Learn to Snow (and Buggy!) Kite
Cloud 9's preeminent pilots -- Steve Mayer, Jake Walker, Mike Steen and other guest instructors (depending on travel schedules) -- teach brand-new pilots how to get started (and experienced pilots how to kick it up a notch).
What equipment Cloud 9 provides:
Cloud 9 supplies a kite, helmet and harness to all students that need one. The shop carries a massive line of rental and retail gear for student use and purchase -- Ozone, Cabrinha, Naish, North, Best, Crazy Fly, HQ, Liquid Force and beyond. For kite-buggy learners, we provide the buggy.
What the student needs to bring:
Students must supply their own skis or snowboard, and wear weather- and sport-appropriate clothing to the lesson. Students learn much faster on skis than snowboards; if you do both, start with skis! It's a good idea to bring snacks and water, too.
What you may expect to learn:
Cloud 9 covers snow- and buggy-kiting skills from top to bottom in each class. You may expect to learn kite safety, the wind window, emergency procedures, up-wind riding and more in your first lesson. For advanced lessons, we cover jumping and stunts.
Cloud 9's teaching locations:
Cloud 9 holds lessons at a variety of sites around beautiful Park City, UT. Lessons are also held at other sites within an hour and a half drive from SLC if weather conditions are more favorable. Kiting, of course, is possible wherever ample space, wind -- and, if appropriate, snow coverage -- coincide.
Time commitment and cost:
Generally, new students can figure out the basics of snow kiting in 1-2 lessons -- enough to be safe and have fun. Each half-day lesson lasts approximately 3 hours. Lessons cost $250.00 if Cloud 9 provides all gear, or $200.00 if you supply your own.
Cloud 9 students get a special rate when they book the local Ramada Inn for their visit to Salt Lake City. Click here for the special Cloud 9 rate. (The student discount code automatically comes up when you make a reservation using that link.)
Learn to Water Kite
Cloud 9's preeminent pilots -- Steve Mayer, Jake Walker, Mike Steen and other guest instructors (depending on travel schedules) -- teach brand-new pilots how to get started (and experienced pilots how to kick it up a notch).
What equipment Cloud 9 provides:
Cloud 9 supplies a kite, water helmet and harness to all students that need one. The shop carries a massive line of rental and retail gear for student use and purchase -- Ozone, Cabrinha, Naish, North, Best, Crazy Fly, HQ, Liquid Force and beyond.
What the student needs to bring:
Students must bring a wetsuit, booties, bathing suit, water, snacks and sunscreen to the lesson.
What you may expect to learn:
Cloud 9 covers water kiting skills from top to bottom in each class. You may expect to learn kite safety, weather, emergency procedures, the wind window, body dragging, self-rescue and more. For advanced lessons, we cover jumping and stunts.
Cloud 9's teaching locations:
Cloud 9 holds lessons at a variety of sites around beautiful Salt Lake City, UT: Deer Creek, Rush Lake, Utah Lake, Willard Bay, Yuba -- you name it. The only criteria are sufficient water and wind!
Time commitment and cost:
Generally, new students can figure out the basics of water kiting in 1-2 lessons -- enough to be safe and have fun. Each half-day lesson lasts approximately 3 hours. Lessons cost $350.00 if Cloud 9 provides all gear, or $300.00 if you supply your own.
Cloud 9 students get a special rate when they book the local Ramada Inn for their visit to Salt Lake City. Click here for the special Cloud 9 rate. (The student discount code automatically comes up when you make a reservation using that link.)
