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Park & Pipe Instruction at Heavenly

We have a select group of hard-core pros that would love to introduce you to our many terrain features. Learn in a safe environment from specially trained and highly qualified staff. There are three options for those of you interested in learning in the parks and pipes of Heavenly.

Private Lessons – With one of our Freestyle specialists you can learn the basics or refine the skills that take you to the next level. Check the profiles below for pros that have the credentials to teach all aspects of the park and pipe. Call 1-800-Heavenly or click the link on the profiles to request a lesson.

South Shore Soldiers Mini Camps – Ride with the best at Heavenly. You probably have seen the ads these are top notch camps. Two day camps include lift lesson and two $15 food credits. Click the link to get more info about the mini camps. Click here for more info.

Mountain Adventure Group Lessons – Offered everyday at 10 AM and 1 PM these lessons are adjusted to meet the needs of the students. Requests to go to the park or pipe are always welcomed by the staff.



Duggan
Smith







 DISCIPLINE(S)
Snowboarding

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
10 / AASI Level III, Western Tech Team

SPECIALTIES
Park and Pipe, Off-Piste

LANGUAGE(S)
English, Spanish

MESSAGE

Forget drills and lectures if you want to play, explore the mountain, and at the time improve your skill and confidence, I am your man. I have the patience, experience, and enthusiasm to help you through your first day riding or the most challenging jump or steeps Heavenly has to offer.

 

Joshua
Spoelstra








DISCIPLINE(S)
Snowboarding / Telemark

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
8 / AASI Level III, AASI-W Demo Team, AASI-W Tech Team, AASI Adaptive Level III, Children's Specialist Level II, PSIA Telemark Level I

SPECIALTIES
Park and Pipe, Off-Piste, Telemark

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE
As the first and only fully-certified snowboard instructor and adaptive snowboard instructor in the US, I also hold the highest certification for children, am a Level III Examiner, and a Freestyle Examiner. So if you are a never-ever or an expert, 4 years old or 94, if you want to reach that next level, I have the Passion, Experience, and Knowledge to coach you along.

Josh
Laney





 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATION(S)
16 / PSIA Level 3, PSIA-W Park and Pipe accreditation, SKI magazine Top 100 Ski Instructors

SPECIALTIE(S)
Park and Pipe, Moguls

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE
I have the greatest job in the world. I get to introduce and advance people to a sport that I love in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. I specialize in freeride and kids. I love progressing people safely in the terrain park and pipe.