Renae Sobie

Renae is an outstanding instructor. Instead of just jumping into the training, she took time to understand my background with snowboarding, what am I am trying to learn, what level I am at, and then took time to help me one on one to get my technique correct right from the beginning. Compared to some other instructors that I have had, she took time to look at what I am doing wrong, ask and listen about where I feel like struggling, and then worked patiently with me with an awesome attitude to make m better and better slope after slope and run after run. She is awesome and I highly recommend her to everyone, especially beginners!

This was my first week snowboarding, and Renae was in charge of the all-day group lesson on my last day. She was able to build on what I had learned earlier in the week, and get me comfortable doing linked J-turns down the blue trails, as well as balancing on the flats. She is patient, warm, and confident in her teaching skills. I could really feel the improvement in my level by the end of the day. Thanks!!

Renae was an awesome instructor! She was very patient and really took time to guide each one of us according to what we need. She also challenged us to go beyond our comfort zone to make us better riders and it is such an amazing feeling being able to surpass once current level :) Thanks Renae, and for the fantastic pictures!

I was lucky to get Renae on the day before the "big snow" on Jan.30th; unfortuneately, it rained but only the last hour...oh and I was getting sick too! With all that being said, I had a blast! I couldn't believe I was snowboarding with all those conditions! I had so much fun learning and trying new turns and being able to do "heel side/toe side" was awesome! Renae had a great way of allowing me to relax (while she worked hard running back up the slopes) as I took the escalator!! Renae was very patient and that was exactly what I needed and if I am back up in Squaw, I'd go to her again! Thanks Renae and keep me posted on your wedding!

It was our first snowboard experience at Squaw Valley and both Chris and I are so thankful we had Renae as our instructor. Not only was she encouraging throughout the entire lesson, she ensured we were all taken care of. In a group setting, sometimes it's easy to focus on some individuals but none of that in Renae's class. She was attentive to all of us, eyes always ensuring we were safe and gave us tips on how to improve. There was a good balance between instructions, and self-practice so that we could challenge ourselves. When Renae saw us struggling, she will come back to hold our hands through a particular move we're trying to do. We have a great time and got everyone's email to keep in touch. Renae also kindly offered to take photos for us and said to send them to us- nothing short of stellar instructor!

I highly recommended Renae. Not only she is a really knowledgeable instructor (from the science of sport performance to the best local pizza) but she is also a warm, friendly, and encouraging friend. I encountered many difficulties while learning the basics but she managed to guide me step through step to overcome those. I feel very motivated and determined after taking lessons with Renae.