Spend the week riding with seasoned Pro rider Luke Paull - UK Youth Champion 2004 in association with the Avoriaz Alpine Ski School.

At rudechalets we believe that one of the best ways to improve is to ride with a more experienced rider. Therefore, we have combined a week riding the Portes du Soleil with Luke Paull with an afternoon off piste adventure and a park session with the Avoriaz Alpine Ski School.

This week has been put together for both male and female riders of a similar level. The aim of the week is not to turn you into the next Joni Makkinen by throwing you off huge kickers. It is to help you significantly improve in a fun and safe environment. If you love snowboarding and really want to improve and you feel that you are a competent intermediate* rider then you should book up to do this week.

Skill level: comfortable on red runs; can do small jumps; fit enough to hike short distances in powder.

Date: w/c 21st - 28th January 2006. Price: £680 per person

Prices include: 5 x 2 hr sessions riding with Luke Paull

2 x hours freestyle tuition in the board park Tues 230-430

2.5 x hours backcountry adventure (transceivers provided) Wed 215-445

return airport transfers from Geneva airport

7 nights ensuite accommodation (with flat screen tV/DVD/PlayStation2)

Outdoor hot tub; table football

6 days half board (breakfast, afternoon tea, 3 course evening meal)

unlimited local wine

Full Portes du soliel 6 day lift pass

6 days Option snowboard and boot rental + board maintenance workshop