Intro to Freeride
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18th - 22nd January.
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This course is for snowboarders who have ridden a small amount of powder between the pistes and want to experience more of this. We will start by looking at the technical aspects of riding off-piste on gentle open faces.
We will discuss all the safety aspects of riding off-piste, including carrying out a transceiver search. Once comfortable riding off-piste we will explore some slightly steeper slopes and venture into the backcountry including a day split boarding.
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Progression Freeride
8th - 12th March.
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This course is for the riders looking to push their off-piste riding, we will ride steeper slopes, narrow couloirs and technical descents. Focusing on the technical aspect of your riding and the tactical decisions needed to ride these slopes.
Throughout the week we will discuss the safety aspects of riding these descents including how to carry out transceiver searches.
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We will have a mixture of riding straight into lines, boot packing and split boarding during the week allowing us to access some of the amazing backcountry of the 'Espace Killy'
Location
Our meeting point will be in front of the Maison de Tignes near the bottom of the Palafour chairlift.
From here we will explore the incredible terrain of the 'Espace Killy' riding the best snow in and around resort.
What's Included
Included:
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5 full days of professional coaching/guiding
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Avalanche safety equipment
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Avalanche awareness and search procedures
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Two day Splitboard Rental
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Small group (maximum 6)
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40% off rental equipment
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Discount on resort transfers
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Accommodation if required (extra cost)
Not included:
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Snowboard equipment
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Lift pass
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Insurance
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Travel to and from resort
Accommodation
To be confirmed
Logistics
You will need to get yourself to Tignes to start the course on the morning of the 18th December or 8th March.
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The course will run for 5 full days 9.15 am - 4 pm.
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We will then finish at 4pm on Friday the 22nd December or 12th March.