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Freestyle Snowboard Lessons for Adults - Intermediate

New4.7(39)Provider's reviewsGrindelwaldOperated by Outdoor Switzerland AG Berg- und SchneesportWeather

In this freestyle snowboard course an experienced coach will show you many different tips and tricks. So you bring your freestyle skills on the board to the next level and discover your slope style.

Course at a glance

CancellationFree up to 48 hours before
Who it's forAdults
LessonsGroup, max. 8 people
Taught inEnglish or German
LevelIntermediate and Advanced
Course timesAfternoon 13:40–16:15
Course days2 to 5 days in a row · starts Mon or Tue
Ski passnot included
Equipmentbring your own
Meeting pointBergstation First, 3818 Grindelwald, Schweiz
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This course
PricePricefrom CHF 159per personPricefrom CHF 250per groupPricefrom CHF 250per groupPricefrom CHF 259per group
Course timesCourse timesAfternoon 13:40–16:15Course times13:45–16:15
LevelLevelIntermediate and AdvancedLevelNovices, Intermediate and Advanced
Who it's forWho it's forAdultsWho it's for2+ yrsWho it's for2+ yrsWho it's forChildren and adults
RatingRating4.5 (8)
Inclusions
  • Included:

    2.5 hours of freestyle coaching per day at Snowpark First

  • Included:

    Introduction to the park rules

  • Not included:

    Snowboard clothing

  • Not included:

    Snowboard equipment

  • Not included:

    Ski pass for the Grindelwald-First ski area

Prices by course length

13:40–16:15 · 2 h 35 min per day

Afternoon
Course lengthPriceper day
2 afternoonsCHF 155CHF 77.50
3 afternoonsCHF 229CHF 76.35
4 afternoonsCHF 299CHF 74.75
5 afternoonsLowest per dayCHF 339CHF 67.80

Base prices per person. The longer the course, the lower the price per day. Prices may vary on certain dates.

How a course day runs
  1. 13:40Meeting pointBergstation First, 3818 Grindelwald, Schweiz
  2. 13:40–16:15Afternoon lesson2 h 35 min per day

Ski pass and Equipment: bring your own.

Which level is right?
LevelCan already …
Beginnersis on skis for the first time
Novicesskis in a snowplough, first turns on easy pistes
Intermediateskis blue and red pistes confidentlySuitable
Advancedskis all pistes, fine-tuning technique and speedSuitable
Highlights
  • Get lots of tips and tricks to practice your new snowboard skills on the slopes and in the park
  • Be accompanied through the course by an experienced coach at Snow Park First
  • Learn tricks like the ollie, slope spins, tail spins, nose-tail turns, terrain jumps and much more
  • Particularly fast progress due to lessons adapted to the level of the group
  • Learn in a small group from 3 to a maximum of 8 people
Description

The course takes place in the Snowpark First. Once you can confidently ride the Beginner Park at Oberjoch, you’ll move on to the Pro Park Bärgelegg, where bigger obstacles and kickers await.

Meeting point: 13:40 at the First mountain station. Lessons run from 13:45 to 16:15.

An experienced ski instructor will share plenty of practical tips and tricks to help you improve your freestyle skills.

You’ll also learn the rules of the park and get an introduction to riding boxes. With expert guidance, you’ll make quick progress and then have the chance to try it all out for yourself.

Practical information

  • Requirements: confident snowboarder (at least Swiss Snow League Red Academy level); minimum age 8
  • Minimum number of participants: 3
  • Maximum number per instructor: 8

Learning objectives

  • Piste tricks: Fakie riding, ollies, slope spins, worm turns, nose and tail turns, tail spins, slide-outs, jumps on natural terrain, 180°, 360°
  • Park / Rails: Park etiquette, fakie riding, introduction to box riding, 180°, slides on boxes, introduction to rails
  • Park / Air: Park etiquette, basic air, fakie riding, 180°, grabs, switch jumps, jump variations, 360°

Swiss Snow League levels

Blue Star

  • Suitable for children aged 6 and over
  • Snowpark etiquette
  • Switch turns
  • Speed check
  • 50-50 over an easy box
  • Jumps over small features

Red Prince/Princess

  • A short freestyle glossary
  • Extension and flexion turns
  • Powerslide
  • Ollie/Nollie on the piste
  • 180° on the piste

Red King/Queen

  • Learn about nature, forests and the landscape
  • Carved turns
  • Slide on the piste
  • Ollie/Nollie 180° on the piste
  • Basic air

Red Star

  • Learn about the Swiss Snow Academy
  • Riding on ungroomed terrain
  • Frontside nose turn
  • Backside boardslide over a box
  • Straight air

Black Academy Slope

  • Short turns
  • Basic carving switch turns
  • Riding over bumps and dips
  • Riding gates
  • Backside nose turn
  • Slope trick combinations
  • 360°

Swiss Activities tip

A must-do during your stay in Grindelwald is a ride on a Velogemel. This unusual contraption combines a bicycle with a gemel, the local dialect word for a sled. The Velogemel is an original piece of Grindelwald sports equipment and great fun on the slopes.

Meeting point

Bergstation First, 3818 Grindelwald, Schweiz

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Important information
  • Bring along: snowboard equipment, snowboard clothing and a ski pass for the Grindelwald-First ski area
  • For children aged 8 and over and adults from Red Academy level
  • Course starts on Mondays or Tuesdays
  • Runs with at least 3 participants – if there are too few bookings, the ski school will inform you the evening before
Frequently asked questions
What age is the course for?
Adults
How long is a course day?
Afternoon 13:40–16:15 (2 h 35 min)
How much does a course day cost?
From CHF 67.80 per day for 5 afternoons.

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Provider

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Outdoor Switzerland AG Berg- und Schneesport

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