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Park & Pipe Instruction at Heavenly

We have a select group of hard-core pros that would love to introduce you to our many terrain features. Learn in a safe environment from specially trained and highly qualified staff. There are three options for those of you interested in learning in the parks and pipes of Heavenly.

Private Lessons - With one of our Freestyle specialists you can learn the basics or refine the skills that take you to the next level. Check the profiles below for pros that have the credentials to teach all aspects of the park and pipe. Call 1-800-Heavenly or click the link on the profiles to request a lesson.

South Shore Soldiers Mini Camps - Ride with the best at Heavenly. You probably have seen the ads - these are top-notch camps. Two-day camps include lift lesson and rentals if needed.

Camp Dates:
  • Jan 17-18, 2009
  • Feb 7-8, 2009
  • Feb 21-22, 2009
  • Mar 7-8, 2009
  • Mar 21-22, 2009

    • Please call for reservations: (530) 542-6904

    Mountain Adventure Group Lessons - Offered everyday at 10 AM, these lessons are adjusted to meet the needs of the students. Requests to go to the park or pipe are always welcomed by the staff.



    Duggan
    Smith







    		 DISCIPLINE(S)
    Snowboarding

    YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
    10 / AASI Level III, Western Tech Team

    SPECIALTIES
    Park and Pipe, Off-Piste

    LANGUAGE(S)
    English, Spanish

    MESSAGE

    Forget drills and lectures if you want to play, explore the mountain, and at the time improve your skill and confidence, I am your man. I have the patience, experience, and enthusiasm to help you through your first day riding or the most challenging jump or steeps Heavenly has to offer.

     

    Joshua
    Spoelstra








    		DISCIPLINE(S)
    Snowboarding / Telemark

    YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
    8 / AASI Level III, AASI-W Demo Team, AASI-W Tech Team, AASI Adaptive Level III, Children's Specialist Level II, PSIA Telemark Level I

    SPECIALTIES
    Park and Pipe, Off-Piste, Telemark

    LANGUAGE(S)
    English

    MESSAGE
    As the first and only fully-certified snowboard instructor and adaptive snowboard instructor in the US, I also hold the highest certification for children, am a Level III Examiner, and a Freestyle Examiner. So if you are a never-ever or an expert, 4 years old or 94, if you want to reach that next level, I have the Passion, Experience, and Knowledge to coach you along.

    Josh
    Laney





    		 DISCIPLINE(S)
    Skiing

    YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATION(S)
    16 / PSIA Level 3, PSIA-W Park and Pipe accreditation, SKI magazine Top 100 Ski Instructors

    SPECIALTIE(S)
    Park and Pipe, Moguls

    LANGUAGE(S)
    English

    MESSAGE
    I have the greatest job in the world. I get to introduce and advance people to a sport that I love in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. I specialize in freeride and kids. I love progressing people safely in the terrain park and pipe.