skier150 Posted June 16, 2005 Report Posted June 16, 2005 Sorry for the double post, just wanted to cover all the bases...   The Snow Sports School at Blue Mountain Ski Area in PA is announcing a new Freeride Ski Program for the 05/06 season. This program will be included in the new brochure coming out in a couple of months. The program is for skiers with at least an intermediate skiing ability and will cover all Freeriding levels. The program was designed to be fun, safe and a great place to learn new tricks or just add style to your old ones. Here are some highlights on the program*:   Starting the week before Xmas, weather permitting. Running for 10 weeks. Runs on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9am to 1pm. For ages 8 and up. Training on Rails, Boxes, Pipe, Jumps, and SkierCross is available. Team competition at local and regional events. Instruction at YOUR ability and comfort level. Trained and qualified coaches/instructors. Small class sizes. 80 hours fun and learning in a safe environment! Pricing around $450 (lift ticket not included). 10% discount for early registration. Twin tip skis and helmet required. *since the program is so new, some things may change slightly before December   If you have ANY questions or comments, please email contact me via this website or email.  Chris Quote
Papasteeze Posted June 16, 2005 Report Posted June 16, 2005 Welcome Skier150! Â We will be checking out the program for sure. Â I know it might complicate things but can you check into a limited or pro-rated program, like 10 variable sessions within that 10 week program? CB will be our home mountain next year due to one boy who races on the CAT team - the other boy (steezemachine) is at the mercy of his parents carting him back and forth and other competions or events. Â At what size will you limit the class to? Quote
skidude Posted June 16, 2005 Report Posted June 16, 2005 Sounds like this year its only for skiers, as you need twin tips... Quote
Glenn Posted June 16, 2005 Report Posted June 16, 2005 ... they already had a freestyle board team, I think the skiing aspect is the new part. Correct me if I am wrong. Quote
Papasteeze Posted June 16, 2005 Report Posted June 16, 2005 Sounds like this year its only for skiers, as you need twin tips... 27669[/snapback] Â Â Interesting, I didn't notice that... Yeah - it wouldn't surprise me if skiing comes more back in vogue and riding starts fading some.. but I won't start the debate here.. oh no... Quote
Shadows Posted June 16, 2005 Report Posted June 16, 2005 (edited) are they lookin for instructors or something like that? i would be happy to do work with that. Â haha, 450 without lift tickets? hows that work. Edited June 16, 2005 by twelve153 Quote
skier150 Posted June 16, 2005 Author Report Posted June 16, 2005 I will chek with my boss and let you know what I find out about a limited ticket. The optimal class size would be 4-6, but it may go as high as 8 depending on the turnout.  Welcome Skier150!  We will be checking out the program for sure.  I know it might complicate things but can you check into a limited or pro-rated program, like 10 variable sessions within that 10 week program? CB will be our home mountain next year due to one boy who races on the CAT team - the other boy (steezemachine) is at the mercy of his parents carting him back and forth and other competions or events.  At what size will you limit the class to? 27658[/snapback] Quote
skier150 Posted June 16, 2005 Author Report Posted June 16, 2005 This program is only for skiers. However Blue Mountain has had the same program for snowboarders for the past few years. They are basically the same, escept snowbaording does gates as well. The prices and lengths are the same as well. If you want I can get youin touch with the guy who runs the snwobaord freeride program. Just send me an email. Â Â its only for skiers? 27662[/snapback] Quote
VTmark Posted June 16, 2005 Report Posted June 16, 2005 pappa just make shure steeze doesn't show up the instructors too often. Quote
skier150 Posted June 16, 2005 Author Report Posted June 16, 2005 Yes, we are also looking for instructors as well. Email me and I can fill you in on the details.  I know it sounds like a lot at first, but if you break it down it is only like $5+ per hour of instruction. It would cost you at least $20 for a regular group lesson and $65 per hour for a private.   are they lookin for instructors or something like that? i would be happy to do work with that. haha, 450 without lift tickets? hows that work. 27677[/snapback] Quote
skier150 Posted June 16, 2005 Author Report Posted June 16, 2005 We have some decent talent on the coach list so far. But if our students can excel to a higher level then we were doing our job. Â Ok, so now I will start to use the spell check. What a mess my typing is today. Â pappa just make shure steeze doesn't show up the instructors too often. 27683[/snapback] Quote
Papasteeze Posted June 17, 2005 Report Posted June 17, 2005 The class gets ski school status too? Lift line priority? thats worth $5 per hour by itself! Â When checking about a variable entry for us, mention that you could overbook the slots - that worked for me convincing the gym why I needed a different rate for tramp class. Quote
zaldon Posted June 19, 2005 Report Posted June 19, 2005 This program is only for skiers. However Blue Mountain has had the same program for snowboarders for the past few years. They are basically the same, escept snowbaording does gates as well. The prices and lengths are the same as well. If you want I can get youin touch with the guy who runs the snwobaord freeride program. Just send me an email. 27682[/snapback]  no im not realy interested i just wanted to make post Quote
Adamskinick Posted June 21, 2005 Report Posted June 21, 2005 i would love to coach. i think i could teach skiercross. im a pretty good skier, and ive been freestyling for a year or two. id love to teach skiercross. is there any opportunity for employment? Quote
Papasteeze Posted June 21, 2005 Report Posted June 21, 2005 Send Skier150 an email regarding coaching opportunities, I know that he is very active electronically.. His email is on his profile. Quote
Gurp Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 Are the coaches gonna be allowed to teach inverts? Cause most mountains don't allow inverts. Quote
Papasteeze Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 Are the coaches gonna be allowed to teach inverts? Cause most mountains don't allow inverts. 27927[/snapback] Â Great Question!! Where can you do inverts in the poconos? Quote
Gurp Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 You can do inverts anywhere u want to. Just dont get caught Quote
Papasteeze Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 You can do inverts anywhere u want to. Just dont get caught 27937[/snapback]  Are corks considered inverted or just Lincolns Bios and forward and back flips? Quote
Gurp Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 Corks and bios are not considered inverts. Backs, fronts, rodeos, mistys, lincolns, underflips, overflips, and d spins are all inverts. Quote
Papasteeze Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 Thanks, I must have the bio spin mixed up, I am still on a crash course of learning. Quote
Glenn Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 I believe the state decided no inverts at any mountian in pa. So no go on anywhere in the poconos. Quote
Shadows Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 yea sure, teach a 9 year old how to do backflips. he will land on his neck and the mountain will get sued by his/her parents. then the teacher will get fired. Quote
ThinkSnow Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 yea sure, teach a 9 year old how to do backflips. he will land on his neck and the mountain will get sued by his/her parents. then the teacher will get fired. 27974[/snapback] Not to mention sued for negligence... Quote
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