KNSR/AMP Summer Skiing Opportunity

Written by Administrator | 18 June 2010

The Program is happy to offer to 2010 - 2011 KNSR / AMP members the opportunity to attend a four-day camp in Mt. Hood Oregon August 28 - 31. Travel days August 27 and September 1st.

The four-day camp will focus on skill enhancement in an open and duster / stubbie gate environment, as well as a bump environment if conditions permit. This camp is open to all ages of kids, although due to the conditions on the snowfield at that time of year, athletes younger than 11 years old will be selected on basis of skiing skills.

The skiing session will run from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. depending upon the weather conditions on a day-by-day basis. At this time, we plan to offer afternoon dryland activities suitable for the age groups and interests attending the camp.

At this time of the season, the skiing is performed within given lanes. The snow is cat-groomed with salt, as well as hand salted by coaches in the morning. The slope available at this time of the summer is of a steeper nature, with a slight sidehill for most of the lanes. Athletes need to be aware that unlike our winter skiing, the environment is highly restrictive for any activities other than those planned in the lane by the coaches.

At this time costs are based upon eight athletes attending - this cost will decline as coaches costs are divided between more athletes. We will have no less than 2 coaches, with a 2:8 - 1:8 ratio up to 16 athletes. The estimated cost (based on typical camp design) for eight athletes will be $844.00 for the camp not including travel costs. Again, this cost will decrease with each athlete over the minimum eight required.

At this time we propose that if you are interested in attending the camp, please contact N. O’Neill. Once we determine the numbers for the camp, we will then discuss a variety of options to cut costs in terms of accommodation, meals, and travel. These options range from families camping and traveling independently, to a group van using Mt. Hood Government Camp housing facilities.

For those not familiar with the Mt. Hood area, this is a popular area for activities from windsurfing (Hood River “The Gorge”), golfing, cycling, hiking, etc. All these activities are within a one hour radius from Government Camp at Mt. Hood.

Please contact N. O’Neill at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in this opportunity.

KNSR / AMP Summer Dryland Adventure Camp

Written by Administrator | 18 June 2010

The Program will offer a four-day adventure camp in the Elk Valley if enough interest is apparent. At this time the Program for the four-day camp is as follows:

Evening One:

Families / athletes arrive to set up camp (possibly Island Lake area).

Group Hotdog roast/ fire

Evening game “Capture the flag”

Day One:

Day hike over Heiko’s Trail to Island Lake

Evening meal at Island Lake

Evening group stretch

Day Two:

(Recovery day for group)

Day raft trip down the Lower Elk River

Evening soccer game

Day Three:

a.m. Downhill Mountain Bike at Fernie Alpine Resort (with DH bike coach)

p.m. Cliff jumping at Silver Springs Lake

Evening Yoga for athletes followed by grudge match “Capture the Flag”

Day Four:

a.m. Agility and balance session with guest coach

p.m. Possible water sport afternoon at Kocanoosa Lake (depending on availability of boats)

This camp will run on a cost-only basis. The estimated cost including the costs for the activities / guest coach involved, is $225 (This cost does not include travel, food, or camping costs).

The proposed schedule for this camp:

Arrival: Late afternoon, August 1st

Last day: Evening, August 5th

If you are interested in attending this camp, please contact N. O’Neill at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

This camp is not recommended for those KNSR / AMP athletes under 10 years old. Parental attendance for athletes under 12 years of age is mandatory. All parents are encouraged and welcome to attend and participate! (costs will apply for activities which have a fee).