INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY WORKSHOP (supported by Mindset)

Date: 9th - 16th March 2024

Location: Sainte Foy Tarentaise, France

This course is for those who are confident riding the piste in all types of conditions but want to start exploring the off piste (and powder!). Neil and Rhys will take the skills you have learnt on-piste and teach you how to adapt and develop them on different types of off-piste terrain. They will introduce you to the basic foundations, equipment and skills specific for the backcountry. Throughout the week together with the coaches, Jenny will help you progress your overall riding and as you spend more time shredding the powder your confidence in the backcountry will grow – whoop!

 Louise Jones, who was my personal sports psychologist for over ten years will provide off snow sessions to enhance your snowboard development.  She will work with you to explore ways to maintain confidence, embrace fear and understand your optimal mindset for riding. 

After a full day shredding it is super important to have the balance of restorative yoga to help reduce the effects of fatigued muscles. My very experienced yoga instructor Blakey will provide sessions throughout the week to help restore your body and calm your mind so that you’re ready for another day of mountain adventures.

To find out more about Neil, Rhys, Louise & Blakey visit the Experts Page