SAINTE-AGATHE-DES-MONTS SKI FIELD GUIDE
Airbag Summer: Your First Hour on Sainte‑Agathe’s Dryslope
A mandatory, coach‑led one‑hour initiation that teaches beginners how the dryslope rides, how to approach the ramp, and how to land safely on the airbag.
Airbag Summer: Your First Hour on Sainte‑Agathe’s Dryslope.
On the Maximise dryslope at Sainte‑Agathe‑des‑Monts, the Initiation to Dryslope condenses the essentials of freestyle progression into a focused one‑hour session: how the surface differs from snow, warm‑up drills, ramp technique and airbag landings, and the safety rules that let you push with control.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
One‑hour foundation session
This mandatory initiation for first‑time riders delivers step‑by‑step guidance and warm‑up drills designed to build confidence quickly for both skiers and snowboarders.
Technique for safe takeoffs and landings
Coached progressions cover safe approaches, takeoff mechanics and how to land on the airbag so participants can try freestyle moves with minimized risk.
Certified Maximise instruction
A certified Maximise coach leads the session, running equipment checks and teaching ramp etiquette and safety rules that form the foundation of future progression.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The hour moves deliberately: a short briefing, surface‑specific drills to adjust to the dryslope’s feel, progressive runs onto the ramp, and coached landings on the airbag — all designed to give first‑time riders a clear, safe pathway into freestyle.
THE BASICS
One‑hour foundation session
This mandatory initiation for first‑time riders delivers step‑by‑step guidance and warm‑up drills designed to build confidence quickly for both skiers and snowboarders.
THE AIRBAG
Technique for safe takeoffs and landings
Coached progressions cover safe approaches, takeoff mechanics and how to land on the airbag so participants can try freestyle moves with minimized risk.
THE COACH
Certified Maximise instruction
A certified Maximise coach leads the session, running equipment checks and teaching ramp etiquette and safety rules that form the foundation of future progression.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The session lasts one hour.
Meet at Maximise for check‑in and the pre‑session briefing.
This initiation is for skiers and snowboarders and includes equipment checks as part of the session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Initiation to Dryslope session?
The initiation is a one‑hour session.
Do I need to take this session?
Yes — the Initiation to Dryslope is mandatory for all first‑time riders at Maximise.
Who leads the session?
A certified Maximise coach leads the initiation and runs equipment checks and instruction.
Is this suitable for snowboarders as well as skiers?
Yes — the session is designed for both skiers and snowboarders experiencing the dryslope and airbag for the first time.
What will I learn in the session?
Expect an introduction to the dryslope surface, warm‑up drills, step‑by‑step guidance for approaching and taking off from the ramp, and coached landings onto the airbag, plus safety and ramp etiquette.
Who should take this session?
Beginners and anyone new to Maximise’s dryslope or airbag setup should take this initiation to gain the foundational skills and safety knowledge.