The Force unveiled at Sierra-at-Tahoe with the Burton Star Wars Experience
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 5:47am
What if Yoda could teach your kid to become a Jedi snowboarder? That's the goal of the Star Wars-themed snowboarding school that officially opened at Sierra-at-Tahoe. And folks there say there's nothing else like it in the universe.
"The learning is the way of the Jedi and the idea is they become a young Jedi master at the end," says John Rice, general manager at Sierra-at-Tahoe. That's no small task for these tiny snowboarders. But the force is with them.
Go here for the story and video from KOLO Channel 8 Reno, here for Sierra-at-Tahoe's information page and here for a YouTube video.
About the Burton Star Wars experience at Sierra
The Force is strong at Sierra for Younglings and Padawans this winter in Yoda's Riglet Park at Wild Mountain Children's Center. The Burton Star Wars Experience uses the beloved intergalactic saga to help children ages 3-6 make their first snowboard turns using Burton's innovative Riglet Reel Technology. This singular on-mountain experience filled with visuals from the Star Wars galaxy combines Burton's industry-leading technology with Jedi Master Yoda's teaching methods - movement, navigation and control.
Younglings and Padawans will learn using the ways of the Force through interactive drop in nodes showcasing custom-made wood carvings of R2-D2, C-3P0, Chewbacca and more.
Full Day package includes: lesson, equipment, lunch, snacks, indoor-outdoor games and activities. Half Day packages includes lesson, equipment, indoor-outdoor activities and snacks. All children must be potty-trained. Reservations are strongly recommended as availability is limited and may sell out on a daily basis. Call (530) 543-3150.
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