SNOWSPORTS CAMPS
For over 50 years, Taos has been famous for its Ski Week programs but with current lifestyles and modern pressures not everyone can get away for 7 days at a stretch. For all such mountain enthusiasts, Taos has invented the new and improved, concentrated and condensed mountain sports camps. The camps are fast, fun, friendly and focused so you can get the most out of your ski time. They will have you feeling like you skied for a week and it’s only a weekend. Camps begin Saturday morning and run through Sunday afternoon, eight hours of instruction in all. The price for all camps is $160 and does not include lift tickets. Lift tickets must be purchased separately. Pre-registration is recommended.
RUT BUSTERS SNOWSPORTS CAMP |
December 17th & 18th, 2011 |
$160* |
WOMEN'S SNOWBOARD CAMP |
February 25th-26th, 2012 |
$160* |
TELEMARK CAMP |
March 3rd-4th, 2012 |
$160* |
MOGUL/STEEPS CAMP |
February 18th-19th &March 17th-18th, 2012 |
$160* |
INSTRUCTOR ACADEMY |
December 2-4, 2011 | $120 |
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*Price does not include lift ticket. Lift tickets must be purchased separately. For our best deal, check out the Taos Card. |
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All rates are subject to change without notice.
RUT BUSTERS SNOWSPORTS CAMP
Do you feel like you have been skiing or boarding for years but not getting any better? Maybe you are stuck in a rut. This camp is designed for "Intermediate" to "Advanced" skiers/riders. The weekend will put you through your paces, get you performing better and reignite your passion for the sport. The curriculum includes all aspects of ski/ride technique as well as a fun mountain experience.
MOGUL/STEEPS CAMP
Outside Magazine calls “Taos, A four letter word for Steep.” If you want to push your limits on Taos’ famed chutes, master the moguls and have fun at the same time, then come on up and try this Camp. You will hike the ridge and find the best of Taos’ exciting terrain along with good friends and expert guides. The curriculum covers technique as well as tactics on steep runs and bumps. You will be dancing through the moguls; skiing all over the mountain and having fun doing it. Nobody can help you to enjoy the challenging part of Taos like the guides from the Taos Mountain Experience. For Advanced to Expert skiers/riders, level 7+
WOMEN’S SNOWBOARD CAMP
Want to learn to ride or ride better? You want to be able to really enjoy your time on the mountain so you can relax and have fun. This is the camp for you. We will improve your skills and enjoyment, of snowboarding. Learn, have fun and enjoy the Mountain in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
TELEMARK CAMP
Telemark skiing is old and new at the same time. Rediscover skiing and learn something new. Telemark skiing adds new skills and teaches balance and finesse to enhance your alpine technique. Or, if you are already a Telemark skier we will teach you to be a better one. You will improve your skills and increase your comfort in the backcountry. It doesn’t matter if you are a first timer or an old pro we have a group for you.
SKI AND SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR ACADEMY
Taos Ski Valley will be hosting the 2011 Ski & Snowboard Instructor Academy on December 2-4, 2011. The cost of the academy is $120 which includes three full days of coaching and full-mountain lift tickets. The focus of the Academy is toward skiers and boarders interested in learning or developing their contemporary teaching and movement skills based on the participants needs.. No prior teaching experience is required. Instructors hired from the academy will be reimbursed the charge for the Academy.
ACADEMY INCLUDES:
* History and philosophy of Taos Ski Valley
* Taos teaching theory and fundamentals of skiing and snowboarding. Practice and demonstration of skills.
* Video analysis.
Please email snowsports@skitaos.org to register for the academy.
Questions? Call 800-776-1111 or email Ernie Blake Ski School.
