Coghlan Brothers Launch Park City Snowboard Academy

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Coghlan Brothers Launch Park City Snowboard Academy

Industry vets Jack and Andy Coghlan have teamed up to create a snowboard-specific school for grades 6-12.

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June 08 2009 | 491 views

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Copper Offers New Ski And Ride School Programs For Winter 08-09

Copper Mountain, CO - Copper’s Ski and Ride School (SRS) has developed new programs and re-energized existing offerings for this season, bringing Knowledge, Confidence and Progression to the forefront of the programs. Copper’s SRS is introducing real-time GPS tracking, the Copper Posse and Busting their way through the bumps, trees and deep powder.

The real-time GPS tracking provided by flaik™ includes a small, lightweight device that straps to children’s arms and utilizes a Global Positioning System and cellular communications to track kid’s location and progress on the slopes, and to provide superior safety and peace of mind. In addition, parents can learn about their children’s lesson experience in the complementary parent orientations, which begin shortly after kids begin their Ski and Ride School day.

The Copper Posse* program will provide a recreational option for young girls and boys to participate in a freestyle ski and snowboard program allowing for camaraderie amongst peers, without the competitive atmosphere. This program focuses on both park & pipe and all-mountain skills; each participant must be a proficient intermediate rider/skier with a desire to become better in all terrain, especially big-mountain freeriding. For more detailed information about the Copper Posse, please call 970.968.2318 ext. 45706.

Express Group lessons* are for adults that don’t want large classes or a private lesson. These guests can already ski and ride most intermediate to advanced terrain, but want an all day experience that includes mountain knowledge and valuable pointers on skills, styles and tactics. New this season – the combination of one instructor, bundled with no more than three people means guest receives first class, personalized attention, and Copper will match those of similar ability to one another. Express Group Lessons start at $130 and can be bundled with a discounted lift ticket.

It’s not about restrictions; it’s about choice…with Copper’s Relaxed Starts* lesson times. Here at the Copper Ski & Ride School, we appreciate that our guests’ ski and ride time is a day off from the regular grind of life. Copper feels there is no need to rush to get to ski or ride school - take it easy and relax. The Ski and Ride School staff won’t say “sorry the next available time is in the afternoon.” Instead Copper offers two convenient lesson start times - 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. - at Union Creek. The price is the same no matter if guests start at 10 or 11 a.m.

Stop into the promotional tent at the top of the Kokomo beginner lift (new location this season) and Copper pros will give free tips to guests, to help them connect to the mountain. Whether it is ski and ride specific tips or the skinny on where to go for the best après, the emphasis is to help families and beginners connect with the sport. The Free Your Mountain Tips* are provided most afternoons, based on available instructors.

These first-of-its-kind Buster Series* clinics are designed to help guests master specific skiing or riding terrain. They are designed for skiers and riders interested in gaining confidence in the trees, learning to zipper-line through the bumps or feel the freedom associated with deep powder or carving turns. Clinics start from $90 and run on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season. Buster Series lessons can be bundled with a discounted lift ticket. See below for the different types of Buster Series Clinics offered at Copper this winter:

Learn to rip the bumps in this Bump Busters clinic headed up by competitive mogul skier Stephen Karp and taught by a team of competitive-level certified Copper Ski and Ride instructors. The program touches on several aspects of mogul and overall skiing, including: training, clothing, equipment, stance/balance, boot alignment, boot flex, boot education, pole length, pole importance, body position/balance, mogul etiquette, safety, line choice, turn technique and mental focus, all while tapping into the energy and the patience to make it happen.

Both skiers and snowboarders can learn to tackle Copper’s wonderful tree glades, tight trees and everything in between in the new Tree Busters program. The program will touch on short radius turns, balance, stance, shooting gaps, handling jumps and speed control, and taking guests through a progression designed to give them the tools and confidence needed for tree skiing or riding.

The Powder and Carving Buster program focuses on overcoming the challenges associated with deep snow. Participants will learn to not dig their tips in the snow and go for a roll, or get exhausted with powder still on the ground. Once the fresh snow is gone, the instructor will transfer the same skills to perfect graceful carving on groomed runs because many of the same skills are needed for both powder and carving.

For more information about all of Copper’s Ski and Ride School offerings, please visit coppercolorado.com/ski_and_ride_school.

*Prices and times are subject to change.

About Copper

Copper Mountain is a full inclusive resort with three distinct villages (The East Village, The Village at Copper and Union Creek) ideally suited for different personalities, all within easy walking distance of the slopes and activities. Copper has 17 mountain establishments located in the East Village and The Village at Copper for coffee, fine dining, quick bites and grill options. For those guests seeking other recreational pursuits, Copper offers snow tubing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, scenic sleigh rides, snowmobiling, an athletic club and ice skating. For up-to-date weather, photos and more, visit coppercolorado.com. For Winter 08/09, Copper introduces Woodward at Copper, a first-of-its-kind year round training facility dedicated to skiing and snowboarding, woodwardatcopper.com.

About Intrawest ULC

Intrawest is a world leader in experiential destination resorts. The company has interests in ten resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Intrawest network also includes Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest—a private resort club with locations throughout North America. In addition, Intrawest develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit intrawest.com.

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November 21 2008 | 160 views

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Killington Ski & Snowboard School Continues To Offer Industry Leading Learning Opportunities

Killington, Vt.– From the Graduated Length Method (GLM), to the Accelerated Ski Method, equipment R & D and designated teaching terrain, Killington Resort’s Ski and Snowboard School has long been an innovator when it comes to teaching skiing and snowboarding. In fact, over the past half century, more skiers have learned at Killington than any other resort in the country.

This season, Killington Resort will once again provide skiers and snowboarders industry-leading learning opportunities that focus on innovation and cutting-edge techniques with our Max 3 and Max 5 children’s programs and the Burton Learn to Ride program, plus our new Max 5 Adult Group Programs. Killington Ski and Snowboard School Programs provide participants a great opportunity to learn and improve their skills as they explore Killington’s expansive terrain.

“By guaranteeing a maximum of three or five students per instructor, combined with the experience of our teaching professionals, Max 3/Max 5 offers an exceptional overall value in both the enjoyment participants have on the slopes and the quality of the learning experience,” said Joe Wood director of the Killington Ski and Snowboard School.

Through our partnership with Burton Snowboards, Killington offers an improved Burton Learn to Ride program for the upcoming season with the installation of a new 500-foot Magic Carpet. Burton Learn to Ride incorporates the right Burton equipment with proven teaching methods and small class sizes to make learning to snowboard easy and fun for those trying the sport for the first time. The goal of the Burton Learn to Ride program is for participants to link turns after only one lesson.

With more than 50 Ski and Snowboard School teaching professionals certified as a PSIA Level 3 instructor or higher, combined with the best teaching terrain in New England on Snowshed Slope and Ramshead Mountain, Killington Resort offers an outstanding learning experience for skiers and riders of all ages and abilities.

“Our dedicated team of professional instructors and their passion for making the learning experience fun and rewarding is what sets our ski and snowboard school programs apart,” Wood added.

Located at the Ramshead Family Center, the children’s Ski and Snowboard School at Killington offers Max 3/Max 5 programs, designed to provide individualized attention as children are introduced to snow sports. Max 3 offers one instructor for every three students in the First Tracks program for children ages 2-3, while Max 5 offers one instructor for every five students in the Ministars (skiing) and Lowriders (snowboarding) for children ages 4-6, Superstars for children ages 6-12 and SnowZone for kids ages 13-18. During the holiday periods Camp Freeride, also a Max 5 program, offers intermediate and advanced level kids ages 7-18 and opportunity to improve their terrain parks skills.

For the 2007-08 season, Killington will offer the following children’s Ski and Snowboard School Programs:
Program Age M-F S-S/Holiday

Friendly Penguin (full day) 12 weeks – 6 years $100 $130
First Tracks (full day) 2-3 $130 $180
Ministars (ski-full day) 4-6 $130 $180
Lowriders (ride-full day) 4-6 n/a $180
Superstars (full day) 6-12 $130 $180
Superstars (half day*) 6-12 $95 n/a
SnowZone (full Day) 13-18 $130 $180
SnowZone (half Day*) 13-18 $95 n/a
Camp Freeride (full Day) 7-18 n/a $180 (Holidays only)

*Half-day programs are not available Saturdays and during holiday periods.

Killington also offers a host of adult Ski and Snowboard School programs including Max 5 Group and Private Lessons out of the Snowshed Lodge, designed to take skiers and riders of all abilities to the next level. Two-hour group lessons are $60, Monday – Friday, and $65 on Saturdays and holidays. All Group Lessons meet outside the Snowshed Lodge near the base of the Snowshed Double Chairs. Private Lessons allow skiers and riders to personalize their mountain experience with one instructor either or with a small group. One- hour Private lessons start at $105.

A host of weekend specialty programs are also offered, including Mogul, Learn to Fly, Women’s Weekends and Telemark. Specialty Clinics are available for ages 13 and older and meet on three select weekends throughout the season - January 17-18; February 21-22; March 21-22, 2009 and are priced at $299 with lift tickets and $199 without.

Additional information and reservations on all the programs offered by the Killington Ski and Snowboard School are available by calling 1-800-923-9444 or e-mailing ptinfo@killington.com.
About Killington Resort

The largest ski and snowboard resort in eastern North America, Killington debuts $8.4 million in improvements for its 50th Birthday Season, including the new Skye Peak Express and “The Stash.” Killington Resort features diverse terrain, an expansive lift network, the most extensive snowmaking system in the world and numerous off-mountain activities, including après, dining, shopping and lodging options.