Prosneige at Méribel

<p><strong>Skiing background :</strong>Your child has more than 12 weeks of experience under their skis. They are comfortable on all types of terrain and would like to continue to improve their skills on the slopes and in the snowpark. They'll acquire more knowledge about off-piste skiing and how to practice it safely.<br> <strong>Goals of the week :</strong> Progress in off-piste, sharpen their technique to be more versatile and deepen their knowledge of the mountain & snow conditions. <br> </p><p><strong>Week's program :</strong> On the first day, the children get to know their instructors and the other Pro-rider participants. The groups start together, warm up on skis and then harmonize. The groups will be divided according to the children's ability, age and desires. During the first half day, your child will get back on track with the help of technical exercises set up by the instructor. Throughout the week, the training will be focused on evolving in safety on piste and off-piste. Refining their technical skills in order to have fun on all types of snow and terrain.<br> </p><p><strong>Hours :</strong> Sunday (first day) from 10:00 to 12:00, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00.<br> <strong>More :</strong> The Gold Pro Rider ski group lessons are limited to a maximum of 7 children. Everybody progresses at their own pace and has the opportunity to change groups during the week. The traditional medal awarding ceremony takes place on Fridays, at our Ski School meeting point. </p><p><strong>Remarks :</strong> Don't forget their ski-pass for the chairlifts, a snack in the pocket for the break and sunscreen !<br></p>

<p><strong>Your Experience :</strong> You know how to turn frontside and backside on blue slopes.<br> </p><p><strong>Goals for the week :</strong> Discover carving turns, off piste, freestyle, 180° jumps and rails. Discover your first switch turns. Work on vertical movement and other technical aspects to improve your skills.<br> </p><p><strong>Week's program :</strong> Meet your instructor and the rest of the group and warm up on easy slopes. Then the goal is to improve your technique so you can ride down all kinds of terrain confidently & safely. Discover your first carving turns. You will do your first complete switch turns. Learn more complex tricks like 180’s and rails at the park. It’s also time to start riding all terrains and off-piste. Your instructor will explain how to adjust you gear depending on how you ride.<br> </p><p><strong>Hours :</strong> Morning Lessons: Sunday 10:00 to 12:00, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:00. Afternoon Lessons: Sunday to Friday from 14:00 to 17:00.<br> </p><p><strong>More :</strong> The Gold Snowboard group lessons are limited to a maximum of 7 adults (from 13 years old). Everybody progresses at their own pace and have the opportunity to change groups during the week. <br> </p><p><strong>Remarks :</strong> Don't forget your ski-pass for the chairlifts, a little snack in the pocket for the for the break and sunscreen for the sunny days!<br></p>

<p><strong>Your experience :</strong> Not for complete beginners, it is recommended to have some experience in snowboarding first.<br> <strong>Lesson goals :</strong> Our instructors will safely guide you around and show you some of the best off-pistes in the area. They will adapt to your experience and the snow condition to safely try to meet your expectations. The instructor will prepare an itinerary and the safety equipment needed but also teaching you how to use this equpiment and the current safety rules that must be respected.<br> </p><p><strong>More :</strong> The customized offer is adapted to the client's needs. You can set the meeting point with your instructor directly in front of your accomodation and even choose the instructor you would like. </p> <strong>Remarks :</strong> Backpacks with a set of safety equipment (avalanche transceivers, shovels and probes) are lent by the instructor. Ski-pass still needed, you might bring a snack, a bottle of water and a camera for the memories.<br>

<p><strong>Your Experience :</strong> You can control your speed and link turns using both toe and heel edge on green slopes.<br> </p><p><strong>Goals of the week :</strong> Linking your turns on blue slopes. Introduction to the snowpark, 180° slides and riding switch. Discovering more of the specific vocabulary of snowboarding. <br> </p><p><strong>Week's program :</strong> Meet your instructor and the rest of the group. After a quick check of your gear, you will start warming up doing your turns. The goal is to improve your turns to be able to ride blue slopes. You will learn some more freestyle, flat tricks, 180 slides, switch and the ollie/nollie. Your instructor can also introduce you to the snowpark. You will also work on the snowboard vocabulary.<br> </p><p><strong>Hours :</strong> Morning Lessons: Sunday10:00 to 12:00, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:00. Afternoon Lessons: Sunday to Friday from 14:00 to 17:00.<br> </p><p><strong>More :</strong> The Silver Snowboard group lessons are limited to a maximum of 7 adults (from 13 years old). Everybody progresses at their own pace and have the opportunity to change groups during the week. </p> <p><strong>Remarks :</strong> Don't forget your ski-pass for the chairlifts, a little snack in the pocket for the break and sunscreen for the sunny days!<br></p>