MT. HOOD, OREGON
Welcome to the only summer skiing and snowboarding site in the USA! Timberline at Mt. Hood’s Palmer Snowfield is the summer training site of the U.S. National Ski Team. Eight days of professional instruction and free skiing or boarding to work on your technique and skill are complemented with activities such as mountain biking and riding the amazing alpine slide at Ski-Bowl with 3,000 feet of curves and banked turns.

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Intrawest Resort’s award winning property is consistently rated as North America’s top ski resort. Ride high-speed lifts to the Horstmann Glacier for two days of recreational skiing or boarding to perfect your form. Off the slopes, we'll enjoy some beach time, pool and lakefront lounging and all that Whistler village has to offer. The ultimate thrill remains!! It’s time to get harnessed in for a canopy zip-line over Fitzsimmons Creek and the spectacular forest valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Experience the thrill of flying as you soar through a total of five zip-lines over 33 acres.

REQUIRED ABILITY & PROGRAM FOCUS:
This program is for those at an intermediate AND advanced level – it is not for beginners.

• SKI PROGRAM Professional instruction offers a variety of areas to concentrate on – body positioning, turning and proper weight transfer, carving, bumps, conditioning and racing technique. A customized training program and performance drills propel you to the next level.
  
• SNOWBOARD PROGRAM Key elements of instruction are positioning, edge control, adding power and flow to your riding, mastering turns, switch stance, jumping, 180°s and simple tricks. Advanced coaching includes riding halfpipe, bigger jumps, advanced spins and tricks. Whether landing your first 360° or getting above the lip on the pipe, you are sure to improve your riding.

EXCITING TOURING HIGHLIGHTS:

• SEATTLE Simulate your very own fantasy band at Seattle's amazing Experience Music Project (EMP), sample delectable delights in Pike Place Market, take in the Pacific Science Center, climb the Space Needle and enjoy a fantastic night of interactive play at Gameworks. Play Whirlyball - like basketball and lacrosse combined in bumper cars!
  
• VANCOUVER Ride tandem cycles through Stanley Park before our Pacific plunge at exciting 'Kits' Beach. Battle with new friends at laser tag. Discover Granville Island, and enjoy world class University of British Columbia Aquatics Center.

Please note the 13 day option ends with a return flight from Seattle and does not include Seattle, Whistler and Vancouver highlights.