Any move, turn, or maneuver on your skies can be broken down and explained through fundamental skills, and the better you understand these skills the more efficiently you’ll ski. Through in-depth examination of the 5 ski fundamentals, on snow movement analysis, and detailed off snow video analysis, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how subtle body movements relate to skiing outcomes in a big way. By the end of the session you’ll be better prepared to make thoughtful adjustments to your own skiing, leading to less repeat injuries, more progression, and ultimately more FUN!
We scheduled this event in May to take advantage of the Northwest’s best “Second Winter” destination. When most ski areas are pairing down or switching off, Timberline is actually expanding their operations hosting, 4+ terrain parks (including a half pipe); up to 4,500 vertical ft. of lift driven sliding from the top of Palmer to our Lodge, wide open groomers, and plentiful backcountry opportunities above and beyond the lifts.
The adventure doesn’t stop when we leave the mountain, every evening we’ll host an optional activity; waterfall hike, movement analysis sessions, restorative stretching, etc. or if you prefer you can spend the afternoon relaxing in one of our on site hot tubs. To keep you going we’ll fuel your body and mind with good nutrition, hardy homemade breakfasts, healthy items to build a perfect sack lunch, and snacks whenever you’re hungry. For dinners we’ll be serving up a family style feast at our lodge, or we’ll make reservations at one of the many local restaurants.
This is an intermediate to advanced Ski session. This session has a minimum participation of 3 persons to operate, if minimum participation is not met within 30 days of travel you will receive a full refund, or you can elect to convert your reservation to a private or semi private session.
Stay for 2 or more consecutive sessions and we’ll cover your lodging for the days in between!
Register 4 or more people on the same reservation and receive a 5% discount!
Certified Instructors receive an additional discount please inquire.
Inclusive
This means we got you covered from the moment you arrive!
- 5 nights lodging, (Shared rooms and bathrooms, there may limited availability for private room at an additional fee)
- 4 days on snow Coaching
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Pre-session meeting with Siamac via “Zoom”
- Video Review Sessions
- 1 coach per 4 guests
- Daily Transportation
- Airport Transfers (campers must arrive by 4pm)
- Off Snow Activities
- Branded Gifts
- Adult Beverages, although some may be provided in general, you’ll buy your own beers
- Domestic flights
- Medical care, we’ll do our best to get you whatever help you need but you’ll be on your
own to foot the bill - Ski gear, you’ll need to bring your own skies, there are a few stores and the
mountain has a demo center if you want to try some different gear - Transportation outside of scheduled itinerary
- Timberline Spring Pass (Sale begins mid March approx. $250)
- Gratuity for your camp leader/coach
-This is an example itinerary, this may change based on conditions and group ambitions –
Day 1, Monday, Arrival Day
Arrive at PDX by 4pm, or Government Camp by 5:30pm. We’ll get moved in and have a leisurely dinner at our lodge where we’ll discuss the week ahead get to know one another and make any equipment modifications for the next days adventure.
Day 2, Tuesday, Fundamentals and Exploration
You’ll spend the day with your group, getting to know the lay of the land while gaining a fresh perspective on your personal technique. Through a variety of tasks we’ll explore the 5 fundamentals of skiing. We’ll then capture video of your skiing and together we’ll use the 5 fundamentals to isolate essential skill development to align your skiing goals with a clear direction for progression. When the lifts stop turning we’ll head back to our lodge where you’ll have a chance to relax and wax up your equipment, before we’re off to dinner and drinks in town!
Day 3, Wednesday, Creative Carving
Wednesdays are usually empty on the mountain, that means wide open opportunities to take your carved turns to the next level, in this clinic we’ll explore a variety of techniques to lay down perfect lines, then we’ll take our newfound skills to less conventional applications. We’ll capture more video on snow so we can take an analytical look at your style back at our lodge.
Day 4, Thursday, Off-Piste
The mountain is prime with natural opportunities to apply your new found skills. In this clinic we’ll take a mindful approach to expanding you’re skill set off the groomed. Whether your new to variable conditions, or you only eat granola and ski in the trees this session will have something for you. For the adventurous you’ll have the option to forgo the car ride down the mountain and well ski the 3 miles back to town instead, by way of the Alpine or Glade trails. After riding we’ll host an optional hike to Tamanawas Falls, followed by dinner and game night at our lodge.
Day 5, Friday, Make it your own
This day is all about you and your personal goals, wherever, and whatever you want to ski is the focus. This day coaches will make sure highlight essential drills and pathways for progression so next time you go skiing you’ll be able to start right where you left off and keep building. We’ll follow up our final day on the mountain with a celebration worthy of our efforts.
Day 6, Thursday, Departure Day
All good things must come to an end (at least a temporary one). Departing flights must be scheduled after 9am. Coaches will make sure you are at the Airport at least 90min minutes before your flight departs.