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Click the button to download and watch a video clip of our FALL
CAMPS.
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 7 sessions in the fall that include 3-days
on snow, and 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. Last fall, we hosted
team camps 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 and snowboarders alike 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.
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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.
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FALL TRAINING FOR SNOWBOARDERS
If you are a snowboard racer, fall is an excellent time of year to train. With so few people on the mountain this time of year, we have plenty of room to set snowboard specific race courses. Great opportunity to hone those carving & racing skills before the upcoming race season.
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If you are a snowboard freerider, the mountain offers wide open carving on the groomed lanes, and typically a couple of jumps are available. There is not enough snow this time of year for a fully maintained terrain park or halfpipe.
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.
FALL SNOWBOARD TRAINING
- MHSSC offers -
Snowboard race training GS & Slalom - Wide open lanes for carving and cruising
Small jumps
Daily Video Analysis
*Note: The Thanksgiving camp session might have more to offer as there is usually more snow coverage by then, which can give us more terrain available and more options.
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 FALL SESSIONS 1 thru 6, 2009
- 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 SESSION 7, 2009 (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
- 4:30 Video analysis with your coach
- 6:30
- Dinner
- 8:00
- Camp meeting
- 9:15
- Quiet time
- 10:00
- Lights out
Train until lifts close after lunch
*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 movies, foosball, as well as a ski/snowboard
tuning room.
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 download and watch a video clip of our Food & Lodging.
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 cost $120.
Click the button to download and watch a video clip about airport
pickups.
CAMP COST$:
Camp costs for Fall 2009 sessions 1-6 are $585. The 2009 Thanksgiving Camp price is $1025. 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. In other words, $50 deposit
required if you are signing up for one session, $100 for two sessions,
etc. 
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