2026 Trip 5
ECLB to CHILE
August 9-15, 2026
Join the ECLB as we partner with Carving the Andes alongside 2 world-class female carving coaches as we spend 5 days on the mountain together!
If you’ve ever wanted to keep your snowboard season going through the summer while improving your turns and learning to carve with high-level coaching, ECLB to Chile is the place to be!
Hosted at El Colorado Resort in Chile and in collaboration with Carving the Andes, this trip is a unique summer snowboard camp built for riders who want to improve their technique, ride with purpose, and spend a full week focused on progression. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your turns, get more comfortable laying down clean carves, or simply ride in one of the most scenic mountain settings in the world, this event offers something hard to find anywhere else.
For snowboarders serious about carving, this is more than just a trip, it’s a chance to ride, learn, and progress in the Andes with some of the most recognizable names in the carving community, including Mellen Jay, Marisa McKellar and Ryan Knapton.
DETAILS
The trip begins on Sunday with a registration meet-and-greet and runs through Friday, with five full days of instruction from Monday to Friday.
August 9–15, 2026
Instruction runs August 10–14
This camp is a great fit for riders who want to:
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improve carving technique
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build stronger edge control
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ride with more precision and confidence
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learn from experienced coaches
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keep progressing during the Northern Hemisphere off-season
Each registration includes:
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5 days of snowboard coaching
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5 lift tickets to El Colorado Resort
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Breakfast and lunch
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Evening feedback sessions with instructors
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Support with boards and equipment setup
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A structured week built around carving improvement
The evening feedback sessions are a major part of the experience. Riders don’t just spend the day on snow and head home. They also get direct coaching off the hill, where instructors break down technique and help identify areas for improvement.
That combination of on-snow repetition and off-snow feedback is what makes this kind of snowboard camp especially valuable for riders trying to make real progress.
The ECLB Coaches are Mellen Jay & Marisa McKellar
The total cost for Carving the Andes 2026 is:
$2,980 USD + 6% tax
Participants are responsible for payment of their own:
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flights
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accommodations (we will help arrange ECLB ladies only lodging).
How do I join the trip?
Step One: Click below and register for the camp with Carving the Andes
Step Two: Message us to let us know that you registered.
Step Three: Get your flight booked to Santiago! You will be staying near
El Colorado / Farellones
Step Four: Work with the ECLB to secure your lodging. Pricing for lodging (on the side of the mountain at the resort) will range from $550-$900 for the week depending on accommodations of what the group prefers.
Step Five: Have an unforgettable trip to Chile working with world-class coaches, improving your snowboarding skillset and creating long-lasting memories! WOOHOO!
