
You
will:
- Learn new tricks.
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Practice big jumps, other smaller and bigger jumps, etc.
(We try to set up more than 20 smaller and bigger jumps and a lot of
rails.)
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Join courses taught by professional coaches.
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Enjoy the fantastic nature of Norway.
Snowboard Summer Camp
2011?
The popular annual Snowboard Camp
will be held, for the 23st time, in June'11?? at the
Stryn Summer Ski
Center. Snowboarders of
various age and skill level from all over Europe gather
in the midst of the magnificient
Norwegian fjords for a few days to practice snowboarding under the professional
supervision of some of the top riders of Norway. Our slogan, “No one too experienced, no one too
inexperienced” reflects the unique spirit our snowboard camp, that it is
carefully tailored to suit the need of snowboarders from a wide spectrum of
background and skill levels. Our participants range from beginners
who are just starting out to discover the fun of the exhilirating sport,
to recreational snowboarders who aim
to improve their skill level, to high-ranked national team members
who want to push themselves to the limit. The youngest
participant is around ten years of age and
the oldest in his fifties - as you can see, the Snowboard camp is fun for all
and we continue to see returning participants coming back for more each year.
Snowboard Park:
Lots of jumps, fun boxes, some rails and
big jumps.
Availability contingent on snow
conditions.
For more
information, please visit
www.strynefjellet.com
Our Instructors:
Our instructor team comprises some of
the top ranked Norwegian snowboarders and some of them have been with us
for years, as a result, they have accumulated a lot of valuable and
practical experience in coaching. Our national elite team members and foreign
professionals are very eager to share their wealth of knowledge with camp
members and will include a variety of drills in their courses such as jumping,
fun box and half-pipe, if there is sufficient snow.
Snow Conditions:
Stryn Summerskiresort is renowned for
its fabulous snow conditions - the best snowboard conditions one can ever dream
of.
Weather:
The
mid-summer nights in Norway are bright, warm and cheery and our campers can take
advantage of the pleasant weather condition by participating in various
activities in the evening such as beach volley ball, skateboarding, etc. while
making new friends from all over the world. You can participate in these
organized group activities with your fellow campers if you have energy to spare
after a full day on the slope, or you can choose simply to relax and unwind at
the on-site pub or around the grill with a drink. In addition, there is a nice
big skate park available for those who are interested in some skateboarding
fun.
Camp Fee:
Each Camp………………………NOK
3.300.- per person
(Mon. through Fri., arrival Sunday evening).
The camp fee includes:
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The camp fee does NOT include:
Accommodation/Camp Site:
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Folven Camping is the camping ground closest to the Stryn
Skisenter (where the ski lifts are located).
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You can either rent a bed in one of the modern camping
huts or bring your own tent.
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If you would like to stay in a Hotel, we recommend Hjelle
Hotel. For more information, please visit their website at
www.hjelle.com
Rate:
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Camping Huts (each sleeping 4-8 persons depending on the
hut size):
NOK. 270.- per night per
bed. 5 nights sunnday to friday Nok. 1.350.-
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Bed at the Motel at Hjelle, 2 bed rooms with bathroom.
Nok 390.- a night inclusive breakfast. Standard price is Nok 590.- a night.
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If you bring your own tent, see priceinformations
at www.strynefjelet.com
.
Meals:
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Breakfast & Lunch: You prepare your own breakfast and
lunch. Food can be purchased from the food store conveniently located
across the street of Folven Camping.
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Dinner: Fixed price dinner menu is available daily at the
camp restaurant for NOK 95.- to NOK 150.-.
A la carte is served until 9 p.m.
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There are a few restaurants minutes away by car down the
street for the adventurous campers who wish to explore other culinary
options during their stay.
In Conclusion…
The
Summer Snowboard camp is for riders of ALL
ages and levels - Our participants range from beginners to the most experienced
and our number one goal is for you to learn snowboarding and have fun at the
same time.
Instructions are provided at all
skill levels: Campers are divided into smaller groups and have two training
sessions per day. Moreover, we are especially experienced in fun box, freestyle
and jumping.
In addition,
given the snow conditions in mid summer, our course in board preparation is also
quite popular.
So come and
join us this summer, there is a lot to look forward to and you will not be
disappointed
About Hecox AS - Snowboard Norge (Snowboard Norway)
Hecox AS -
Snowboard Norge is the most experienced snowboard camp organizer in Norway.
Summer
2009
marks the 21th consecutive year that we hoist our colours on the glacier near
Stryn.
Our
philosophy: No one is too old or too young to participate in our camps, however,
we do recommend adult accompaniment for participants under 14 years of age. We
are glad to see that over the past few years, the average age of our campers is
on the rise with more and more participants in their twenties and thirties. It
shows that people of all ages are discovering snowboarding, a fun and
exhilarating sport that makes one feel young and alive regardless of age.
Please note
that the event organizer accepts and assumes no responsibility for personal
injuries incurred during your participation in the summer camp or the
damage/loss of your equipment. Therefore, participation is at your own risk and
you are advised to have the necessary insurance coverage.