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2010 Snowboard Camp Guide

by Lucie McLean | 20 Dec 2009
Looking to hone your skills and make some new snow friends this winter? Snowboard camps are the perfect way to do this.

All winter we'll add details of womens and mixed snowboard camps and clinics that we hear about - to make your winter planning a little easier.

If you know of an event we haven't included please email lucie@powderroom.net with all the details.

 

European girls-only camps & clinics

 

Definition Camp at Hemel Hempstead

A two-day camp at Hemel Hempstead's Snow Centre aimed at girls who want to get to grips with freestyle riding. Coaching will take place in groups of no more than eight riders and video analysis will be used to help you get the most of your time. 
Dates: October 3 and 4
Cost: £199
 

Roxy Snow Camps

British snowboarder Lesley McKenna is hosting two Roxy-sponsored camps together with StarSki Chalets in Morzine.  They're aimed at riders who are happy on red runs, at a minimum, and offer the chance to improve all aspects of your snowboarding - with accommodation in a luxury chalet and plenty of fun off-mountain activities too.
Dates: March 14 (fully booked) & March 21 (places still available)
Cost: £680 per week
 

Our Camp Girls Only Week

A week-long camp in a luxury chalet in Morzine. It includes six days riding with pro riders, video analysis, half-board accommodation, six day loft pass, transfers, yoga sessions and evening activities.
Dates: April 4 to 11
Cost: £780
 

Just Snowboard Camps

Just 4 Girls, the original girls snowboard camps, are running a week-long camp in Morzine/Avoriaz in association with Quiksilver. Coaching comes from some of Britain's highest qualified snowboard instructors.
Dates: 12 - 19 December
Cost: £780
 

Mint Snowboarding Over 30s women's camp

A mini camp for women over 30. It's aimed at women who are happy turning on blue runs but are looking to gain confidence on steeper terrain. It offers four half days instruction with Tammy Esten to improve your technique with guided riding outside the lessons. There's also yoga, video coaching, board tech talk and board servicing, an evening snow-shoe walk and a Quiksilver goodie bag. 
Dates: March 20 to 25
Cost: £695
 

Girlie Camps 

The famous girlie camps are  hosting two camps this winter in the Swiss resort of Laax. Riders of all abilities are welcome - including complete beginners. Accommodation consists of four nights at the Mountainhostel and three nights at the infamous Rider's Palace. 
Dates: March 7 - 14 & March 14 - 21
Cost: 840 euros per week (earlybird price of 790 euros available until September 20)
 

Snow and Wake Bulgaria Ladies Camp

This Borovets-based crew are holding their first camp for ladies this season. It includes seven nights full board accommodation, coaching, lift pass, equipment and transfers to and from Sofia airport.
Dates: February 28 - March 7
Cost: £499
 

European mixed camps and clinics

 

One Snowboarding Camps (featuring former British pro Dan Wakeham)
Snowparking Camps (Morzine-based freestyle camps)
Our Camp mixed week (in Morzine)
Just Snowboard Camps (freestyle and technical riding camps in Morzine)
 

North American camps & clinics
 

Breckenridge Women's Ski and Snowboard Camp

This three-day camp starts with an evening reception and includes lunches, a cocktail party, a gift and a celebration dinner. It's aimed at intermediate through to advanced skiers and snowboarders aged 21 and older.
Dates: March 5 - 7
Cost: $370 (three-day lift pass costs an extra $117)
 

Breckenridge Women's Park and Pipe Camp

A two-day camp which in which you can learn the technical skills necessary to get to grips with freestyle riding - and if you're already a park demon, improve your skills with Breck's top female coaches. Classes are small and lunches and a party are included. The session is aimed at intermediate and advanced riders aged 14 and over (although park and pipe experience is not necessary).
Dates: February 6&7
Cost: $195 (two-day lift pass available for an extra $78)
 

Jackson Hole Women's snowboarding Camp

A four day camp led by Julie Zell, three-time World Extreme Snowboard Camp. It's aimed at riders who are confident on blue runs and above. It'll give you a chance to refresh your basic skills and learn new ones. The camp includes coaching. lift tickets, video analysis, lunch, apres activities and dinner parties.
Dates: January 20 - 23
Cost: $1100 including lift tickets and $900 without lift tickets
 

Loon Mountain Droppin' In Snowboard Camp Presented by Oakley

A two-day clinic for women wanting to learn all aspects of terrain park riding. Ride in the camp’s own private park at the top rated terrain park in the East. Learn to dominate any feature or own the 450-foot long Superpipe with the support of the mountain’s best female freestyle coaches.Oakley will be sending two of their women Global Pro Riders to help coach.
Dates: March 6&7
Cost: $198 including lift tickets & lessons
More info: http://www.loonmtn.com/info/winter/xsess.aspx

 

Roxy/Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Board School Learn To Ride Camps

These camps are aimed at complete beginners through to riders who are still working on their basic beginner's terrain skills.  The camps take place on gentle slopes and include coaching, apres fun and prizes.
Dates: December 12&13, January 16&17, March 6&7, March 27&28 and April 10&11
Cost: $185 CDN without lift pass or $223 with lift pass
 

Snowbird Utah Women's Snowboard Camp

Three days of riding with Snowboard's pro riders and instructors. The camp is for riders of all levels and you'll get the chance to tackle steeps, negotiate trees, hit the steeps and learn how to ride powder.
Dates: January 8 - 11 & February 26 - March 1
Cost: $400 (add $100 to include three breakfasts and lunches)
 

Whitetail Women's Days

Aimed at female skiers and snowboarders aged 13 and over, the day offers a light lunch, yoga stretching, skiing or snowboarding instruction for a day, catered lunch and a goody bag.
Dates: January 23 and February 20
Cost: Contact resort for details
 

North American mixed camps and clinics

 

Jackson Hole camps (includes backcountry camps) 
Nonstopsnowboard camps (2 - 11 week camps in Fernie and other Canadian resorts)
Pro Ride camps (8 day camps in Whistler, BC)
Windells camps (mixed camps at Mt Hood and Timberline for juniors and adults)

 

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Submitted by Victoria on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 20:58.

I went to the Definition camp at Hemel this weekend after finding out about it on here.
I have only been riding for 9 months and never tried any freestyle before but I was doing ollies, a box and the best achievement for me was an indy off a kicker! The other girls were so friendly and the coaching was superb. I recommend it to everyone wanting to have a taste of freestyle or improve the basics. There was no pressure but lots of encouragement to try, try, try and it was so worth it even though it hurts a bit now!
I would definitely go again.
Vic xx

Submitted by Silverblue on Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:42.

Excellent article and resource! I am torn - I would really like to go on a camp this year and I think it would really help my riding. However, I also really really REALLY want to do a season next year - have started kinda planning - and I think I may need to cut down on trips this year to afford the season next year. EEP!