Ski & Snowboard WINTER & SPRING CAMPS World Class Mountain, Coaching, and Facilities

We offer ski race training, snowboard freeride (terrain park), freeski (terrain park) and all-mountain terrain skiing in Winter and Spring camps. Moguls is NOT offered in the Winter or Spring.
*All-Mountain terrain skiing camp is not one of the options listed on the on-line camp application page, so as to not confuse the summer camps people with that option.  If you want to sign up for All-Mountain Terrain Skiing Camp in the Winter or Spring, just choose  the "learn to ski better moguls" option, then write "All Mountain Terrain Skiing" in the "NOTES" box on the bottom of the application page. 

TRAINING IN THE WINTER
Each winter we offer camps in December.  Same great training, coaching, and facilities as summer with a few different advantages.  First of all, the timing of training is perfect for those starting their race season in January.  Ski racers can get excellent race training leading up to your first race.   Freeskiers and snowboarders can take advantage of Timberline's full length terrain park and halfpipe.  We also sometimes train at Mt Hood Ski Bowl, Mt Hood Meadows and Mt Bachelor.
 

TRAINING IN THE SPRING 

Each spring, we offer week-long camps in March and April.  Spring weather is highly variable from bluebird sunshine to mid-winter type storms, so come prepared for both extremes. For the racers, we typically do 1 day of drills and freeskiing, followed by 2 days of slalom,  and then 2 days of GS.   Snowboard freeriders and freeskiers spend their time all over the mountain taking advantage of the groomed slopes as well as the full length terrain parks and off-trail action.   

During your winter or spring session, our coaches will help you to improve your skiing or snowboarding skills by teaching you the fundamentals and correct technique required for success in your particular sport.  Your goals will be assessed and a safe and successful progression will be planned for you to achieve the best results.    All of our coaches have strong coaching and skiing/snowboarding backgrounds and are passionate about their sport.  Our coaches are here to teach you and enable you to achieve your goals, and we are always stoked to work with motivated athletes.

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

WINTER/SPRING CAMPS OFFER CERTAIN ADVANTAGES

Unlike summer, winter/spring camps have a more relaxed schedule.  Lifts open at 9am and run till 4pm, so we adjust our schedule accordingly.   Although we spend most of our training days at Timberline, we also take advantage of the surrounding ski areas to get in some variety during your time at camp.  Mt Hood Meadows and Mt Hood Ski Bowl offer a wide variety of challenging slopes, terrain parks, etc.  We also might take a 2-hour road trip down south to Mt. Bachelor in central Oregon.  

TERRAIN PARK COMPARISONS
Timberline:
     "conway's corner": 8 tables, 2 with double ramps, 5 rails
     "paintbrush":  5 jumps, 3 with double ramps, 2 hips, 4 rails, a fun box and an S box
     "superpipe":  22 foot transitions, 400 feet long, 19 degree pitch

Mt Hood Meadows:
     "ball park": 2 beginner jumps and 3 rails
     "south park":  4 tables with 2 ramps each, progressive sizes, 9 rails
     "daisy rail park": 8 rails
     "vista ridge park": 5 tables with 2 ramps each, a spine, a hip, and 5 rails
     "superpipe": 17 foot transitions, 400 feet long, 27 degree pitch

Ski Bowl:
     "jesse's flight" and "govyville terrain park": jumps, rails, treerides, rollers, and rail boxes
     "progressive terrain park"

Mt Bachelor:
     "air chamber park": 3 triple ramp jumps, 3 double ramp jumps, a big hip, 6 rails, 2 fun boxes, 2 c boxes, 3 double rollers, a wallride, over a mile long!
     "pine martin competition park": 3 jumps, a quarter pipe, 2 hips, a kinked box, 3 rails
     "sunshine park":  beginner jumps and rails, and boxes
     "superpipe": 17 foot transitions, 450 feet long, 22 degree pitch

VIDEO Every day we Videotape your training.  Then you and your coaches get together and figure out what you can 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.

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.  Sun protection is very important especially for the spring camps. 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 glasses, dark lens goggles and #15 (or higher) sunscreen.  We also recommend that you train wearing a helmet. 

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES FOR WINTER & SPRING CAMP
Because of cooler wet weather and snowpack at the camp lodge during these months, 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.

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.

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