Gone are the days where snowboarders just carve the hill like a skier. Freestyle snowboarding, where snowboarders ride through terrain parks like a skateboarder at a skate park, is the next generation of snowboarding. Not sure what this looks like? Check out this Youtube video of some local snowboarders at the Ranch, Brandon's newest and closest snowboard terrain park.
So You are Interested in Freestyle Snowboarding...Here's Where You Can Do it!
Brandon Snowboard Club's "The Ranch" :
Located 4km west of Brandon on Grand Valley road, the Ranch is super close to the Wheat City.
I had an opportunity to chat with Jordan Ross, member of the Brandon Snowboard Club. He provided me with some pictures of some of the members along with details about the club.
There are three programs to gain access to the Ranch: the Shredders Program, the Learn to Ride Program and Regular Membership. Geared to experienced 10 to 15 year-olds, the Shredders program is either offered twice per week for three weeks (for a total of six nights) or once per week for six weeks. See details below.
2014 Shredders Program Details
Learn to Ride
New for the 2013/14 season.
Cost and Session details
Cost per Session
$155 for instruction and lift tickets plus $20 for Snowboard Association of Manitoba ("SAM") pass for a total of $175
When
Saturday or Sunday mornings or Drop in Lessons available but you need to call them for details.
Time
10:00am to 11:30am
How Many Lessons in a Session
6 weeks at once per week
Sessions
December/January; February/March
2014 Regular Membership in Brandon Snowboard Club
Cost and Session details
Cost
$150 for the season plus $10 per day out for lift ticket plus $20 for Snowboard Association of Manitoba Pass
When
Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 4:00pm and additional weekday nights throughout the winter.
Do you just want to try out the Ranch for a day before committing to buying a regular membership? Consider the guest pass.
More Information
For More Information
Check out the club's facebook page or website for their contact information.
