chrlewis Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I have been using a freestyle board for the last ten years, accompanying my kids to the slopes whenever I can. I am now interested in Alpine boarding and would like to go to a camp for a few days (somewhere in North America) that will give me a good foundation in carving and getting me started the right way. Does anyone know of such a camp? Google could not help me out on this topic :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMU Alpine Boarder Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Your best bet would be to hook up with other carvers in your area... It's a rough go here in the Midwest... There are a few carvers across WI, a few in the U.P. and some below the bridge in Michigan... The greatest concentration of carvers seems to be around Minneapolis... Check out the ride board... It's always a treat to ride with someone else here in the Midwest... You can attend the S.E.S. or E.C.E.S and ride with other carvers for an entire week as well.... They do clinics during the event and tons of great people will be more than willing to get you heading down the right path.. You can also demo hardboot gear from different manufacturers to get an idea of setup.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Where in Wi are you? We have a strong group of hardbooters (around 20) at Tyrol Basin near Madison, and know of others in most places. A lot of us have extra equipment that people can try, and a lot of us are coaches or instructors as well. It's probably your best bet like NMU said. There aren't a lot of camps, and you can get HB specific lessons, but they canbe hard to find around here. riding with locals works best as most are always happy to help out a new person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Erik Beckman http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/member.php?8305-Beckmann-AG&tab=aboutme#aboutme at Sugarloaf is a great instructor. Perhaps he'd "camp" at the mountain? ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Snowperformance runs a camp at Sun Peaks every December and I believe they run others. Google them, easy to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjholm Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 If you are anywhere near Wausau, I'd be happy to help you at Granite Peak. I'm teaching one now. I may even have equipment you can try. $trider - I really have to venture south and ride with the folks at Tyrol!! Almost ten years here in Wausua and I haven't strayed from the local haunt, except pilgrimages west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Anytime! We get up to Rib (still can't call it Granite Peak) every now and then too. Tyrol is no great shakes as far as vertical or anything, but we have a lot of riders and have a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Chrlewis, Enable your forum email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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