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qclabrat

qclabrat

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anyone know a good ski instructor? Prefer nearby like Mt Creek. Most are poor at best and obviously doing it for lift discounts.
 
Flaubert said:
Shawnee has a great program...
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we go to Shawnee a few times a year and it's good for a few runs. But from my experience it's a shit show by the lodge where all the trails converge. The lessons are for my wife and kids who are advanced beginner to intermediate level, I'd rate them between 4-5
 
qclabrat said:
we go to Shawnee a few times a year and it's good for a few runs. But from my experience it's a shit show by the lodge where all the trails converge. The lessons are for my wife and kids who are advanced beginner to intermediate level, I'd rate them between 4-5
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holiday trip to copper, co. stay in the village, multi day ski camp in the mornings. family ski in the afternoon.
they will be set for the season - repeat next year.

the camp puts out multiple instructors per self-selected group. then assesses early in the lesson, and breaks it up into finer skill levels.
the learning part of the mountain for beginners/low intermediate is separated from the main parts, so the fast people don't bomb through the lessons.....

kids can get a snowboard lesson in too. recommended after a 6" of snow, but not more than 12"

i did the advanced snowboard lessons there a bunch of years in a row - really nice cause i got a private for the price of a group a couple times!!
interesting how the words changed year-to-year to describe the position/feeling. seems the instructors were well instructed.
 
qclabrat said:
we go to Shawnee a few times a year and it's good for a few runs. But from my experience it's a shit show by the lodge where all the trails converge. The lessons are for my wife and kids who are advanced beginner to intermediate level, I'd rate them between 4-5
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You're right about the shit show- if you're looking for 1 on 1 to tweak some bad habits, I would go to hunter. But I know there was a good instructor at Shawnee. His name is Tequin (tegwin) Hughes. He used to run the program back in the day, not so sure he is doing it any longer. If he is, then go with him. If you were looking for snowboard I'd say my cousin Ashley who taught for years at mt snow
 
If you are inclined (pun intended ;-) to go to Vermont, look up Dennis Curley at Okemo. Long time instructor, super good with kids too. Mainly a skier, but also boards.
 
qclabrat said:
we go to Shawnee a few times a year and it's good for a few runs. But from my experience it's a shit show by the lodge where all the trails converge. The lessons are for my wife and kids who are advanced beginner to intermediate level, I'd rate them between 4-5
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I volunteer at Shawnee and agree this can be an issue. We actually have people posted there to keep the traffic moving but it's like herding cats. Best bet is either a weekday or go early and be done by lunch.
 
Camelback isn't too bad depending on time you go. Plenty of space on the green and blues.

Grey Rocks near Mont Tremblant was the king of instructional ski. Basically a week long boot camp that you were guaranteed to be 4 levels better when you left. Unfortunately it has now become defunct after a long history.
 
if shawnee isn't your thing i second okemo. best place for lessons if you are driving far IMO.

but go mid-week off holiday at shawnee. its a good experience.
 
icebiker said:
If you are inclined (pun intended ;-) to go to Vermont, look up Dennis Curley at Okemo. Long time instructor, super good with kids too. Mainly a skier, but also boards.
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+1 on Okemo, great family resort. If you need to stay closer I would guess Camelback would be a better ( non- shit show) than Mtn Creek.
 
My wife had good lessons at Okemo, but Smugglers Notch has a great kids program. My son loved it. Did it starting when my son was 3 for a few years. It's a long ass drive so if you're going for a a few days it's worth the trip. Slow lifts, but killer tree skiing for yourself. You can snag cheap slope side condos off of eBay.
 
Flaubert said:
You're right about the shit show- if you're looking for 1 on 1 to tweak some bad habits, I would go to hunter. But I know there was a good instructor at Shawnee. His name is Tequin (tegwin) Hughes. He used to run the program back in the day, not so sure he is doing it any longer. If he is, then go with him. If you were looking for snowboard I'd say my cousin Ashley who taught for years at mt snow
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I've had good experiences at Hunter as well, I got my certs there many moons ago when I thought I would be in ski patrol
 
Zaskar said:
I volunteer at Shawnee and agree this can be an issue. We actually have people posted there to keep the traffic moving but it's like herding cats. Best bet is either a weekday or go early and be done by lunch.
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no the traffic "cops" there do a damn good job given the situation, I'll be there a few times this year
 
mattybfat said:
Camelback isn't too bad depending on time you go. Plenty of space on the green and blues.

Grey Rocks near Mont Tremblant was the king of instructional ski. Basically a week long boot camp that you were guaranteed to be 4 levels better when you left. Unfortunately it has now become defunct after a long history.
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lots of experience with Camelback, which is why I'm here, 90% of the instructors are kids just looking for free ski time. We usually look of the seasoned old and wrinkly guys for lessons. We'll still go there as the resort is fairly decent for this area.
 
Bike N Gear said:
My wife had good lessons at Okemo, but Smugglers Notch has a great kids program. My son loved it. Did it starting when my son was 3 for a few years. It's a long ass drive so if you're going for a a few days it's worth the trip. Slow lifts, but killer tree skiing for yourself. You can snag cheap slope side condos off of eBay.
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My friends love Smugglers and have been going there forever
now that the everyones getting better, it could be worth the drive, but school schedules suck for long ski weekends. A big bonus is hitting Mad River on the way back, by far my favorite resort in the NE, but haven't been there in over 10 yrs
 
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