The One-and-Only
Burton Academy
Northstar is home of the only Burton Snowboard Academy in the world, and a guaranteed way to take your snowboard skills to the next level whether it’s your first time on a board or your 5th season riding the superpipe.
Exceeding Expectations, Every Turn of the Way
From custom fittings with the latest, industry-leading Burton demo gear in the comfort of the Burton Academy Lounge next to a cozy fireplace, to reviewing every nuance of body control with our signature Go-Pro Movement Analysis program, Burton Academy lessons combine cutting-edge methodology and teaching techniques with added elements of luxury that allow you to experience snowboarding in an environment that is truly in a league of its own.
Burton Academy
Private Lesson
Choose your group, tell your private instructor what you’d like to work on, and perfect the art of riding over the course of a 3 or 6-hour lesson. Whether you’re looking for the utmost focus and attention of a solo lesson or want to learn with a small group of friends or family, your instructor will have you carving with confidence in no time. Discover your untapped love for snowboarding or fine tune your technique in a setting that is the least bit intimidating, is fun, and will make you savor your time on the snow wishing it never had to end.
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Platinum Guide Lesson
Hop on board, literally, and take on a challenge that is as rewarding and memorable as the experience itself with a Burton Academy Platinum Guide Lesson. Your Platinum Guide will take you from one amazing run to another while giving you top pro tips and techniques that you’ll be able to apply for years to come. And with preferred parking, included rentals featuring the latest equipment, lunch reservations at one of our incredible on-mountain lodges, and – best of all – all day line cutting, it will be a day that is impossible to beat… of course until you come back for another lesson.
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Ultimate 4 Lesson
With an unmatched 4-to-1 guest-to-coach ratio, the Ultimate 4 Lesson is a perfect way to learn more, plus ride more than ever before. Not only is it an all-day lesson that will last as long as your legs can, but one that allows you to skip the line to really maximize your time on the mountain. Get ready to improve your skills, to grab some tips and tricks from one of our professional coaches, and get from edge to edge with ease. This small group setting makes for an incredible, no-pressure learning environment, and is sure to have riders of all ages and ability levels raving for the rest of the season.
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Her Mountain Lesson
For all the babes who board, Her Mountain Burton Academy Lessons are designed for women, by women, and are taught by women – making for the ultimate girls’ day on the mountain. Learn with fellow ladies, get to know your instructor and become more comfortable on your board during the lesson of a lifetime. A Her Mountain Burton Academy Lesson will have you smiling from ear to ear while carving from one side of the mountain to another as your instructor breaks things down to the basics in a no pressure environment that is ideal for skill building, and of course, fun.