2007/8 women's camps and clinics
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Snowboard camps are a great way to improve your riding skills and make some new friends in a supportive, fun environment.
There are sessions all over the world catering for riders of all levels and there could be one near you this winter.
We'll publish details of all the women's camps and clinics we find out about.
If you know of any more that we haven't listed, please email us with the details- lucie@powderroom.net
EUROPE
Just4Girls camps – Morzine
The original British-run girl’s camps return for 2008 with a new chalet base in Morzine. Instruction comes from the Mint Snowboard School and packages include half-board accommodation, coaching, lift pass and transfers.
Dates:
December 16 to 23 - £550
January 20 to 27 - £680
January 27 to February 3 - £680
More info at www.just4girlssnowboarding.com
Our Camp – Morzine
Fun girls camps run by British pro riders including Gilly Seagrave, Emma Lea-Rogers and Sonia Shaw. Accommodation is at two well-established chalets in Morzine.
Dates:
January 20 - 27- More Mountain Chalet - £599
March 30 to April 6 - Ride & Slide Chalet - 920 euros
April 13 to 20 - Ride & Slide Chalet - price tbc
More info at www.ourcamp.co.uk
Girlie Camps – Laax and Saas Fee, Switzerland
Celebrating their fifth year in business (like us!) Girlie camps are once more running week-long camps for girls of all abilities – from complete beginners to competent freestylers. A variety of accommodation options and package deals are available, ranging from 550 euros to 670 euros. There will also be a series of sessions in Saas Fee in April where riders can book their coaching session by the day, rather than by the week, and ride for as many days as they like. More info to come on that soon.
Laax dates:
February 2 to 9
February 9 to 16
March 1 to 8
March 8 to 15
More info: www.girliecamps.com
USA
Droppin' In Women's Weekend - Loon Mountain, NH
The camp costs $198 which includes 2 days lift tickets, lunch, a RED Helmet, and video analysis.
dates:
January 12-13
February 2-3
March 1-2
For more info visit http://www.loonmtn.com or call 603-745-8111.
Women’s snowboard camp – Jackson Hole
A four-day camp aimed at intermediate to expert riders. It‚Äôs run by three-time world extreme snowboard champion Julie Zell and a team of professional instructors. The package includes coaching, video analysis, lunch, apr?®s activities and dinner parties. It costs $890 with lift tickets, and $730 without. Accommodation packages are available through Jackson Hole Resort Lodging. The camp costs $890 including lift ticket or $730 without.
Dates
January 17 to 20 2008
For more info email camps@jacksonhole.com or call 800-450-0477 or 307-739-2686
SnoDays camps - The Canyons, UT
Deluxe camps for women including four-star accommodation, meals, transfers, equipment hire, spa treatments, guiding, apres activities and free goodies.
Dates:
December 12-16, 2007
January 9-13, 2008
February 6-10, 2008
February 27 – March 2, 2008
March 5-9, 2008
March 19-23, 2008
More info at http://snodaisy.com/trips.html
Ride With Friends camp – Snowbird
Four-day camp aimed at intermediate and advanced riders aged 16 and over. The camp includes a welcome reception, coaching and celebration dinner. It costs $740 with options available to add accommodation, spa access and transfers.
Dates:
January 13 to 17 2008
March 9 to 13 2008
More info at www.snowbird.com/mtnschool/ridewomen.html
Burton Women’s Learn To Ride camps - various resorts
Weekend camps for beginners which also offer the chance to demo the latest Burton gear.
More info at www.learntosnowboard.com/womens
Dates and locations:
Copper Mountain, Colorado: January 4 – 6 2008
Northstar-at-Tahoe, California: February 8 – 10 2008
Gore Mountain, NY : January 12-13, March 8-9 2008 www.goremountain.com/mountain/adults.cfm
Burton Women’s Snowboard Clinic – Snowshoe, WV
A two-day camp for riders of all levels. Instruction comes from Snowshoe’s female snowboard instructors and Burton pro riders. You can also check out the latest Burton gear in the on-snow clinic.
Dates: March 19 – 20
More info at www.snowshoemtn.com/todo/win-activities/Burton/index.htm
Burton Women's One-Day Snowboard Clinic – Kirkwood, CA
One day clinics for intermediate to expert riders to improve their skills. The day starts at 9.30 and includes lunch and video analysis. The clinics cost $130 for pass holders or $160 including lift ticket.
Dates:
December 30 2007
January 19 2008
February 9 2008
More info at www.kirkwood.com/winter0607/schoolburtonltr.php
Burton Women’s Two-Day Snowboard Camp – Kirkwood, CA
Women’s camps for riders of all levels – from complete beginners to expert snowboarders. The Burton Mobile Women’s Lounge will be onsite with women specific gear available for demo. Discounts available on kit purchase too. There will also be wine tastings, raffle and a film festival on the Saturday evening. The camp costs $230 for pass holders or $280 including a lift ticket.
Dates: March 15 to 16 2008
More info at www.kirkwood.com/winter0607/schoolburtonltr.php
Women’s Wednesdays – Copper Mountain, CO
A weekly session for female skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The days run 10am to 3pm. You can buy a season-long lesson pass for $350 (or $600 including lift pass) or drop in for a session at $80 a go.
Dates: Every Wednesday from December 5 to March 26.
More info at www.coppercolorado.com/lessonsrentals/adult_programs/womens_wednesdays.htm
CANADA
Burton Women’s Learn To Ride Camps – Whistler
Two-day weekend camps for beginner snowboarders (levels one to three). Each day starts with coffee and muffins and there are apr?®s activities and prizes to be won. The camps cost $CAD145
Dates:
December 8 – 9 2007
January 12 – 13 2008
January 26 – 27 2008
February 9 – 10 2008
March 8 – 9 2008
April 5 – 6 2008
Click here for more info at the Whistler Blackcomb website.
MGT Snowboard Camp – Canada & US
Two-day winter snowboard camps for female riders. They aim to help you improve your freeriding, freestyle and halfpipe skills and coaches include top professional riders such as Leane Pelosi, Alexis Waite, Annie Boulanger and Amber Stackhouse.
Dates:
December 27 & 28 – Mountain Creek, NJ
January 5 – Park clinic – Grouse Mountain, BC
January 6 – Slopestyle - Grouse Mountain, BC
March 29 & 30 – Lake Louise, AB
More info at: www.mgtsnowboardcamp.com
Tricks R 4 Chicks Camp - Mont Blanc
Four-day snowboard and ski camp for women at Mont Blanc in Quebec is sponsored by Oakley and Roxy and coached by professional and certified riders. Pro riders include Erin Comstock, Amber Stackhouse, Alexis Waite, Magalie Dubois, Cath Simms.
Dates: January 3-6, 2008
More info at: hytp://www.ruggedriders.com or call 514.692.2445
