BEGINNER SNOWBOARD CAMP

Recommended Level

First Timers & Beginners

Trip Type

Progression Camp

SEASON DATES

6 Jan - 2 Mar '24

Pricing

$2,590

The ultimate all-inclusive snowboard learning camp

5 Full Day Snowboard Lessons to accelerate your snowboarding journey

Learn to snowboard in 1 week with fellow newcomers!

Led by The Ride Side’s team of certified instructors, our Aomori beginner snowboard camp is designed to help you learn to snowboard with a fun like-minded group who just like you, are eager to pick up and improve in the sport.

With our in-depth knowledge of the mountains, we know the best slopes to facilitate a safe and effective learning environment, according to your skill level.

All are welcome, from complete first-timers with no experience to anyone who is still looking to improve and perfect their S-turns.

Beginner Camp Details

Designed for first timers and beginners looking to learn to snowboard quickly and progress with a fun like-minded group.

Lesson Programme

  • 5 Full Day lesson programme
  • Certified english speaking instructors
  • Dedicated instructors throughout learning journey
  • Groups split by skill level to ensure effective learning

Pre-requisites

  • None! Complete first timers or beginners who have spent just a couple of days on the slopes and still looking to improve your S-turns.
  • 18 years old and above
  • Solo travellers, couples, groups of friends all welcomed!

 

What you will learn on this trip

Mountain Safety & Knowledge

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Basics of Snowboarding

For the fast learners - Push yourself to learn more

LESSON STRUCTURE

01

Snowboard Fundamentals

Gearing up, one-footed movements on a snowboard, J-turns & learning to ride the ski lift

02

Controlling your snowboard

Learn how to slide down the mountain, while keeping in control at all times. Perfect movements on both heel & toe-side

03

Linking your turns

Learn to link you turns and find flow in your movements. This is where you really start to fall in love with snowboarding.

04

Perfecting your turns

Improve on your turning techniques with constant hands-on instruction and feedback. Learn different turning techniques to use on different slope variations.

05

Explore the mountain

Explore the rest of the mountain with your new skills. Get the chance to try out steeper terrain and attempt basic freestyle tricks. On a good powder day, you'll get a taste of what powder riding can feel like.

Our New Camp Experience

New Memories, New Lines, The Ride Side Way

Riding Focused Experience with Certified Instructors

Your instructors aren’t just faces you’ll see on the slopes; they also double up as your hosts who will show you around the resort for the week. Meaning you will explore and learn with the same people on and off the slopes, for the most wholesome and enjoyable learning experience.

Meet kindred individuals and form friendships that last a lifetime

You’ll ride, eat, drink, and hang out with these newfound companions through the week, forging friendships that will last a lifetime alongside these like-minded travellers. After all, everyone here shares a common goal: to create unforgettable memories on the mountain.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Experience The Best Of Aomori

With your new found riding skills, we take you to another hidden gem of a resort nearby. With wide open runs and a local Japanese vibe, this is sure to be one to remember.

Take a break from the mountains and take in the sights and culture with a half day out to the city with your crew!

The best part of Aomori is in it's relatively undiscovered location. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Ski-in ski-out convenience with full amenities just right at the base of the slopes.

ACCOMODATION HIGHLIGHTS

Stay right on the slopes

Ski in and ski out accommodation

Your accommodation in Aomori will be at Rockwood Hotel by the foot of the Aomori Spring resort. This deluxe hotel comes with twin rooms with full hotel services, an amazing onsen with an outdoor spring bath and a selection of great dining options.

Hotel Breakfast & Dinner Included

Dine in buffet-style for breakfast and dinner with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes, which are regularly replenished with incredibly delicious choices. All-you-can-eat breakfast and dinner to start and end your day.

Onsen right on the slopes

Head for a full day of skiing/snowboarding and hit the onsen on the ground floor for immediate rejuvenation after—with two distinct pools to choose from, one indoors and one outdoors. Experience the crisp cool outdoors while remaining warm soaking in a hot spring.

LEARN TO SNOWBOARD IN A HIDDEN GEM

S$2,590

NETT PRICES

Slots are available on a first come first serve basis! Rooms are shared, mix-gender by default, and we will endeavour to group you up in same-gender rooms based on availability and bookings.

8D7N Package Inclusions

5 Full Day Lessons

6 Day lift pass in Aomori Spring Ski Resort

2 way private airport transfer from AOJ

7 nights twin-share in ski-in ski-out hotel

Daily buffet breakfast & dinner

Free Daily Onsen

Private Day Trip to 'Hidden Gem' External Resort

Private Half Day trip to city

Schedule Inclusions

4 Full Day lessons in Aomori Springs Ski Resort

1 Full Day Guiding in external resort

1 Free & Easy Day in Aomori Springs Ski Resort

Exclusions :

Need Rental Gear?

Option to book your gear rentals and/or additional lessons will be provided to you after your booking. Feel free to get in touch with us if you require any advice with these reservations.

AOMORI TRIP DATES

Dates & Availability

Week 1

6 Jan - 13 Jan

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Week 2

13 Jan - 20 Jan

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Week 3

20 Jan - 27 Jan

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Week 4

27 Jan - 3 Feb

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Week 5

3 Feb to 10 Feb

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Week 6

10 Feb to 17 Feb

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Week 7

17 Feb to 24 Feb

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Week 8

24 Feb to 2 Mar

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Itinerary

Arrive at Aomori Airport, gather at the designated meeting point in the airport and we’ll head to Aomori Spring ski resort as a group in our dedicated airport shuttle bus. Check in, meet the crew for the week and get cosy as we brief you on Aomiri’s ski areas and itinerary for the week.

Airport Shuttle Pick-up schedule* (AOJ – Aomori Springs):


Shuttle:
AOJ Airport (4:00PM)
Shin Aomori Station (4:30PM)


*Shuttle timings are subjected to change based on available flight schedules. If you require shuttles outside this timing, you may let us know to make alternative arrangements


Shuttle Duration: Approx 1.5hrs


Flight recommendation:
To arrive at Aomori Airport by 3PM


To arrive at Shin Aomori Station by 4:15PM

Aomori Experiences For All Levels

We have designed several programmes in Aomori to cater to all skill levels, from an absolute first timer all the way to advanced riders.

Regardless of your experience, we guarantee you will have a blast, specially designed for your skill level. Both programmes are suitable for individuals, friends and families.

Be on the same trip with your friends

Our programmes will be run concurrently with each other, with all participants of both programmes in the same accommodation.

This allows you to join us as a group of family or friends with different skill levels, while still joining in a programme most suited to your skill level.

You will be together each day and only split up during the daily programme lessons and guiding.

PROGRESSION CAMP
LEARN TO SNOWBOARD

The ultimate all-inclusive snowboard learning camp—learn to snowboard in 1 week with fellow newcomers!

PROGRESSION CAMP
IMPROVE YOUR SNOWBOARDING

Come ride to the next level with similar-skill-level peers as you explore off-piste adventures in untouched snow.

PROGRESSION CAMP
LEARN TO SKI

New this season, the ultimate all-inclusive ski learning camp—learn to ski in 1 week with fellow newcomers!

HOSTED TRIP

A fully hosted ski & snowboard travel adventure designed for all ability levels - come as strangers and leave as friends!

HOSTED TRIP
FOR ADVANCED SKIERS / SNOWBOARDERS

Get ready to explore the “snowiest place on earth” as we take you off the beaten path and deep into the backcountry of the Tohoku region.

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