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Ski Race Training
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Our race camp is open to all age and ability levels from entry level (first time racers) to FIS & College racers as well as adult racers. We focus on the fundamentals of current race technique as well as teaching the fastest line through a slalom and GS course. MHSSC's success is based on over 25 years experience on the Palmer Glacier. We have access to ideal race training terrain, salted courses to keep the snow firm, and a large coaching staff to set a variety of drills, tactical and full length courses. On-hill video combined with proven race training progressions, allows MHSSC to maximize learning and skill acquisition. During your session, our coaches will help you to improve your ski racing skills by teaching you the fundamentals and correct technique required for success on a race course. 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 backgrounds and are passionate about their sport. Our coaches are here to teach you and enable you to achieve your goals.
Whether you are fine tuning or just beginning to learn the skills of ski racing, you'll find a training group that fits your needs. Each day includes free skiing/drills, skiing/racing technique, course tactics (fastest line) and full length race course training.
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| Every day we videotape your training runs in the gates. Then you and your coach get together to watch the tape and figure out what you need to work on. We have 3 TV/VCR units at the top of the Palmer chairlift in the lift terminal available for a quick morning video session with your coach. After lunch on the hill, a 2nd run is recorded of your training and you'll do a more thorough video review session with your coach back at the lodge on one of our dozen video viewing stations. 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 DVD copy of your Video. |
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- MHSSC offers -
Slalom training - Giant Slalom training
Super-G training in June (*depends on snow coverage and hill availability) - Courses reset and salted frequently
Daily Video Analysis - Top FIS racer demonstrators
- 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.
WHY COME TO MT. HOOD FOR TRAINING?
Mt. Hood's Palmer Glacier is North America's only year round resort.
Consistent hard to grippy snow conditions, no pressure of upcoming
races, outstanding coaches, daily video analysis and good weather makes
Mt Hood the perfect learning environment. One week at MHSSC can be
equivalent to one season of training at your home hill! Read
camper testimonials here.
WHO SHOULD COME TO CAMP
USSA racers, high school racers, mighty-mites, college racers, Nastar
racers, adult racers, and those who want to learn to race. Campers must
love skiing and bring a desire to improve. MHSSC has hosted
campers between the ages of 5 and 84. 80% of the racers coming to
camp are between the ages of 10-18. Campers as young as 9 are
welcome to overnight camp but must be emotionally ready to spend a week
or two away from home. Skiers between the ages of 5 and 8 can
attend camp but are required to stay with their parents.
For group or team camps, email
john@mthood.com or call us at
503-337-2230.
MT. HOOD
11,235 foot Mt. Hood is the only 12 month ski area in North America.
Race training takes place on the Palmer Snowfield as well as some
freeskiing on the Zig Zag Glacier in the early summer. With two express
quad chairs and 2500' vertical, you have the opportunity to get in
a lot of quality training in a short period of time. Mt. Hood weather is
highly variable with mid-winter conditions likely at any time, so be
prepared. Winter clothing, rain gear, and racing equipment should be
brought as well as summer clothing. 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.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
- SUNDAY
- Arrival Day (Between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM)
- 3:30 PM Activity
- 6:00 PM Dinner
- 7:00 PM Meet your
coach
- MONDAY
- GS/Slalom training (coach will tell you which event you begin camp with). First day on snow, warm up runs, drills and drill courses - Afternoon activity with your coach
- TUESDAY
- GS/Slalom training - Afternoon activity by choice
- WEDNESDAY
- GS/Slalom training - Full camp picnic at Wildwood Park
- THURSDAY
- GS/Slalom training - Afternoon activity by choice
- FRIDAY
- Final training day - Athlete has the choice of either Slalom or GS. Video analysis in the afternoon - Campfire after dinner
- SATURDAY
- Departure day: vans leave around 8:00 AM depending on your flight time - Holdovers sleep in, do laundry, go to Portland - Early arrivals for next session come in that day as well.
DAILY SCHEDULE
- 6:00
- Wake up
- 6:15
- Breakfast
- 6:35
- Bus/vans leave for mountain
- 7:00
- First chair loads
- 7:30
- Free skiing and warm up runs
- 8:15
- Meet your coach at
top of MHSSC lanes
Gates and Drills - 11:30
- Lunch break at top of lanes
- 12:30
- Training ends
- 1:15
- Bus/vans leave mountain
- 2:00
- watch Video with your coach
- 2:15
- Bus leaves mountain
- 3:30 - 4:00
- Afternoon activities depart - MANDATORY
- 6:30
- Dinner
Evening Activities - 8:00
- Camp meeting
- 9:15
- Quiet time
- 9:45
- Lights out
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
MHSSC's philosophy is to have fun in the afternoons doing things you may
not have the opportunity to do at home. We aren't a hard core
dryland camp, but instead offer some fun alternatives in the afternoons.
Our choices include: whitewater rafting, rockclimbing, trampoline,
soccer, cliff jumping, hiking, mountain biking, volleyball, windsurfing,
paintball, softball, golf-cage, unicycle, challenge course and tennis
(we have our own clay court). Where else can you snow ski
and whitewater raft in the same day?!
Click the button to download and watch a video clip of our Afternoon
Activities program.
Evening activities include
video analysis with your
coach, ski tuning, pool, ping-pong, foosball, skateboarding,
basketball and volleyball.
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LODGING and MEALS
Our camp fees include your stay at
The LODGES at SALMON
RIVER MEADOWS. Our main lodge 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. Our
new lodge is making great progress and will be ready
to move-in by mid-June, 2007. The new lodge has a meeting room, 7 sleeping
rooms, a relaxing porch area and a basement rec area with video stations.
Campers have the option of upgrading their housing to
the Golden Poles Condos, located in the village of Government Camp. 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 ramps,
basketball hoops, 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.
Sunday is the usual travel day coming to camp. Our camp counselors are at the Portland Airport from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM to pick up campers. Best arrival time is around noon. You can come on Saturday, which is a "DAY EARLY" for an extra day of skiing and to become acclimated to the altitude ($130 charge). Saturday arrivals can be between 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Write "day early" on your application form at the bottom. **The "day early" arrival is only available for the Summer sessions. You cannot arrive a day early to any of our Fall, Winter, or Spring camp sessions.
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.
DEPARTURESSaturday is the departure day. 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.
IN-BETWEEN SESSIONS
For those campers staying more than one session, Saturdays include
sleeping in, doing laundry and opportunities to see more of Oregon.
We give the holdover campers various options such as going to Lloyd
Center mall in Portland (ice skating/movies) or an overnight
surf camp trip to the Oregon coast with our Surfing coaches. Saturday night dinners include
Mike's famous hand thrown pizza pies. Sundays are free ski days while
new campers are being picked up at the airport. An activity is planned
for each Sunday afternoon.
Surf camp details: If we get at least 5 kids interested in our weekend surf camp, we make it happen. Surf camp cost varies between $60-$120, depending on how many sign-up, and how many nights are spent camping (0-2 nights). This price includes all necessary gear, camping fees, food, and surf lessons. We recommend that if you are interested in surf camp, that you bring your own sleeping bag with you to camp.
CAMP COST$:
Camp costs for kids vary from $875 to $1325 per week. Camp costs can
increase for campers signing up after March 31 especially if they want one
of the more popular weeks. This is due to increased housing and staffing
costs. Included in the camp price: ground
transfers, lodging, meals, camp T-shirt, lift tickets,
coaching,and
video analysis. All
afternoon activities are free except white water rafting ($20) &
paintball ($20).
Applications must include a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve space for each session requested.
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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