The Professional Ski Instructors of America (P.S.I.A.) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (A.A.S.I.) recognize the easy transition made from the revolving carpet snowsports simulator to snow, and the sound fundamentals Adventure Ski & Snowboard School's students have learned. Adventure Ski & Snowboard School is a member school of the P.S.I.A./A.A.S.I.

Adventure Ski & Snowboard School's Instructors:

Adventure Ski & Snowboard School's instructors are highly trained, enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders, and are continually updating their technical knowledge of both sports through professional seminars and clinics. The experience, training and enthusiasm of our instructors will provide you with a high quality learning experience.

Adventure Ski & Snowboard School's Director: Mark Fox

Adventure Ski & Snowboard School's Director Mark Fox has 45+ years of skiing experience and 35+ years of snowboarding experience. He's been a professional instructor to all levels of skiers and snowboarders for more than 30 years.

Kent has a BA degree in Recreational Therapyfrom San Diego State University Kent has been a California registered Recreational Therapist since 1981. Kent is certified by the P.S.I.A., and has earned specialist credentials for teaching children and seniors, and is also certified by the National Handicap Sports Association to teach all types of disabilities.

"The Ski Machine is unsurpassed for learning and conditioning." 
Powder Magazine 

"The deck is well-suited to advanced skiers serious about refining their skills. (Novice) students are light years ahead of other beginners." 
Stu Campbell, SKI Magazine 

"As a ski racer, I use the ramp for fine-tuning my technique. With the mirrors I can monitor my improvement. You can’t cheat on the carpet; it’s a great skiing aid." 
USSA Masters racer Charlene Rawls 

The Revolving Carpet Advantage

The revolving carpet provides a fun and focused atmosphere where you have the undivided attention of our instructors. It’s great preparation for getting back on skis after a summer layoff, breaking through a learning barrier, rehabilitating an injury, or simply trying to stay sharp between ski trips. 

Adventure Ski & Snowboard School has over 40 years experience using the American Teaching System (ATS), the same method used at mountain resorts across the nation.

From learning basic turns to refining advanced skills, you will be progressing at your own pace. We can teach 3-4 people at a time, and each student will have their own instructor.

With no lift lines or lunch breaks, each 25 lesson on the revolving carpet SnowSports Simulator equals a full day of conventional group instruction and physical exertion on the mountain. Once on the slopes, your SnowSports simulator instruction will translate into more confidence, increased efficiency and endurance, and less time wasted to help you fully enjoy your total snow vacation experience.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Do I need equipment or do you provide?

A. We provide all equipment. Bring your boots if you have them. We recommend you wear long pants such as sweatpants or warm-ups, a long sleeve T-shirt, and full length socks (no ankle socks).  And bring a bottle of drinking water.

Q. Why do you recommend long pants as opposed to shorts?

A. The only issue we've seen in 40 years is a rug burn from someone who wore shorts and if they fell had their knee hit the carpet and got a rug burn.
Also we recommend the pants be loose enough around the ankles that they can go outside the ski or snowboard boots as you do not want to put anything else in your booth beside your foot and your sock. You don't want anything that will create a wrinkle or a lump that might cause discomfort inside your boot. You want everything to be as smooth as your skin inside your boots.

Q. Is it a workout?

A. Yes, don't do a leg workout before you come... save energy for your lesson.  A session here is like an all-day private lesson on snow.

Q. Why take lessons here vs on the mountain?

A. Training in a controlled environment, you will learn the skills and muscle memory without all the time, travel and costs associated with a trip to the mountain. After your training with us, and when you take lessons on the mountain, you'll understand your instructor's commands and you'll be in shape to DO your sport. You will gain much more ability from your lesson on the slopes.

Q. How much does it cost?

A. If you add up how much it cost to drive or fly to the mountains, then add lodging, your lift ticket, equipment rental or purchase, food, incidentals, etc, and then add the cost of a group or private lesson, it is much more economical to have lessons on our simulator before going on vacation.

You will be able to spend more time enjoying your vacation, and be in great shape, instead of wasting time on your first day or two trying to remember what you haven’t done since last winter....

Q. Where are you located?  Directions?

A.  1105 S Coast Hwy 101 (at Hansen's), Encinitas, CA 92024 

Best directions from all points are below:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Coming from the South, GPS & Google/MapQuest, etc will usually send you north of us on the 5 Freeway, to backtrack south thru downtown Encinitas with 3 lights & 2 stop signs adds 5+ minutes to your drive!). Please use our directions below to save time.  

Our PHYSICAL ADDRESS above is NOT to be used for mail. For mail, please use our PO Box 230951, Encinitas, CA 92023. 

FROM THE SOUTH:
Freeway 5; Exit Via De La Valle (Del Mar Race Track);
Turn LEFT (west/ toward ocean), go one mile west on 
Via De La Valle until Coast Hwy 101 traffic light;
Turn RIGHT (North) on Coast Hwy 101;
Continue North 4.2 miles until first STOP sign (J Street);
Turn RIGHT (corner "J" St and S Coast Hwy 101) into HANSEN'S
parking lot, and park behind ADVENTURE SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL.

FROM THE NORTH:
Freeway 5; Exit Encinitas Blvd.;
Turn right (west/ toward ocean) on Encinitas Blvd.;
3rd traffic light is S. Coast Hwy 101. Turn LEFT (south);
Go through 3 lights, and then 2 STOP signs. 
At 2nd Stop sign, Turn LEFT (corner "J" St and S Coast Hwy 101) into HANSEN'S
parking lot, and park behind ADVENTURE SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL.

FROM INLAND NORTH (Fallbrook, Temecula, etc.):
Merge onto I-15 South;
Take the CA-78 exit WEST towards OCEANSIDE onto CA-78 W. 3.6 miles;
Take the SAN MARCOS BLVD exit. 0.2 miles;
Merge onto KNOLL RD. 0.0 miles;
Turn LEFT onto W SAN MARCOS BLVD. 3.3 miles;
W SAN MARCOS BLVD becomes PALOMAR AIRPORT RD. 5.8 miles;
Take the I-5 S ramp. 0.2 miles;
Merge onto I-5 S. 5.3 miles;
Take the ENCINITAS BLVD exit 0.2 miles;
Turn RIGHT onto ENCINITAS BLVD. 0.3 miles;
Turn LEFT onto S COAST HIGHWAY 101. 0.7 miles;
Go through 3 lights, and then 2 STOP signs. At 2nd Stop sign, Turn LEFT (corner "J" St and S Coast Hwy 101) into HANSEN'S parking lot, and park behind ADVENTURE SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL.

FROM THE EAST: (Rancho Bernardo area)
Merge onto I-15 N. 5.1 miles;
Take the CA-78 exit towards OCEANSIDE 0.2 miles;
Take the CA-78 W exit on the left towards OCEANSIDE 0.7 miles;
Merge onto CA-78 W. 3.6 miles;
Take the SAN MARCOS BLVD exit. 0.2 miles; 
Merge onto KNOLL RD. 0.0 miles;
Turn LEFT onto W SAN MARCOS BLVD. 3.3 miles;
W SAN MARCOS BLVD becomes PALOMAR AIRPORT RD. 5.8 miles;
Take the I-5 South ramp. 0.2 miles;
Merge onto I-5 S. 5.3 miles;
Take the ENCINITAS BLVD exit. 0.2 miles;
Turn RIGHT onto ENCINITAS BLVD. 0.3 miles;
Turn LEFT onto S COAST HIGHWAY 101. 0.7 miles;
Go through 3 lights, and then 2 STOP signs. At 2nd Stop sign, Turn LEFT (corner "J" St and S Coast Hwy 101) into HANSEN'S parking lot, and park behind ADVENTURE SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL.

FROM THE EAST: (Poway, Mira Mesa Area)
Merge onto I-15 South.;
Take the MIRA MESA BLVD exit. 0.3 miles;
Turn RIGHT onto MIRA MESA BLVD. 5.6 miles;
Turn RIGHT onto VISTA SORRENTO PKWY. 0.1 miles;
Turn LEFT onto I-805 North onramp. 0.2 miles;
Merge onto I-805 N. 1.6 miles;
I-805 N becomes I-5 N. 5.5 miles;
Exit Via De La Valle (Del Mar Race Track);
Turn LEFT onto Via De La Valle 1.0 mile;
Turn RIGHT (North) onto Coast Hwy 101 (at traffic light) 4.2 miles;
Continue North to Encinitas on Hwy 101 until first STOP sign (J Street);
Turn RIGHT at STOP sign,(corner "J" St and S Coast Hwy 101) into HANSEN'S parking lot, and park behind ADVENTURE SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL.

FROM THE EAST: (Del Dios Hwy more scenic route;
depending on traffic-sometimes slower!!,AND sometimes faster??)
Take the I-15 towards ESCONDIDO;
Take the VIA RANCHO PARKWAY exit. 0.3 miles;
Turn LEFT onto E VIA RANCHO PKWY. 3.3 miles;
Turn LEFT onto DEL DIOS HWY. 6.9 miles;
DEL DIOS HWY becomes PASEO DELICIAS in RANCHO SANTA FE. 1.5 miles;
Turn RIGHT onto LA GRANADA. 1.7 miles;
LA GRANADA becomes LOS MORROS. 0.3 miles;
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto LA BAJADA. 0.5 miles;
Turn LEFT onto RANCHO SANTA FE RD S. 0.3 miles;
RANCHO SANTA FE RD S becomes ENCINITAS BLVD. 3.7 miles;
Turn LEFT onto S COAST HIGHWAY 101. 0.7 miles;
Go through 3 lights, and then 2 STOP signs. At 2nd Stop sign, Turn LEFT (corner "J" St and S Coast Hwy 101) into HANSEN'S parking lot, and park behind ADVENTURE SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL.

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