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SLC Park Instruction

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YourExcellency
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All the SLC resorts have terrain parks and they all have ski schools but do any have ski schools for their terrain parks? Do any of the SLC ski schools provide instruction on riding the park whether it be private or group? I just can't tell from their websites. Also, which do you think has the best terrain park in SLC for making a fool of yourself in private? I would like an uncrowded beginner/intermediate terrain park out of site (i.e. not under the main lift) where no one will know that there is some fool landing on his ass over and over again behind those trees getting showed up by an 8 year old. Thanks for any response.
Oct 24 2007 6:49PM
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eastAR5
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are you serious?
Oct 24 2007 6:51PM
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YourExcellency
Posts: 82 - Karma: 10
Umm yeah why? Does park instruction not exist or is it a dumb question because it exists at every resort? I just can't tell by the ski school websites.
Oct 24 2007 6:53PM
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dave44
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All of the SLC resorts have parks? Barely... look at Alta/Snowbird.. they've got like 2 rails, a 10 footer and that's it. It's unlikely they have a park school. Park City might though (probably will), but I don't know.

If you want real good instruction, sack up and head up to COC or Windells or something
Oct 24 2007 6:55PM
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ski_DC
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they probably dont have a dedicated park school, but you could request an instructor who's good at park and just lap it all day if you want.
Oct 24 2007 8:52PM
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drewishish
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dont be embarressed..... everybody falls. if somebody says something, they are pretty much a huge douche. just go out and try some stuff!
Oct 24 2007 9:15PM
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james44
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actually i would think you would want a crowded park rather than an empty one because you will feel more need to progress
(works that way for me anyway)
Oct 24 2007 9:18PM
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Calrin
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fuck that learning by yourself is more fun
Oct 24 2007 9:18PM
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MFinSLC
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the only time it is acceptable for someone to say shit to you in a park is if you can't even ride or ski at all and are trying to hit rails and jumps.  If you have any ability to ski on any other hill, just go to the park and start trying shit.  Everyone started somewhere.  I personally think everyone needs to learn them selves because everyones got different styles of going at things and an instructor might try to push his sketchy ways on you.
Oct 24 2007 9:25PM
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SteevJee
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You have to start somewhere. The thing is that at every park you are gonna have douchebags that will give you crap for trying stuff, but you'll also have kids that help you out. might as well just go out there and learn
Oct 24 2007 9:52PM
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eljefe
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I couldn't disagree more.  There are so many fundamentals that if learned properly from the beginning can accelerate the learning process 10 fold and keep you from learning bad habits when you get into bigger tricks.  Try contacting ISP, also known as pc freestyle.  They have a phenomenal coaching program and could probably get you set up and started right.  
Oct 25 2007 1:41AM
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jacobski
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Word, props to kids tryin to step their game up.

Oct 25 2007 3:38AM
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Flarestrike
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Who cares if it is under the main lift...the only large jumps at perisher are under the main lift and i started on them (30 - 50 footers)...i stacked it once or twice and if someone on the lift laughed at me then screw them...they probably wouldn't have the balls to go over the jumps themselves.
Oct 25 2007 4:00AM
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titsLOL
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werd just dont try anything you aren't ready for. hit up the mini parks to see what rails and jumps are like until you're comfortable enough to try tricks. pros still fall it's not the end of the world.
Oct 25 2007 4:09AM
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snowboardersrule
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check out park city's beginner park. i think it is pick'n'shovel. its even got  its own lift. if you really want instruction i'm sure their ski school has got it. and they have taht club too taht someone else mentioned. 
Oct 25 2007 1:06PM
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mckeeman
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Rob Greener runs a freeride program at Snowbird...you should check that out.
Oct 25 2007 2:15PM
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tride
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These days, most freestyle ski clubs offer terrain park as part of their programs, and generally would be able to offer better coaching than ski schools.  Contact any of the freestyle clubs and ask them.
Oct 25 2007 2:25PM
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kristie
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The Canyons--the parks are out of the way and always empty, plus most of the people there would be super impressed if you did a 360.  
Oct 25 2007 2:31PM
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cracko
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i agree. canyons has a decent park and is a good place to learn with less people.
Oct 25 2007 2:39PM
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Reed.
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the best way to find out if a particular resort has a ski school dedicated to teaching park (i know keystone does) is to call the ski school up.  if they dont have a specific park program... they will more than likely have an instructor who is pretty good at park riding and can teach you some stuff.  Just give them a call, theyll be more than freindly most likely.

on another note, a few places in the midwest actually hold mini day camps to teach this sort of stuff.  check out marquette mtn if youre ever in the midwest.
Oct 25 2007 2:45PM
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BRMN
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im pretty sure pc has park instruction

Oct 25 2007 2:59PM
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BskiP
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canyons has park lessons. and nobody there is that good. most days when i ride there from what ive seen i feel like im usually one of the best ones in the park. if not the best. nobody is in the park there. you can come ride with us anytime just pm me
Oct 25 2007 3:11PM
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doitbig
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PSIA offers a Park and Pipe ceritfication for ski instrutors since last year.  I do it at a reosrt in the midwest and know most places in Utah should have atleast one instructor who is certified.  Just ask at the ski school desk.
Oct 25 2007 5:01PM
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YourExcellency
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Wow guys! Thanks a whole lot forALL the responses! They were so helpful! You guys rock!  
Oct 25 2007 5:28PM
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YourExcellency
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Jackpot! After searching some of your guys' suggestions I found this, a complete SLC park instruction list:

http://www.olyparks.com/uop/winter_freestyle.asp
Oct 25 2007 6:01PM
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R.Fahey
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Dude...   www.AxisFreeride.com  They ride at Park City, and it's kinda sick.   That would be your best bet. 
Oct 25 2007 6:05PM
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MFinSLC
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Yea Canyons is surprisingly decent of a park and nones there.  I only rode it one day but i had a lot of fun.  Also nothing is that big.
Oct 25 2007 6:54PM
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jergriff
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word... ive heard rumors that the canyons is really going to be steppin up their game in the park this year probably going to be as good as PC!? never know...
Oct 25 2007 7:10PM
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Microcosm
Posts: 4765 - Karma: 153
When I was there in the spring the park wasn't crowded at all, it wasn't too bad looking either. I'm not hitting big things though so I didn't go through but there were a few decent people.


If there isn't a particular park program just ask for a lesson with someone who skis park, there's bound to be one and it will likely be a lot of fun.
Oct 25 2007 7:12PM
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BskiP
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Canyons park last year was a HUGE improvement over the year before.  word is they are tryin to step it up even more this year.
Oct 26 2007 1:33PM
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djty111
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some of the mountains around have instruction I worked at  pc and they have park instruction. But honestly If you go to park city for a all day park lesson they will charge you like 600 for a private so just go to a camp in hood or whistler in the summer. The instructors will be 100 times better and it is better value. After going to camp back in the day my skiing defnitily improved due to the coaches ect.
Oct 26 2007 1:49PM
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Microcosm
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whaaaaat? $600 for a private lesson? seriously? that's ridiculous.
Oct 26 2007 11:15PM
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djty111
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ya i know
http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/school/private_lessons/index.html#fulldayprivate
Oct 26 2007 11:43PM
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dave44
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Whistler's the same dude.
Oct 26 2007 11:50PM
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Microcosm
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I had no idea they ran that much. is there anything in particular about them or what? that's a whooole lotta money when you think about it.
Oct 27 2007 12:43AM
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YourExcellency
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I bet the ski instructor sees little of that $600 too. It's like the LA Fitness I go to. They charge $85 an hour for personal training and the trainer gets $10 of it (which is why they have such shitty trainers).

Oct 27 2007 1:23AM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
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I can see you love the french.
Oct 27 2007 1:36AM
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willywally
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park city has a park team and there is a leader and he probably teaches them some stuff
Oct 27 2007 2:27PM
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beardstatus
Posts: 800 - Karma: 19
same
if there are people watching you better do something good
Oct 27 2007 3:29PM
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doitbig
Posts: 4818 - Karma: 315
I make 14$/hour for private park and pipe.  From a lesson that costs around 130$.  That's why you tip if you have a good time!
Oct 28 2007 2:36PM
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Microcosm
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^^quoting thing is messed up.

I felt really shitty after getting a great lesson and not tipping because I realized I had no money on me.
Oct 31 2007 11:46PM
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crowee.
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dude screw SLC.  go to park city. i guess to could go to the canyons for like a first day, but PC is the best. they have a wide variety of parks and i bet most instructors you could get at one of their norman schools could probly do park. go to PCMR
Nov 1 2007 9:54PM
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