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OVERVIEW - CANADA SNOWBOARD TOUR
This trip is open to skiers too! Click here for ski information.
Our 2008 sessions are over, and we are working on our 2009 dates. If you would like to be informed when the dates are finalized, please email us.
Join us in the land of powder dreams, where the annual average snowfall exceeds 33 feet/10 metres and the powder is among the lightest and driest in the world. With local guides to show you the best runs, and our expert instructors to help you perfect your snowboard technique, you`ll visit the legendary resorts of Red Mountain, Whitewater, Fernie and Kicking Horse. To top things off, you’ll enjoy quality accommodation, visits to several natural hotsprings, and an optional day of unforgettable snowcat-boarding.
INSTRUCTION - CANADA SNOWBOARDING TOUR
Our Canada snowboard coaching program is especially designed for intermediate riders who wish to improve their all-round riding and especially their freeride and powder skills. Our expert instructors will work with you to develop such skills as carving, powder riding, tree riding, riding steeps and picking lines. For those who are interested, there will also be opportunities to receive freestyle instruction. You will be encouraged to ride with increasing speed and confidence, to push your performance, and to optimize your style and technique. All levels will receive video coaching and workshops on such topics as on-mountain safety and tuning and waxing.
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ITINERARY - CANADA SNOWBOARDING TOUR
DAY 1: Arrive in Calgary. Transfer to Fernie. Relax.Pick-up from Calgary airport. Drive to famous mountain town of Fernie. Relax at condo.
DAY 2: Warm-up at FernieSnowboard instruction & guiding at world-renown Fernie resort.
DAY 3: Riding & instruction at FernieMore snowboard instruction & guiding at Fernie resort. Shopping & dinner in town.
DAY 4: Riding & instruction at Fernie. Drive to NelsonMore snowboarding, instruction & guiding Fernie in the morning. Late afternoon drive to Nelson. Town-center accommodation.
DAY 5: Riding & instruction at Whitewater. Soaking in hotsprings.Short drive from Nelson to Whitewater resort. Snowboard instruction & guiding. Evening hotsprings.
DAY 6: Riding & instruction at Red MountainShort drive from Nelson to Red Mountain resort. Snowboard instruction & guiding.
DAY 7: Optional snowcat boardingOptional snowcat boarding day. Long backcountry runs, deep, untouched powder. Alternatively, ride at previous resorts.
DAY 8: Riding at Nelson resorts. Drive to Cranbrook.Riding & instruction at Red Mountain or Whitewater resort. Drive to Cranbrook. Farewell dinner for those who chose the 9-day tour.
DAY 9: Drive to Golden. Visit hotsprings.For 9-day tour guests, drop-off at Cranbrook airport for flight back to Calgary. For 13-day tour guests drive to Golden. Stay in quality hotel.
DAY 10 (Extension): Riding & instruction at KickinghorseExplore Kickinghorse's world-renown bowls and steeps with our instructors & guides.
DAY 11 (Extension): Riding & instruction at KickinghorseIncredible backcountry, awesome tree riding and memorable steeps.
DAY 12 (Extension): Riding & instruction at KickinghorseFinal day of snowboarding in the powder triangle. Farewell dinner.
DAY 13 (Extension): Departure from CalgaryDrive to and drop-off at Calgary airport.
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Duration9 & 13 Days
Dates| Feb |  |
Prices from| CND 3495 | ~ USD 3475 | |
Skill levelInt - Adv
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Our Canada snowboard tour is the ideal trip for those who want to experience the very best of British Columbia’s most famous powder resorts while improving their freeride performance with our expert instructors & guides. To enjoy this trip you should be comfortable riding slopes and have an interest in riding powder. Optional backcountry excursions are available for strong intermediates and advanced riders.
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| » | High quality instruction for all abilities | | » | Visit North America`s #1 powder snowboard resort | | » | Enjoy high quality coaching and guiding | | » | Experience unfortgettable cat boarding | | » | Soak in natural hotsprings and enjoy stylish accommodation |
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Terrain4 different resorts offering extensive groomed trails, powder, trees & backcountry
Instructor to Guest Ratio1:6
Max Group Size15
AccommodationStylish condos, historic lodge, quality hotel
FoodAll breakfasts
Travel InfoImportant safety, flight, insurance and equipment information
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Sandrine (Switzerland): I would definitely recommend Access to my friends because I loved the trip. I met two guys on two snowboarding camps in Whistler. Those trips were really bad compared to my Access trip so I am sure they would be happy to try Access.
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