. 18 & 19, 2021
Feb. 27 & 28, 2021
March 27 & 28, 2021

Program Time 2020-21
Rate
Steep & Deep 2 Day Camp
(price per person)
9:00am - 4:00pm  $349

 

TEEN HOLIDAY CAMPS COMING SOON!

Spend quality time on the mountain in your family bubble.  Improve your skiing, snowboarding or cross-country skills together as a family with up to 2 adults and 3 kids.

Days taught: Daily

Program Time 2021-22
Rate
Family Camp Half Day 9:00am - 12:00pm
or 1:00 - 4:00pm
$315.00
Family Camp Full Day 9:00am - 12:00pm
and 1:00 - 4:00pm
$519.00
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