10th Anniversary
Burton Academy
The one and only.
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, The Burton Academy at Northstar is the only official Burton snowboarding school, offering world-class, hands-on instruction whether you're already an experienced rider or it's your very first time on a board.
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.
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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 women who ride, our fantastic female snowboard coaches are here to help take the edge off when it comes to hitting the slopes. The Burton Academy is the perfect way to conquer the mountain at your own pace in a small female-only, snowboard-only group. You will learn new techniques in a no-pressure atmosphere that makes improving fun, and may even make you fall in love with snowboarding all over again, wishing your lesson would never end.