You know the pressure of the jump? followed by the sensation of flying and then the relief once you've landed? Ecstasy!
If you want to get laid under the watchful eye of Olympic athlete Johann Baisamy, Avoriaz is the place to be with your BURTON friends. They'll lend you the perfect board to discover shredding on the famous STASH, the world reference in the discipline! As usual, we'll take care of everything: supervision, accommodation, meals...
We're just letting you manage the atmosphere. Do you think it's playable?
Meet at the hotel. If you plan to arrive after 10:00 pm, please send a short message on the group's WhatsApp so that the hosts can welcome you or give you the necessary instructions.
You'll have plenty of time to get to know the rest of the gang over a beer (or 2, or 3 ... watch out for the alarm clock!).
Saturday - Morning
Warm-up
Butter
Freestyle
In the morning, we gear up to tackle a few Tricks!
Meet us at the BURTON Store at 9am where you'll be joined by Johann, your Captain for the weekend.
The Burton team will adjust your board according to your level, your riding style and, above all, your preferences. Take advantage of their advice to optimize your stance and maybe try out some new angles?
It's also an opportunity to stock up on gear if you've decided to come with mittens in your pockets, and the team will be happy to advise you over a coffee before getting down to business!
The morning is all about warm-up, but also the first technical adjustments. And for that, there's nothing better than butter! Taill press, nose press, tripod ... not only is it fun, but you'll also learn to better control your board.
Saturday - Afternoon
Snowpark
Freestyle
Rotations
Afternoon flight to the park!
Take a lunch break on Avo and head for the park to start kicking some serious ass!
Depending on your level and your goals, you'll be able to take your first Big Air, work on your first rotations or send big Frontside Cork 540s!
Johann will be there to guide you and help you land the trick of your dreams. It's a whole afternoon of coaching on the park, at your own pace, until the slopes close.
With encouragement from the team and advice from a former Olympic athlete, you can expect to progress at breakneck speed!
Return to the hotel around 6pm to enjoy the ambience of the hotel bar. Rendezvous at 8.30pm at the hotel for dinner!
Sunday - Morning
Shred
Stash Park
modules
Shred time in da woods!
Head for the Lindarets forest to ride the Stash! What's up? Don't you know it?
The Stash is the Mecca of shredding, voted best spot in the world by CNN, an ecological snowpark with no less than 40 wooden modules hidden in the forest!
Whoops / Box / Rail / Wall... Johann will teach you how to evolve in this unique spot in France, and you'll be surprised!
It's a chance for you to delve into Burton's DNA, as this concept comes straight from the mind of Jake Burton, founder of the iconic snowboard brand.
Once you've sanded down all the modules on Main Street, the introductory run, we'll head for the Proclou forest for a picnic together in a unique spot among the fir trees.
Sunday - Afternoon
Shred again
Park Stash
Forest
Go with the Flow!
Now that you've got the hang of the wooden modules, it's time to explore the Stash!
It's an afternoon where you'll alternate between freestyle and freeride, discovering hidden spots in the fir trees. We're counting on the group's effervescence to get you past the most committed tables in the Lindarets.
At the end of the day, we go back to the Burton Store to return the equipment and head for the hotel to collect your belongings.
You can debrief your weekend with your new riding team over a beer (and a bottle of mercurochrome in case of war wounds).
At Captain Wild, snowboarders are in the majority, so we're bound to have some fun on the camps! We've all ridden with a Burton on our feet, and it's only fitting that we introduce you to this iconic brand, in recognition of all it has done for our favorite sport. With Franck, Léo and Alice from Burton, just 5 minutes from the Captain Wild lair, we don't have to exert ourselves to create such great camps that you'll sometimes bump into Axel, who manages to slip in for a few dates whenever he gets the chance.
THE BURTON WORD
Everything we do at Burton began in the mountains. By making the most of every outing, chasing snow around the world, we've gone on to innovate and revolutionize the way people enjoy the great outdoors from day one. In 1977, Jake founded Burton Snowboards in his Vermont barn and decided to dedicate his life to snowboarding. He was our founder, the soul of snowboarding, the man who gave us the gift of the sport we love so much. With a 40-year commitment to innovation and performance, Burton knows that it's the adventure that counts. The product, the community and the culture that surround it bear witness to this. The rest? You be the judge and let yourself be seduced.
