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Burton Snowboard Academy (Smaller Groups)

In partnership with Burton Snowboards, Northstar® Resort is pleased to offer the Burton Snowboard Academy – a first-of-its-kind learning program designed to welcome new riders to the sport, encourage the progression of those already in the sport, and provide a customized experience built around an entirely new terrain-based teaching methodology.

The Academy Satisfaction Guarantee
We guarantee that you will love the Burton Snowboard Academy experience and will be linking turns on your first day.  Should you feel like your experience did not meet your expectations, please allow us to do it again.

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The Difference

The Burton Snowboard Academy is different than the Burton Learn to Ride (LTR) Program.

• Length of Lesson:   Burton Snowboard Academy 6-hours (with optional video analysis) vs. LTR 2.5 hours
• Instructor:Student Ratio:  Burton Snowboard Academy 1:4 vs. LTR 1:6 (LTR class ratio's are not guaranteed and may go up to 12 students)
• Hands-On:   Hands-on involvement by the coach from fitting boots and a board to linking the first turns
• Terrain Features:  Exclusive use of mini rollers, mini halfpipe, and small banks.
• Equipment:  Demo Equipment, Red Helmets and Wrist Guards available free of charge
• Private Lounge:  Access to private Burton Snowboard Academy Lounge and firepits

 

The Terrain Coaches utilize Burton & Northstar Resort's unique terrain-based learning style and movement-based techniques on a mini half pipe, mini rollers  and gentle banks designed specifically for beginners. The terrain is for you to get connected with. The Academy Terrain Area includes features that are designed to control speed and take the fear out of sliding down the hill while making moves to develop your unique style. The slope helps you to turn and stop, reducing falls during your first few hours and allowing time to build confidence and trust in yourself, your coach, Burton's equipment and the snow. The Academy goals are to create a "no fear of learning" vibe and have you linking turns and loving the sport on your first day.

The Coaches
Specially trained, hand-picked Snowboard Coaches provide innovative coaching methods to help you learn how to snowboard or improve with confidence and skill. You will have a fun customized experience, tailored to your ability and unique learning style, whether it is your first-time or you are already shredding all over the mountain. For progressing riders, we offer a terrain-based, goal-specific approach to trees, bumps, parks and pipes.

 

The Gear
First timers and beginners are setup with the latest gear: Burton Learn to Ride board, boots and bindings - specially designed for learning.  The Academy is equipped with a large selection of Burton's 2009.10 demo boards and bindings for you to choose from. Demo equipment and protective gear including helmets and wrist guards at no extra cost. 

 

The Burton Snowboard Academy Facility
Unlike any other learning center, the Burton Snowboard Academy provides a "full-immersion" snowboard experience with a comfortable lounge, large flat screen TVs and coffee bar. Picture yourself hanging out in a laid back environment, watching videos with your friends and your coach, living the life of snowboarder. You will even experience a private consultation with your coach in a video analysis station.

Located at mid mountain, the facility is dedicated for Academy participants only and provides an exclusive retreat from crowds. The facility includes couches, chairs, practice boards, free lockers, as well as men and women's restrooms.  Don't be surprised if you run into Jeremy Jones, Jussi Oksanen or Heikki Sorsa, founding riders of the Burton Snowboard Academy.

 

Testimonials

"Staffed with highly credentialed teachers armed with decades of experience, the small group size allows the instructors to give individual attention to each student using every teaching trick they know.  This is the real secret of the Burton Academy - passionate instructors beget passionate students."  - Seth Lightcap, Sierra Sun     

"Every step of learning to snowboard is included in this innovative class.  It was fantastic.  It was exciting to be heading down the bunny hill, learning the basics, all while my own personal safety net was an arm's reach away."  - Katherine Hill, Tahoe Weekly  

 

 

2009.10 Burton Snowboard Academy Rates*

Clinics	Regular Season	Peak Season	Ability
Semi-Private Lesson Package	$189	$199
Semi-Private Lesson Package (lift ticket holders and season passholders)	$169	$179
Includes Burton snowboard rental, all access lift ticket, and all day lesson from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for ages 13+ of all ability levels. Students receive snowboard equipment at the Burton Snowboard Academy lounge at Mid Mountain. Semi-private lessons are available for any age. Tickets may be purchased in the Season Pass Office or online.
NEW Burton Snowboard Academy Camp	Regular Season	Peak Season	Ability
Semi-Private Lesson Package	-	$599
Semi-Private Lesson Package (lift ticket holders and season passholders)	-	$499
Available December 29 - 31, 2009 and February 16 - 18, 2010 for ages 13 - 16, ability levels 5+, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Includes all day coaching through the Burton Snowboard Academy, all access lift ticket, and Burton snowboard rental. Snowboard is rented and picked up at mid-mountain Burton Academy.
Peak Season Dates: December 25, 2009 - January 2, 2010  |  January 16 - 18, 2010  |  February 13 - 21, 2010 Reservations are strongly recommended.  For reservations or more information, 1.800.GO.NORTH (800.466.6784), option 3, then option 2 or call 530.562.3470, option 2.   First Time        Beginner         Intermediate        Advanced          Freestyle Terrain