Terrain, ability and group
The camp combines Pro Ride’s freeride/off-piste snowboard training with backcountry travel: deep powder, trees, chutes and other terrain encountered in the backcountry, plus a cat boarding day and a split boarding day.
As long as you can make turns down intermediate terrain then you are ready for Pro Ride. The majority of Pro Ride’s programs are designed for the intermediate to advanced rider.
With endless acres of steeps, trees, powder and snowboard parks, Whistler is consistently ranked one of the best destination snowboarding resorts in the world, with over 10 metres of snowfall annually.
- Sport
- Snowboard
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Adults only
- Yes
- Max group size
- 5 guests
- Guiding
- Backcountry split boarding day with a qualified guide; a full day of cat boarding with Powder Mountain.
- Coaching
- Five training sessions with Pro Ride coaches at a 5:1 camper to coach ratio, plus a video analysis session and off-hill review. Week one is four days of technical rider development followed by a 2 day AST Level 1 course.
Package
Included
- Accommodation — 2 Weeks Pro Ride Accommodation.
- Seasons Pass — Full Whistler Blackcomb Seasons Pass.
- Snowboard Training — 5 training sessions with Pro Ride.
- AST Level 1 Certification — 2 day AST certification course.
- Cat Boarding — 1 full day of cat boarding with Powder Mountain.
- Split Board Day — Backcountry split boarding day with a qualified guide.
- Lift Line Priority — Less waiting more riding! Our campers get priority.
- Airport Transfer — YVR to Whistler included.
- Video Analysis — Video analysis session & off-hill review.
- Arrival Package — Including a Pro Ride limited edition hoody & t-shirt.
- Wax and Tuning Clinic — Learn how to maintain your snowboard.
- Weekly Apres — Weekly wind-down session at the Cinnamon Bear Pub.
- In Resort Rep. / Local Hookups — Assistance with equipment selection and store discounts from the owner of Pro Ride.
Not Included
- Meals — meals are your own responsibility; all accommodations have full cooking facilities.
- Return airport transfer — not included in your camp, but can be added at any time before or after you arrive.
- 5% GST — all prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars and are subject to 5% GST.
- Travel and medical insurance — compulsory for all participants and arranged by you.
- Flights to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Program add-ons, each priced separately: Heli Boarding.
- Additional cat boarding days beyond the one included.
Accommodation, travel and itinerary
Accommodation
All 1 & 2 week camp accommodations are fully self-contained 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos located in the heart of Whistler Village, within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, bars and the Whistler and Blackcomb Village gondolas. Each unit has views of both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, a full kitchen, dining and living area, a gas fireplace, a shared hot tub, laundry inside the unit, free high speed internet, flat screen TV with cable, and limited secure underground parking on a first come basis.
Rooms are twin share and equipped with fresh bedding, towels, washer & dryer, complimentary Wifi, TV, stereo, DVD player, cable and fully equipped kitchens so you can prepare meals at home. Campers are matched up by similar sex and age; a private room can be arranged on request.
Getting There
Book flights into Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Pro Ride arranges door-to-door transport from YVR to Whistler and it is included in the program.
Try to arrive between 10am and 4pm on the Saturday and depart after 12 noon on the last day of your program. The last transfer from YVR to Whistler is 6pm, so allow time to collect bags and clear customs.
Return transfers are not included in your camp but can be added at any time before or after you arrive.
Pickups from select locations in downtown Vancouver can be arranged on request.
You can arrive in Whistler earlier or later, but Pro Ride accommodation starts on your camp start date, which is always a Saturday. Arriving a day late still means no missed training, as all sessions start on the Monday after arrival.
Itinerary
Week 1 — Backcountry 101: four days of technical rider development with Pro Ride’s top coaches, working on the skills necessary for a fun and safe experience in the backcountry. Through coach feedback and video analysis sessions you will work on technique for safely riding deep powder, trees, chutes, and other terrain encountered in the backcountry.
Week 1 — Level 1 AST: a 2 day Avalanche Skills Training course mixing theory and practical skills. You will learn about formation of avalanches, factors affecting snow-pack, route finding, safety equipment usage and snow-pack observation and assessment.
Week 2 — Applying your new skills: a day or two free to ride, relax or plan your own adventures, followed by a day of split boarding with a qualified guide and a day of cat boarding in the Whistler backcountry. There is the option to continue on the next day, add a day of heli boarding, or earn your turns hiking around Whistler. The last day is the Pro Ride crew’s Friday fun day — a short hike, a new area, or building a backcountry booter.
Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13 – Feb 27, 2027The only date published for this camp. 2 weeks accommodation, full Whistler Blackcomb season pass, 5 training sessions, a 2 day AST Level 1 course, a cat boarding day and a split boarding day. Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 2026/27 | 15 days | 5,445 CADFrom $5445 CAD per person, twin-share Pro Ride accommodation; $4245 CAD on Epic pass pricing. Subject to 5% GST. | Private Inquiry | Email for details — the page prints the date alongside "Email for Details" |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 1, 2026.
Good To Know
Minimum age is 18. Pro Ride’s winter camps are for adults; younger campers are accepted on rare occasions but must be accompanied by an adult. The average age of campers ranges from early-to-mid 20s through to mid 30s.
Helmets are compulsory on all Pro Ride programs.
Medical insurance is compulsory for all participants and should cover snowboarding in Canada for the entire duration of the program. Additional cover for cancellation, theft and trip interruption is advisable.
All participants must sign the Pro Ride waiver as a condition of registration.
Meals are your own responsibility; all accommodations have full cooking facilities and there is a large supermarket close by. Bring spending money for food, entertainment and any new equipment.
All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars and are subject to 5% GST.
Deposits are non-refundable: $600 CAD for camps and 4 week courses. Cancellations in writing up to 60 days before the camp start date are refunded minus the deposit; no refunds within 60 days.
Final payments are due 60 days prior to the program start date. Booking within 60 days of the start date requires full payment.
Only 1 discount or offer can be used on a program at the same time.
A passport is required for all travellers other than Canadians. Visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to Canada are expected to hold an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), except U.S. citizens.