Question 1

What riding level should I be to attend a Coaching Clinic?

Accepted Answer

In order to join in with our Coaching Clinics, we require that can already ride around the mountain comfortably, making turns and stop safely. Also, being able to ride straight on a flat base is a very helpful skill to have.

Question 2

What should I bring with me to a Coaching Clinic?

Accepted Answer

All of the normal riding equipment (Board, Boots, Helmet, Golves) and whatever clothing is appropriate to the weather. We will have water, energy drinks and protein bars available, but if you have any special requirements (insuline, epi pen etc.), please bring that with you.

Question 3

Should I come early to a Coaching Clinic?

Accepted Answer

Please be aware that the lift queues can become very busy at events like these, so ensure to allow enough time that can arrive punctually.

Question 4

Can I bring my friends?

Accepted Answer

Due to having a limited amount of space available, we can only allow those with tickets to join in with the clinics for health and safety reasons. Of course anyopne who wishes to spectate can do so freely from outside the fence.

Question 5

What will we be doing at the Coaching Clinic?

Accepted Answer

Our Coaching Days always consist of a group warmup, followed by jibbing and jumping training. In this time, we'll be learning and developing skills riding over boxes, tubes and kickers.

Question 6

Will I need any money at the Coaching Clinic?

Accepted Answer

No. We aren't selling anything. The only reason you might need to bring money is for one of the mountain restaurants at lunch, which is outside of the Coaching Clinic.

Question 7

How good do I have to be for the Rail Jam

Accepted Answer

Our Jams are designed to cater to all abilities of *freestyle rider*. This means that anyone is welcome to join in, but we recommend that are already confident enough to ride over a box or small jump. That being said, we have had many participants landing their first ever jumps at our events.

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