FAQ
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What is Elevate Freeride and Freestyle?
Elevate is a rider-focused snowboard club dedicated to freestyle and freeride progression. We offer coaching, camps, and development pathways for snowboarders who want to improve skills, confidence, and creativity on snow.
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Who are the programs for?
Our programs are designed for advanced to expert (comp level) riders, including young athletes aiming to build confidence in the park, pipe, or freeride terrain. We also offer support for coaches, evaluators, instructors, and motivated adults.
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Where do you operate?
We currently operate in Banff, Canada (Sunshine Village) during the Northern Hemisphere winter and in Victoria, Australia (Mt Hotham) during the Southern Hemisphere season. Additional camp locations may be added.
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Is Elevate a club or a coaching service?
Both. Elevate operates as a snowboard club with a long-term athlete development focus. We also provide private coaching, video feedback, and evaluator training services
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What kind of snowboard coaching do you offer?
We specialize in:
Freestyle progression (jumps, rails, spins)
Freeride development (natural terrain, control, flow)
Rider confidence and style
CASI instructor training and evaluation support
Video feedback and performance analysis
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Do I need a park background to join?
Not at all. We help riders build foundational skills safely, whether you're new to park/freestyle or looking to refine technical tricks. A love of riding and a growth mindset are all you need.