Don’t Wait Another Winter to Improve!
Mountain Lab & Camps fill up FAST! Don’t wait to reserve your spot on one of the clinics below. If you have specific questions about your ability level or the right fit for you, please contact us at 403.505.2321 or info@mountainlabsandcamps.com.
2020-2021 Riding Clinics
At this time all Clinics for the 2020-2021 Season are SOLD OUT.
Novice/Intermediate (sold out)
JANUARY 9-10, 2021 in FERNIE, BC
Do you ride occasionally in the backcountry or deep snow but are unable to sidehill confidently and struggle to countersteer? Wonder why you are stuck all the time? Apprehensive to try new things? Perhaps you feel limited due to a ‘weak-side’ or lack ‘flow’ in your riding. Steph and Dave Break It Down with systematic approaches to improve confidence and riding fundamentals through fun drills.
Specific Skills: Intro to concept of ‘constant motion’, using throttle/break appropriately for control, getting your sled ‘on edge’, smooth motion and timing, using sled mechanics to reduce fatigue, avalanche safety primer, personalized review of sled set up to enhance your riding.
Includes
Small group size 1:8 coach/student ratio
Friday evening skills primer and conditions review
Two days of on snow coaching
Gear / Equipment demos
Prizes and giveaways
Price: $650 (+tax)
Booking through www.elkvalleysnowshepards.com or contact info@mountainlabsandcamps.com
Novice/Intermediate (sold out)
January 16-17th, 2021
Steph Schwartz of Mountain Labs & Camps is co-hosting a Ladies Only Backcountry Novice/Intermediate Clinic with Apex Alpine Adventures AND Braap Babes In beautiful Sicamous, BC!! Two full days of riding and learning.
Specific Skills: Intro to concept of ‘constant motion’, using throttle/break appropriately for control, getting your sled ‘on edge’, smooth motion and timing, using sled mechanics to reduce fatigue, avalanche safety primer, personalized review of sled set up to enhance your riding.
Price: $600 (+ tax)
Booking at: apexalpineadventures@gmail.com
More info: info@mountainlabsandcamps.com
Intermediate /Advanced (sold out)
FEBRUARY 6-7, 2021 in FERNIE, BC
You are a confident rider and enjoy steep, technical terrain but struggle to incorporate dynamic movement to maximize performance. Perhaps you have a few lingering ‘weak spots’ in your riding or feel you lack ‘flow’? In this high-energy clinic, coaches Steph and Dave will help you redefine your limits and Dial It In with professional level tips and tricks you can incorporate into your skills portfolio.
Specific Skills: navigating challenging technical terrain and conditions using proper techniques and planning, using skills to get out of tricky situations, jumps/drops, using track speed and momentum to master control, managing failing hillclimbs, maximize your sled set up to improve performance, avalanche rescue review.
Includes
Small group size 1:8 coach/student ratio
Friday evening social with skills primer and conditions review
Two days of on snow coaching
Gear/Equipment demos
Prizes and giveaways
Price: $650 (+tax)
Booking: SOLD OUT
Novice/Intermediate (sold out)
FEBRUARY 27-28th, 2021 in SICAMOUS, BC
Steph Schwartz of Mountain Labs & Camps co-hosting with Apex Alpine Adventures bring a 2 Day Ladies Only Backcountry Novice/Intermediate Clinic.
Specific Skills: Intro to concept of ‘constant motion’, using throttle/break appropriately for control, getting your sled ‘on edge’, smooth motion and timing, using sled mechanics to reduce fatigue, avalanche safety primer, personalized review of sled set up to enhance your riding.
Price: $600 (+ tax)
Booking at: apexalpineadventures@gmail.com
More info at: info@mountainlabsandcamps.com
INTERMEDIATE WOMENS BACKCOUNTRY CLINIC (s0ld out)
MARCH 6-7th, 2021 in VALEMONT, BC
Two skill packed days with multiple coaches 1:5 coach/client ratio ( max 15 clients)
Steph Schwartz owner of Mountain Labs & Camps AND Curtis Pawliuk of Frozen Pirate Snow Services in Valemont, BC join the MLC Team of coaches to bring you what you have been asking for, US TO COME NORTH !
So many skills covered in two days AND time to practice. Split into smaller groups for more one on one time and hands on coaching is what we are known for.
basic sled set up
body positioning
loading/unloading
wrong foot forward
sidehilling
navigation through the backcountry
avalanche awareness and practice with equipment.
terrain reading
tree riding
control of your sled in different types of terrain
PLUS PLUS PLUS
Friday Night meet and Greet at our host hotel, Best Western Valemont Inn
Swag Bags and Prizes as well.
Price: $650
Booking: contact us here at info@mountainlabsandcamps.com
Private Clinics
For either total beginner clinics, advanced clinics, or custom clinics, please contact Steph at info@mountainlabsandcamps.com.
Cancellation Policy
Applies to Mountain Labs and Camps Only. Other booking entities may have other cancellation policy.
75% refund if notified 4 weeks or more (30 days) prior to the date of the clinic.
50% refund if notified 2-4 weeks (14-29 days) prior to the date of the clinic.
0% refund if notified with less than 2 weeks (13 or less days) prior to the date of the clinic.
Up to 50% refund possible if your spot is filled by another client.
If clinic is cancelled due to lack of snow or any other circumstances beyond our control then spots will be held until next season.