Summer Session 2021
Summer session 2021
Summer session 2021 managed to go ahead in early August. Travel restrictions meant a fair few people were unable to attend due to impossible quarantine times etc
The early summer period had seen a few closed days due to adverse weather conditions. However, the week we had was fine. Both the park and slopes were in great conditions for the duration of the session. Warm summer temperatures had conditions just perfect in the snow park by about 10am each morning.
You can Check out the daily conditions on the glacier here : WEATHER
The progression from everyone involved was immense. 50/50 tricks turned into frontside board slides and switch ups. 180's got turned up to 360's. The mountain would close between 1pm and 2pm each day when we would head for some late lunch and light refreshment at mid station.
By late afternoon everyone was ready for a snooze and recharge before a tasty pizza in Cervinia in the Evening. Cervinia has some of the finest Pizza restaurants around so there was plenty of choice establishments to get a fine slice from.
If you are interested in joining us for our summer session in 2022 then please don't hesitate to touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
Check out our summer session page here : CERVINIA
Summer Snowboarding in the Alps
Summer snowboarding in the Alps.
Snowboarding is not just a winter sport or pastime. Riding takes place all year round all over the globe. Whether this is in South America or snow domes in Europe,China or Dubai. Some one will always be riding somewhere.
The European Alps is home to the most ridable all year round snowboarding resorts on the planet. During the summer months there are numerous riding locations. Here are handful of the best spots:
- Cervinia, Italy ( our summer home ) - CERVINIA
- Saas Fee, Switzerland.
- Hintertux, Austria.
- Les 2 Alpes, France
- Zermatt, Switzerland
- Tignes, France.
These resorts will usually have a snow park set up running from mid to late June over the summer months and into the Autumn. Its worth checking with the lift company to see operating times. Lifts will usually open a little earlier in the morning and close after lunch time.
The overall amount of terrain on the glaciers is not as extensive as your regular winter resort. If the winter has been a big snow fall year then usually the glaciers are nicely topped up for the summer season and into the autumn.
Summer snowboarding in the Alps is awesome for your overall riding skills. Plenty of laps both on the piste and in the snow park lets the riding improve naturally. Vivid Snowboarding has its annual summer session running in Cervinia between the 9th- 13th August. You can check out the camp details here on our site SUMMER.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch for anymore details on our summer session or any of the locations mentioned above.
Splitboarding in Verbier
Splitboarding in Verbier
Splitboarding in Verbier is the perfect way to avoid the crowds. It could also be one of the safest ways to enjoy the mountains during Covid times. No more lift lines or busy slopes. Splitboarding offers a true backcountry adventure. Backcountry Splitboarding has become an extremely popular genre of snowboarding. It essentially allows the participant to access everything the backcountry has to offer. Splitboarding in verbier is truly magnificent with endless touring routes into hidden valleys and some of the very best ridable terrain in the world.
Below is an example list of the basic equipment you will require to get you started on your splitboarding journey:
- The Burton Family Tree Straight chuter camber split board.
- A pair of Burton Hitchhiker splitboard bindings.
- A pair of Burton x G3 High-traction Splitboard skins.
- Burton x Black Diamond Compactor poles.
- Burton Splitboard crampon.
- The Burton AK sidecountry 20L backpack.
Check out all that Burton Snowboards have to offer here BURTON SHOP
Once your kitted out its time to get out into the mountains. Here in Verbier and the 4 valleys there are endless splitboarding options. We are on hand to guide you into different areas looking for the best snow and terrain. Check out all our freeride and splitboarding options here VIVID
All the Vivid Snowboarding backcountry coaches have been riding these mountains for years. We will take you to the best locations on the mountain.
Vivid Snowboarding Summer Session
Vivid Snowboarding Summer Session
Vivid Snowboarding will be hosting its annual summer session in Cervinia, Italy in August 2021. The resort of Cervinia is high up in the Aosta valley in the Italian Alps allowing for summer riding to take place on the Zermatt / Cervinia glacier. Plenty of terrain for all styles of riding and the snow park is the best in Europe at this time of year.
We usually get onto the lifts for the mountain around 8am and ride through until around 2pm when the mountain closes. Conditions usually soften as the day progresses. Park laps become super progressive for ones riding. The short lift and rapid lap means maximum time riding your board in the park.
Once off the mountain you can enjoy some down time in the afternoon or there are plenty of summer activities and sports to get involved with. Check out a few of the summer activities here:
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Golf
- Tennis
- swimming
- Trail running
- Chilling
You can check out more on what's on offer via the tourist office CERVINIA
The hotel we stay in is the Petit Palais. The hotel is two minutes from the main lift and a short walk into town for bars and restaurants. Every night we venture into town for a bite to eat before heading to bed and getting rested for more riding.
Check out our summer camp page here for more details SUMMER
Book your place today, we look forward to hearing from you.
Spot Check: Mont Fort
Spot Check: Mont Fort
The Mont Fort is 3328 Metres above sea level. It is the highest peak in the 4 valley's area. The steep mountain peak has awesome routes down it from all sides.ABC real estate
The famous backside off Mont Fort can be accessed via a few different entry points and there are endless freeride and splitboarding options once off the back. Always worth taking a guide into these remote zones to get the most out of your riding adventure.
Check out our team of freeride coaches here VIVID
The main controlled route on the Mont Fort consists of a steep bumps field with numerous different routes around it. The chute under the lift line is steep and challenging but also an awesome run. Caution should be taken at all times when going under the ropes as the Mont Fort area is a glacier and crevasses are a problem.
The South side of Mont Fort is also worth checking out. This is accessed via riding over the top of the mountain and then popping over the ridge line. The slope will bring you down towards the Bec Des Rosses. Again always worth taking a guide into these areas so that conditions are assessed before riding.
Check out the White Risk app here for up to date conditions on the mountain VIVID
Here at Vivid Snowboarding we offer the very best off-piste snowboarding coaching and guiding in Verbier. We also offer a selection of Freeride weeks and Weekends.
Snowboard Instructor Training Courses.
Snowboard Instructor training courses.
Vivid Snowboarding is the leading provider in snowboard instructor training courses. We offer the very best snowboard courses on the market. Take a look at our course locations:
- Verbier, Switzerland.
- Saas Fee, Switzerland.
- Myoko, Japan.
Check out all the locations here VIVID
For a true alpine winter snowboard experience you should join our 10 week course in Verbier, Switzerland. We have course options with food and accommodation. We also offer the course with training and exams only. Verbier is one of the very best resorts in the world and where Vivid Snowboarding was born and locates itself during the winter. Verbier is famous for its world class off-piste terrain, endless pistes and awesome snowpark. The resort is snow sure from November through to May. Verbier also has some of the best apres riding bars in the Alps which are fun for everyone.
Check out snow conditions in Verbier here VIVID
Saas Fee, Switzerland is where we deliver our Autumn and Summer instructor training courses. Our courses run for 9 weeks and all accommodation and food is provided in the Park Hotel. Saas Fee is an awesome car free resort high up the Valais mountains.
Myoko, Japan is where we deliver our Asian course. Myoko in the Niigata region of Japan starts mid winter. A mixture of Japanese powder and amazing snowparks makes Myoko the premier resort to go through your BASI Level one and two qualifications.
All these locations have been hand picked for the quality of the terrain and slopes. If you would like more information on any of our courses please get in contact with us here at Vivid Snowboarding
We look forward to hearing from you
SUMMER IN SWITZERLAND
Summer in Switzerland.
Situated in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is not only a winter sports destination. Summer in Switzerland is awesome. Try and imagine sunny, warm days with lush green mountains and snow capped peaks and you're there.
Switzerland has an abundance of mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. All of which are there to be explored and enjoyed during the summer months. If you are still looking for your snowboarding fix then you can come ride with our summer camp program in Saas Fee or Zermatt / Cervinia. These resorts are home to high alpine glaciers which offer riding all year round. As much as these riding areas are a little smaller they still offer a decent amount of terrain and are home to awesome snowparks. Check out our summer riding program here SUMMER RIDING
Most towns and villages have outdoor swimming pools for everyone to enjoy. Lakes are suitable for swimming but be careful of cold water in the early part of the summer.
Switzerland has an awesome skateboarding scene and parks are to found all over the country. Alaia Bay is opening in Spring 2021. This new out door wave poll will be bringing surfing to the heart of the Swiss Alps. The wave garden can be found on the motorway outside Sion in the Valais region. This is only a 30minute drive from Verbier. Waves will vary in size and there will be something for all levels of surfer.
You can check out more details on the waves in the Valais here SURF
Check out Myoko
Check out Myoko
Myoko is in the north west of the main island of Japan. It is in the Niigata region. The geographical positioning of the resort means that it receives an abundance of snow fall each winter. Storm fronts roll out of Siberia and across the South China Sea. All the time picking up moisture which in turn results in large snowfalls over the Japanese Alps. Myoko on average receives between 12m - 15metres of snow per winter.
The resort of Myoko is made up of a series of different stations which are situated across the mountain. They are linked together via bus and lift connections. Each station has a really unique feel with a great variety of terrain. Here are a few of the different stations:
- Ikenotaira is home to one of the largest snowparks in Japan. The mountain has beautiful forest runs. Littered through out the mountain are various parks with features for all levels. This station is super rider friendly.
- Suginohara has the biggest amount of vert out of all the stations, it also has the highest peak at 1'855m. Some awesome splitboarding terrain here.
- Akakura Onsen is one of the more popular stations. Each week you can find night riding with a floodlight snowpark.
Vivid Snowboarding is proud to present its BASI Level one and two instructor training course in Myoko. The course runs for 9 weeks during the middle of the Japanese winter. If you are looking for that true Japanese snowboarding experience and you are wanting to immerse yourself in an instructor training course in the heart of the Japanese Alps then this course is for you. Become a snowboard instructor with the very best snowboard instructor training specialist.
Check out the program here MYOKO
Four reasons why Verbier is one of the best places to snowboard in Europe
Four reasons why Verbier is one of the best places to snowboard in Europe
- Verbier is part of the 4 valleys. This is the 5th biggest snowboard area in the world. Verbier has over 412Km of marked slopes.The Mont Fort is the highest peak which sits at 3330m above sea level. Verbier has guaranteed snow from December through to April. The vastness of this giant snowboarding playground links between the resorts of Bruson, Le Chable, Verbier, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon. Check out the piste map here MAP
- The off-piste riding in Verbier is awesome. It really is some of the best off-piste snowboarding in the world. You have every style of ridable terrain from steeper and more exposed to chutes and couloirs. The mountain has such a variety. Even after riding these mountains for over 15 winters you can find new lines and zones to ride. To get the most out of your time in the Verbier why not take a guided session with us here at Vivid Snowboarding. Check out your options VIVID
- The 4 valleys has a few different terrain parks. The Verbier Snowpark is situated in La Chaux . The park is progressive and has a great selection of features for all levels of rider. Thyon also has a Snowpark with great number of kickers and rails. The park usually has a big kicker in spring.
- Vivid Snowboarding is based in Verbier. More than just a snowboard school we offer the very best snowboarding experience in Verbier. We have the very best instructors, coaches and guides and offer everything snowboarding related in resort. So If you are a day one beginner looking to learn to ride or a seasoned off-piste expert then we have what it takes to make your riding time in Verbier both truly memorable and awesome.
Off-piste snowboarding in Verbier
Off-piste snowboarding in Verbier
Verbier has some of the very best off-piste terrain in the world. The area has grown its reputation over the years. Much of the best off-piste terrain is lift accessed. This does mean that the mountain after a good snowfall can get busy.It is always worth getting ahead of the crowds and taking a guide to show you the best zones to ride in. Check out your Vivid Snowboarding guides here VIVID
It's always worth getting onto first lifts to get some fresh tracks. The world freeride tour has its finals in Verbier every spring time on the north facing Bec de Rosses. Through out the winter freeride competitions happen all over the famously steep terrain of Verbier. The area has become a hub for freeriders from all over the world.
Here is a watered down list of the some of the zones to freeride in:
- Playgrounds
- Vallon D
- Bruson Trees
- Rock Garden
- South Side
Your Vivid Snowboarding guide will take you to the best snow on any given day
The winter starts for weekends during November and then fires up at the beginning of December. The high altitude nature of the terrain allows the mountain to stay open until the end of April. If you are looking for the most snow sure months then traditionally January, February and March are the best months.
Verbier is a snow sure location. However if you looking for powder turns then keep an eye on conditions. You can keep up to date with snow conditions via snow-forecast VIVID
Here at Vivid Snowboarding we offer a range of freeride products. From 5 day camps to 2 day clinics we offer something for everyone. We offer introductory freeride sessions for the novice in the backcountry.
Our camps and clinics VIVID