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Best ski academies for freeskiers?

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FreeskiersMom
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In your opinion, what are the best ski academies for freeski athletes who also want a good education?
Feb 18 2020 9:32AM
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b0ss
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Stompittutorials academy
Feb 18 2020 10:11AM
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ASSholebomber22
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Biffbarfs ski-ashredemy is highly recommended. Lessons cover skiing, life, academia and include (but are not limited to)

1.) Cliffs and spliffs 121
2.) It's not your girlfriend, it's your turn 101
3.) Lol why'd you turn, pussy? 340
4.) Who gives a fuck about edge angles? 200
5.) Hooking up your local shop with bud and brew (ethics) 261
6.) Shop mounted my skis wrong (conflict resolution) 267
7.) Parking lot partying etiquette (lab) 300
8.) How to not die in the BC (but no promises) 380

As you can see the ashredemy has a varied but thorough course list that is the most comprehensive way to start your skibum career. Classes are currently full, but a non refundable application fee of $420.69 will secure your place in line for consideration during the 2020/21 season.
Feb 18 2020 10:17AM
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FreeskiersMom
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BiffBarf--thanks for the giggle. I appreciate your humor
Feb 18 2020 10:27AM
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GrandThings
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Is Windells Acadamy still a thing?

Of all the East Coast schools, CVA kids shred the hardest in my opinion (Carabassett Valley Academy).
Feb 18 2020 10:33AM
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OCoffey
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GrandThingsIs Windells Acadamy still a thing?

now called wy’east academy
Feb 18 2020 10:53AM
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FreeskiersMom
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Wy'east is a great ski program, but the education is basically homeschooling online.
Feb 18 2020 11:16AM
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typicaldenverkid
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BiffbarfBiffbarfs ski-ashredemy is highly recommended. Lessons cover skiing, life, academia and include (but are not limited to)

1.) Cliffs and spliffs 121
2.) It's not your girlfriend, it's your turn 101
3.) Lol why'd you turn, pussy? 340
4.) Who gives a fuck about edge angles? 200
5.) Hooking up your local shop with bud and brew (ethics) 261
6.) Shop mounted my skis wrong (conflict resolution) 267
7.) Parking lot partying etiquette (lab) 300
8.) How to not die in the BC (but no promises) 380

As you can see the ashredemy has a varied but thorough course list that is the most comprehensive way to start your skibum career. Classes are currently full, but a non refundable application fee of $420.69 will secure your place in line for consideration during the 2020/21 season.


where can I send you my money?
Feb 18 2020 11:36AM
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CalCarson
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Wasatch Acadamy is a new ski academy in Utah that Dakota Cannole and I will be coaching for. The school has top academics and really great opportunities(art, music, computers, travel, competition, video, ext.)
Feb 18 2020 11:47AM
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GayWolf420
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CalCarsonWasatch Acadamy is a new ski academy in Utah that Dakota Cannole and I will be coaching for. The school has top academics and really great opportunities(art, music, computers, travel, competition, video, ext.)

Right on, gonna keep an eye out of this. Lots of kid dont really wanna do the winter school route up here cuz it kinda sucks.
Feb 18 2020 11:49AM
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FreeskiersMom
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CalCarsonWasatch Acadamy is a new ski academy in Utah that Dakota Cannole and I will be coaching for. The school has top academics and really great opportunities(art, music, computers, travel, competition, video, ext.)


Thank you. Will check it out.
Feb 18 2020 12:11PM
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CalCarson
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Contact Chis Nester (435) 469 2391 for more info on Wasatch Acadamy
Feb 18 2020 12:18PM
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hi_vis360
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the place all the ruka boys go to
Feb 19 2020 9:24AM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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CalCarsonWasatch Acadamy is a new ski academy in Utah that Dakota Cannole and I will be coaching for. The school has top academics and really great opportunities(art, music, computers, travel, competition, video, ext.)


Wasatch sounds wack as fuck lol, my freshman year roommate went to high school there. Man's is truly wild, might need to attach videos of him absolutely on one.

Moved out second semester.
Feb 19 2020 6:45PM
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theabortionator
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Is mount snow academy still a thing?
Feb 19 2020 7:06PM
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chris.goodhue
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that sentence screams oxymoron


all jokes aside, maybe Burke or Stratton Mountain Academy or whatever it's called. I know Holderness in Plymouth NH used to have a freeride program too, not sure if thats still a thing.
Feb 19 2020 7:09PM
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nosebutterpizza
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OCoffeynow called wy’east academy

How do you pronounce "wy'east"?
Feb 20 2020 12:27AM
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GrandThings
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Also just adding in Waterville Valley Academy. Thats where all the STEPT dudes met and I believe LJ might have gone there as well?
Feb 20 2020 8:43AM
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Mingg
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nosebutterpizzaHow do you pronounce "wy'east"?


why-east

This really all depends on your definition of quality education. Do you mean quality as in, you have good instruction and thus good grades in typical high school classes? Or do you want high quality courses that are challenging and will get you into an ivy league? Obviously these are extremes and most programs fall in between.

I know Windells/Wy'east is basically online school but you have a teacher thats more or less a tutor that will teach/help with the material. Other places have teachers that run their own classes, lectures, material, etc. The structures of each school matters because they could have "the best" whatever but if you don't learn that way then you're not going to get much out of that program.

Other things that can make one "better" than another:
-location to home, family, etc.
-the people there - it could be a shit program but if you connect with people that allow you to excel, thats great. It could be an amazing program but you don't fit in and subsequently fail
-coaching - many different methods of coaching out there. If you don't mesh well, you may not progress your skiing how you want
-cost - obviously doesn't matter to some but to most it does.

You aren't going there just for education or you'd go to some prestigious prep school. Think about what you really want out of the program and then see what each has to offer. They will all tell you that they are the best - fuck that. Go with whatever matches your wants and needs.
Feb 20 2020 9:59AM
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Nickc88
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My friend does winter sports school and loves it, however hes not really there for the education, as with all those schools.
Feb 20 2020 10:18PM
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weastcoat
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wish I had mommy and daddy money so I could go to a ski academy :(
Feb 20 2020 10:46PM
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Scott.Malkinson
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I would never want to go to a ski academy or let my kid go to one. Age 12-18 is an important time for growing your brain and for 99.999% of people, your brain is going to make you more money than your skiing ability does. Id rather keep skiing as something i do for fun or on vacation than something i have to wake up early every morning for as if it was a daily chore.
Feb 20 2020 11:00PM
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FreeskiersMom
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Scott.MalkinsonI would never want to go to a ski academy or let my kid go to one. Age 12-18 is an important time for growing your brain and for 99.999% of people, your brain is going to make you more money than your skiing ability does. Id rather keep skiing as something i do for fun or on vacation than something i have to wake up early every morning for as if it was a daily chore.


Understood. But I’ve got a smart kid with some decent talent who is begging to go. He won’t be an Olympic skier, but Rev and FIS are definitely within his reach. I’m really struggling with this. I don’t want to be an obstacle to his dreams, but I’m not comfortable with academy either.
Feb 21 2020 5:27AM
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a_burger
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I don’t know how it works at other places but I know quite a few kids from CVA go on a part time basis during only the winter semester, and go to public school instead in the fall. Probably helps with the education and social aspects
Feb 21 2020 10:05AM
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rojo.grande
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Your god damn backyard
Feb 21 2020 10:13AM
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FreeskiersMom
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No snow in the backyard, Judgie McJudgeFace
evan.schuYour god damn backyard
Feb 21 2020 11:31AM
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rojo.grande
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FreeskiersMomNo snow in the backyard, Judgie McJudgeFace

I faced this problem a ton last year being from the southern end of the East coast and lemme tell ya, invest in a summer setup. Works wonders
Feb 24 2020 9:08AM
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