Board Women x The Snow Centre- Work & Play

Join us for an exciting day of snowboarding at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, just an hour from London! Our aim is to create an event allowing women & gender minorities over the age of 30 to enjoy the thrill of snowboarding in a supportive and fun environment.

Start the day with a Snow Flow Yoga session led by Louise from @Louise_BeyondtheMat, followed by time on the slopes.

We’ll then split into two groups: beginners will enjoy a 2-hour snowboarding lesson, while experienced riders can take advantage of a 6-hour lift pass to ride independently.

Whether you're new to snowboarding or refining your skills, this event is perfect for you. We'll all have lunch at ‘The Lodge’ to refuel and share your experience with new friends (food and refreshments not included in ticket price) and if you need to get some work done, you can use the space inbetween boarding.

Louise from Beyond The Mat, Brighton has created a special stretch session to help us prepare to board.

About Louise

Originally from France, Louise is a yoga and Pilates teacher who has been calling Brighton her home for 8 years. She discovered the joy of surfing and skateboarding a few years ago and experienced firsthand how beneficial practising yoga and Pilates was when first picking up a board.

From greater body awareness to balance and flexibility, Louise is convinced these mindful disciplines complement any boardsport training and she is passionate about sharing this toolkit with any riders out there regardless of their experience.

About the Yoga session:

Expect a fun sequence tailored to warm up nicely before you hit the slopes. From loosening the hips to improving core stability and finding focus, you will feel energised and ready to board! Mats will be provided or feel free to bring your own.

The Lodge within The Snow Centre offers a great area with free wifi to work from with panoramic views over the slope, serves traditional favourites and delicious alpine dishes too (food and refreshments not included in ticket price).

If you're a beginner, you'll have a 2-hour group snowboarding lesson, and after that, the rest of the day is yours—whether you want to work, have lunch, or relax.For the independent group the 6-hour lift pass gives you access to the slopes from 11am, and you can spend the day snowboarding or take breaks between work and calls—it's entirely up to you!

Beginner Level:

This level is for anyone who has never been on a board before but is interested in giving it a go. The instructor will first introduce you to the essential equipment and slope etiquette. Then you’ll move on to one footed skills, developing balance and posture, progressing on to toe and heel edge side slipping. And don’t worry if you're a beginner, you'll be joined by others who've never set foot on the slopes!

Independent Group: 

Lift Pass access starts from 11am and finishes at 4pm.

You must be able to meet the minimum slope standard, be able to control speed & direction, perform controlled linked turns, stop when required and use the button lift unassisted. 

Helmets, Boards and Boot hire included in the price (or bring your own). Be sure to bring your own gloves, warm socks, and waterproof clothing. Clothing can be hired for £8 for one item, or £14 for two items, gloves can be purchased for £12 and socks for £5 on the day, payable to The Snow Centre. It is recommended to bring a change of clothes for after just in case.

Changing rooms and lockers are also available! Lockers are digital and are located on the 1st floor, they are Free.

9:00am-9:15am: Registration and Welcome at The Lodge

9:30am-10:30am: Snow Flow Yoga

10:30am-11:00am: Gear up. Lift pass access starts at 11am.

11:00am-1:30pm: Beginner Snowboarding Lesson. After the lesson the rest of the day's plan is up to you.

11:00am-4:00pm: Lift access is available for independent riders from 11am to 4pm.

1:30pm-2:30pm: Gather in The Lodge for food, drink and good conversation.

4:00pm: End of Lift Access for Independents

Join us in The Lodge for a final drink before heading home. You’re welcome to continue using the Wi-Fi and tables in The Lodge to work until the centre closes at 10pm.

We’ll be trying to organise car shares where we can, let us know if you need help with travel and we’ll see what we can arrange (parking at the centre is free).

There are regular trains from London Euston to Hemel Hempstead Train Station with London North Western Railway – a journey time of just 30 minutes. It's then about a 40 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride. There is a taxi rank at the station. The closest train station is Apsley.

Price includes 1 hour yoga session, 6 hrs of snowboarding or 2 hour beginners lesson, dedicated work area plus a meet up for apres ski. Book your ticket today or for more info contact us at [email protected].

We are a community based business getting 30+ women (and gender minorities) into board sports (skate, surf and snow) to increase their confidence. Find out more about us here: https://www.boardwomen.co/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Snow Centre, Saint Albans Hill, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom