Freeride

Momentum will offer 5 full lanes again this summer: the largest SKIING-ONLY private summer skiing terrain.

Momentum has 2 private terrain parks, including 5 lanes of space on Blackcomb’s Horstman Glacier. Our camp is spread out on both sides of the Showcase T-bar, which helps ensure our space never gets crowded. The Showcase T-bar also has the lowest volume of traffic on the glacier ensuring that we get more runs per hour than any other camp – no hiking required.    We have a full time crew of diggers who board the first lift every morning to make sure all the features are ready to go when you are. Our terrain park manager, Charles Bedard  oversees all the prep work and makes sure the transitions and landings are perfect!

Here’s a rundown of some of our terrain features, remember that every year we change it up and add new stuff, so whether you’re a first time camper, or one of our many returning campers, there will always be some pleasant surprises:

Table-Tops ranging in size from 5 to 80 feet!

Progression is everything when we design our jumps. Our smallest jumps are perfect for getting comfortable in the air, learning your first 180, trying your first backflips on snow, or getting the hang of switch and unnatural spins.

The medium sized tables are designed for moves like bigger spins, 540s, Rodeos, Misties and Switch takeoffs.

The big tables have a smooth wide tranny big enough for doubles with open possibilities for even more. Last year, Chris Turpin helped create and build what has been called the best and safest jump on the Glacier, this was our 80′ step up. He was also the first and only to almost stomp a triple flatspin on this jump.

Rails, Rails and more Rails

Once again progression is everything when it comes to the rail set up at Momentum. For those just trying to learn we’ve got our beginner boxes set right on the snow. The progression continues from there with a wide variety of different length box rails, flat bars, urban style rails that come in all kinds of challenging shapes from up/down kinks to our 40′ S-Coaster box . At some point in every session we make sure our rails get dug in nice and deep so that you can try doing tricks onto the rails without all the risk.

THE GREAT WALL

“THE NUMBER 1 HIT ON THE GLACIER” – Momentum is the only camp with the Big Wall ride and a roller coaster box on top! A challenge to master but always a fun ride to learn. Check out Sammy Carlson’s latest movie “Can’t Stop” for a sampling of what can be done on or off this feature.

Half Pipe

With all the snow we have been experiencing early this season here in Whistler, the Half Pipe is looking good for this summer.

Bumps and Steeps

Included in our private terrain is the best summer mogul course in North America. If you want to get a few laps in the bumps + hit the jumps, Momentum Freeride campers, have access to the course every day. If you like skiing the steeps, definitely sign up for the first Freeride session. Earlier in the season the snow is deeper and we can access more steep terrain.