I have been teaching and coaching snowboarding since 1996. I have a deep love of snowboarding and over thirty years of riding experience that I would love to share with you.
It’s Time to Learn To Snowboard
Booking now for the 23/24 season
I am currently offering private lessons at Belleayre in Highmount, NY for the 2023-2024 season. Lessons are available for one-hour, two-hour, half-day, and full-day lessons.
How to book
Find a Date
Check my schedule and when I will be available for booking to plan your session
Book
All private lessons must be booked through Belleayre’s Snowsports School.
Request me
Make sure to you do request me! There is a space for you to ask for Ellen Popko.
I have experience working with riders of all ages ranging from 2 to 82. I can work with any learner if they have never been or have tried snowboarding once or twice.
Skill Tune-Up
Have you been riding for a while? Do you want to take your skills to the next level?
Are you looking to get a trained eye on your technique and ways to take your snowboarding to the next level?
Advanced
Freestyle
Are you looking to get more expressive with your snowboarding?
A freestyle-focused lesson with me can be an introduction to park and pipe, learning to hit your first box or rails, or dialing in a line. etiquette and safety
Carving
Do you like speed? Are you looking to dial your edge in more?
A carving lesson with me can range from an introduction to carving, honing your butters and flatland skills and tricks, to race training and preparation.