SKI RACE FALL CAMPS
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TRAINING IN THE FALL
Each year Timberline closes the Palmer chairlift at the end of Labor Day weekend, then after a couple weeks of lift maintenance, they reopen for fall training (when there is enough snow coverage) Once they reopen, Timberline operates the lifts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (weather permitting).  We offer some sessions in the fall that include 3-days on snow, plus one full week-long camp right around the Thanksgiving holiday. Fall is an excellent time to train with the same excellent training as in the summer but with shorter lift lines.

During low snow years, fall training may be limited, so be sure to call the camp office to get the latest update on snow conditions before signing up.  For group or team camps, email mike@mthood.com or call us at 503-337-2230.   In the past, we have hosted team camps in the fall season from Squaw Valley, Stevens Pass, and Mt. Bachelor.
 


 

FALL CAMPS OFFER CERTAIN ADVANTAGES
Fall training has several advantages.  First of all, this is the only place in North American where you can train on snow during this time of the year.   Several race programs bring their teams here for early season training.   Lift lines don't exist this time of year, so skiers can take advantage of the quantity of training runs in a shorter period of time.  Getting in 25-30 runs in a day is not uncommon this time of year.  Snow conditions are usually firm in the morning, and then soften up a bit as the day warms up.  It's a great opportunity to get a jump start on the season. 

For group or team camps, email mike@mthood.com call us at 503-337-2230.  



Every day we Videotape your training.  Then you and your coaches get together and figure out what you need to work on.  Video analysis is one of the most powerful learning tools available to you and will help you achieve your goals faster. At the end of the week, you can purchase a copy of your video. 

 

 

 FALL RACE TRAINING

MHSSC offers  -
          Slalom & GS training
Daily Video Analysis
Professional coaching staff
We emphasize TECHNIQUE (how you ski)
as well as TACTICS (fastest line thru the course).
We offer training for every ability level from the first time racer to the top ranked FIS racer.
 


MT. HOOD

11,235 foot Mt. Hood is the only 12 month ski area in North America.  Mt. Hood weather is highly variable with mid-winter conditions likely at any time, so be prepared. Winter clothing, and rain gear should be brought. Layers work best at Mt. Hood. As it warms during the day, you'll take the layers off and stow them in your backpack. Sun protection is very important, Skiing at the 8,500 foot level is hazardous to the skin and eyes if not well protected. You must bring a good pair of sun glasses, dark lens goggles and #15 (or higher) sunscreen.  We also recommend that you train wearing a helmet
 

SCHEDULE FOR the 3-Day FALL SESSIONS

THURSDAY
Arrival Day (Between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM @ Portland airport)
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Meet your coach
FRIDAY
GS & Slalom training - afternoon video analysis
SATURDAY
GS & Slalom training - afternoon video analysis
SUNDAY
GS & Slalom training - afternoon video analysis
MONDAY
Departure day: vans leave around 8:00 AM depending on your flight time

SCHEDULE FOR FALL week-long Thanksgiving Camp
 
SATURDAY
Arrival Day (Between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM @ Portland airport)
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Meet your coach
SUNDAY thru THURSDAY
GS & Slalom training - afternoon video analysis
Or snowboard training for snowboarders
Or freeski training for freeskier campers
FRIDAY
Departure day: vans leave around 8:00 AM depending on your flight time
 

DAILY SCHEDULE

7:00
Wake up
7:15
Breakfast
7:45
Vans leave for skiing/snowboarding
8:00
First chair loads
8:00- 8:45 Freeskiing and warm up runs
8:45  GS &  Slalom training until lunch
11:30
Lunch break on the mountain

Train until lifts close after lunch
4:30   Video analysis with your coach
6:30
Dinner
8:00
Camp meeting
9:15
Quiet time
10:00
Lights out

*Note: for Thanksgiving camp (Fall session 8), the lifts run from 9am - 4pm

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES FOR FALL CAMPS
Because of cooler and sometimes wet weather in the fall, we offer indoor related afternoon activities.  One option each Fall session is a trip to the Hood River sports club (about 1 hour drive) where there is an indoor rockclimbing wall, and basketball hoops.   A trip to the movies/mall, might also be offered.  We also have our rec room in the lodge basement where we have a pool table, ping pong, VHS/DVD movies, foosball, as well as a ski/snowboard tuning room. 

LODGING and MEALS
Our camp fees include your stay at  The LODGES at SALMON RIVER MEADOWS. It has 6 sleeping rooms for counselors and kids, ski room, wax room, and game room (including a pool table, ping pong and foosball) in the basement, dining room and kitchen serving the best camp food in the area.  Meals are served buffet style with a wide variety of choices as well as our salad bar. Our 12 acre campus also has two trampolines, skate ramp, basketball hoop, volleyball and tennis court and the only soccer field on the mountain. Our location is at Wapinitia, 5 miles east of Government Camp on US Highway 26.

Click the box to watch a video clip of our Food & Lodging.

Food & Lodging video clip

 
ARRIVALS
Our camp personnel are at the Portland Airport from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM to pick up campers. Best arrival time is around noon. Adventure Travel Service is the official travel agent of Mt. Hood Summer Ski Camps. For help call 1-530-554-4129 Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM Pacific time. Do not purchase tickets until you have received your confirmation. If you must arrive or depart at a time different than everyone else, please contact the camp office at 1-503-337-2230 for instructions.

DEPARTURES
First vans leave camp at 8:00 AM. Schedule your flight home to depart Portland Airport between 10:30AM and 2:00PM. Special trips to the airport have added fees (call the office).

Click the button to watch a video clip about airport pickups.
  Airport pick-ups video clip



CAMP COST$:
Camp costs for Fall camps are posted on the camp application page.  Included in the camp price: ground transfers, lodging, meals, camp T-shirt, lift tickets, coaching, and video analysis.

Fill out the Application and include a $50 deposit payment by check or credit card for each session made payable to MHSSC (non-refundable deposit).  We accept Visa/Mastercard/Discover.  Example, a $50 deposit is required if you are signing up for one session, $100 for two sessions, etc.

 
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Mt. Hood Summer Ski Camps
P.O. Box 317
Government Camp, OR 97028
PHONE 503-337-2230
FAX: 
1-888-580-4764

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