Summer Snow Camp Guide
July 03, 2009 @ 9:31 AM - Features: Travel
Betty Rides camp at Woodward
Most people love summer and spend the rest of the year eagerly waiting for the days to get warmer again. And although we have to admit that summer also has positive sides like sitting in a beergarden or hanging out on the beach, some of us are just made for the snow.
If that’s you fear not, just check out our a list of fantastic camps, where you can pursue your love for snowboarding or skiing even in the summer. Whether you want to work on your general riding skills, learn a backflip, meet your favourite pro rider or just have some fun with fellow snow lovers, there’s something for everyone in here.
by Anna Langer
GIRLIE SUMMER CAMP
Where:
Les Deux Alpes, France
When:
4.-11. July
What:
* Accommodation (apartments 4-8 person), self catering
* 6 days of lift ticket
* 5 days coaching
* Lessons about safety on the mountain and in the slopes
* Video analysis to keep up with your progress
* Girlie Mountain Compendium
* Sister- and Brother party with Brotherhood camps
* Price: 740 euros/week
Why:
Enjoy a week of shredding only with girls and Roxy rider Suray Fernández in one of the best resorts in Europe. The boys will be back for the final party (which is the only time you really need them, right?) that is organised in association with Peter Storm’s Brotherhood Snowboard Camp.
BETTY RIDES AT WINDELLS SNOWBOARD CAMP
Where:
Woodward at Copper, Colorado, USA
When:
June-August
What:
* Accommodation at Copper’s Edge building in twin rooms next to the slopes
* 3 meals a day included
* Park riding in the morning
* Barn sessions in the afternoon and evening
* Unlimited access to bungee jump, mountain biking, bumper boats, mini-golf, skateboarding at the Cage, video editing at the Cage, hiking, tour of skate parks, and free time at the Barn
* One session of go-karting per week
* design-a-shirt sponsor night
* Heshin’ Delicatessen’s food fights
* Price: 1100 Euros/week
Why:
This camp is not only organised by the longest running women’s snowboard company Betty Rides, Windells Snowboard Camp is also the very first Indoor/Outdoor ski and snowboard camp on the planet! They have just added two tow-ropes in the terrain park to spare you all the bloody hiking, and the indoor training space the Barn with trampolines, snowflex and skatelite features offers unique possibilities to hone your skills off the mountain.
Session 3 – June 26 – July 3
Session 4 – July 6 – July 13
Session 5 – July 19 – July 22 – Special Coach: Celia Miller
Session 6 – July 26 – August 2
Session 7 – August 5 – August 11
bettyrides.com
woodwardatcopper.com
Visiting Orage pro Taylor Seaton hanging out with some campers
HIGH CASCADE SNOWBOARD CAMPS
Where:
Mt. Hood, Oregon, USA
When:
July-Aug
What:
* Airport shuttles to/from Portland Airport
* Daily Transportation
* Lodging
* Food (prepared by the world famous K-Unit™)
* Lift tickets
* Access to the private HCSC Snowboard Parks
* Coaching by Hana Beaman, Leanne Pelosi, Erin Comstock and Alexis Waite
* Video Analysis
* Unlimited 2009 board, boot and binding demos
* Totally Awesome Off-hill Activities
* 22,000+ sq. ft. of private Skate Parks
Why:
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, the HCSC camps are holding special Signature Sessions all summer long. Ride with your role models Hana Beaman (July 6-14), Leanne Pelosi (Aug 8-15) or Erin Comstock and Alexis Waite (July 17-25).
