2026 Ski Racing Camp Guide: Top Training Opportunities Around the World

The College Cup Camp offers a unique opportunity for accomplished rising U16 and FIS skiers to train directly with coaches from elite U.S. college programs. Athletes train in a team environment at one of the world’s premier summer ski racing venues while gaining valuable insight into the pathway to collegiate ski racing.

In addition to on snow training, athletes and parents participate in seminars led by college coaches that cover NCAA regulations, recruiting, admissions, and what it takes to compete at the collegiate level. The program provides valuable knowledge and tools to help families better understand and navigate the college recruiting process.

College Cup Camp | July 19 – 26 2026 | Saas Fee, Switzerland 

Apex2100 Perform Better Camps offer U12 and U14 ski racers the opportunity to train with Apex2100’s expert coaching team at top European glacier resorts, indoor ski centres, and alpine venues from May through November 2026. Focused on building strong fundamentals in giant slalom and slalom, the camps combine structured training with a fun, supportive environment that helps young athletes develop confidence and a love for the sport.

Camp 1 | May 23rd- May 31st, 2026 | Les Deux Alpes, France

Camp 2 | June 7th- June 27th, 2026 | Val d’Isère, France

Camp 3 | Indoor July Camp | July 5th- July 11th, 2026 | Ladgraaf, Holland

Camp 4 | Oslo SNO Indoor Camp | August 22nd- August 30th, 2026 | Oslo, Norway

Erich Sailer Ski Racing Camps on Mt. Hood continue the legacy of pioneer Erich Sailer, who founded one of the first summer ski racing camps in the U.S. in 1956. Led today by Martina Sailer and 7-time Olympian Sarah Schleper, the camp focuses on strong fundamentals, natural movement, and repetition through high-volume slalom and giant slalom training on Lane 1 at Timberline. Athletes benefit from structured gate sessions, video analysis, timing, dryland training, and coaching from elite racers, continuing a tradition that has helped develop athletes such as Lindsey Vonn, Julia Mancuso, and Paula Moltzan.

Summer Camp Session 1 | June 6th-June 12th, 2026 | Mt. Hood, OR

Summer Camp Session 2 | June 13th- June 19th, 2026| Mt. Hood, OR

Join Stiegler Ski Racing Camps this summer for high-quality training in Copper Mountain, Colorado and Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Led by World Cup athletes Resi and Seppi Stiegler, these camps provide a personalized training environment with small group sizes, excellent snow conditions, and fast lift access to maximize time on snow.

Athletes will train GS and Slalom, participate in daily dryland sessions, video analysis, and team meetings, and stay within walking distance of the lifts. These projects are open to U16 and older athletes, and spots are secured in the order deposits are received.

Camp Locations & Dates

• Copper Mountain, Colorado — May 29 – June 5, 2026 (7 days on snow)
• Saas-Fee, Switzerland — July 27 – August 11, 2026 (12 days on snow)

Registration is now open and we look forward to working with you this summer.

Ski Zenit is a Swiss ski racing organization dedicated to providing high-level training for athletes of all ages, abilities, and nationalities. Since 2008, their camps have become a staple in the international ski racing community, combining modern technical coaching with structured athletic development.

Athletes train in small groups based on age and ability with experienced professional coaches. Each camp includes on-snow technical and tactical training, fitness and conditioning sessions, video analysis, ski tuning support, and structured off-snow activities designed to support long-term athlete development.

These programs are ideal for racers looking to build strong technical, physical, and tactical foundations in world-class summer and winter training environments.

Camp Locations & Dates

• Zermatt, Switzerland — June 29 – July 12, 2026 (Children 10–15 & FIS athletes)
• Saas-Fee, Switzerland — July 20 – August 16, 2026 (Children 8–15, FIS & Masters)
• El Colorado, Chile — July 20 – August 16, 2026 (Children 8–15, FIS & Masters)

Green Mountain Valley School (GMVS) offers a series of training camps designed to help young racers build strong technical fundamentals in a variety of environments.

Camp Lineup:

• Power Camp – Mt. Hood, OR | June 23–July 5, 2026 (U12–U14)
• Indoor Slalom Camp – Big Snow, NJ | August 2026
• Colorado Preseason Camp – A-Basin & Loveland, CO | November 2026
• Holiday Race Camp – Sugarbush, VT | December 2026
• Power Race Camps – Sugarbush, VT | January & March 2027 (U12–U14)

These camps focus on technical skill development through drills, free skiing, gate training, and video analysis while giving athletes valuable training opportunities throughout the year.

PV Alpine offers year-round training camps designed to help junior racers accelerate their development through structured programming, world-class coaching, and a personalized training environment led by Olympic coach Ryan Shorter.

Camp Lineup:

• Spring Camp – Winter Park, CO | April 30–May 4, 2026
• Mt. Hood Summer Camps – Mt. Hood, OR
  • Session 1 | June 20–27, 2026
  • Session 2 | June 29–July 6, 2026
  • Session 3 | July 8–15, 2026
• Fall Camps – Winter Park, CO
  • Session 1 | Nov. 17–21, 2026
  • Session 2 | Nov. 22–28, 2026

Each camp focuses on targeted skill development through structured training sessions, technical drills, and individualized coaching aimed at helping athletes maximize improvement throughout the camp experience.

OL Ski Racing School Camps provides summer training designed to deepen athletes’ technical understanding of the sport through immersive coaching and a long-standing philosophy of developing complete ski racers.

Camp Lineup (Mt. Hood, OR / Colorado):

• Week 1 | June 30 – July 7, 2026
• Week 2 | July 7 – July 14, 2026
• Bonus Session | July 14 – July 19, 2026

Open to athletes ages 7–22, the camps focus on technical development, ski racing fundamentals, and expanding athletes’ understanding of the sport through innovative coaching approaches. OL Ski Racing School, founded by Tony Olin and Olympian Josee Lacasse, has helped develop numerous top racers, including Nina O’Brien, Foreste Peterson, Erik Arvidsson, and Lila Lapanja.

Mt. Hood Summer Ski Camps offers 11 week-long alpine training sessions on the Palmer Glacier, focusing on slalom and giant slalom development through drills, full-length courses, and daily video analysis. With more than 45 years of experience, the camp is open to athletes of all levels—from first-time racers to FIS, collegiate, and adult competitors.

Camp Lineup – Mt. Hood, OR (Summer 2026):

• Session 1 | May 31 – June 6
• Session 2 | June 7 – June 13
• Session 3 | June 14 – June 20
• Session 4 | June 21 – June 27
• Session 5 | June 28 – July 4
• Session 6 | July 5 – July 11
• Session 7 | July 12 – July 18
• Session 8 | July 19 – July 25
• Session 9 | July 26 – Aug. 1
• Session 10 | Aug. 2 – Aug. 8
• Session 11 (Adults Only) | Aug. 9 – Aug. 15

Open to athletes ages 7 through adult, the program blends high-quality on-snow training with classic Mt. Hood summer activities like rafting, climbing, and hiking.

The Ligety Weibrecht Ski Camp offers summer training at Mt. Hood, Oregon, where athletes train alongside an experienced staff that has included Olympic and World Cup athletes such as Ted Ligety and Andrew Weibrecht. The camp focuses on developing complete ski racers through on-snow technique work and discussions on preparation, equipment, fitness, and mindset.

Camp Lineup – Mt. Hood, OR (2026):

• Masters Session (Mahre 15.0) | June 11–14
• Session 1 | June 12–18
• Session 2 | June 18–24
• Session 3 | June 24–30

Open to athletes U10 through Masters, the camp combines technical training with mentorship from coaches who bring experience from the club level to the Olympic stage.

National Alpine Ski Camps (NASC) offers high-quality alpine race training for athletes ages U10–U18 at premier summer and fall training locations. The program features a 6:1 athlete-to-coach ratio and a structured training approach that combines technical skill development, gate training (GS and Slalom), video analysis, and tactical sessions. Summer camps are held on Mt. Hood, Oregon, with athletes staying at NASC’s private Salmon River Reserve campus and participating in both on-snow training and outdoor activities. The fall race camp at Big Sky, Montana continues the same athlete-centered coaching approach, preparing racers for the competition season through focused GS and slalom training.

2026 Camp Dates

Summer – Mt. Hood, Oregon

• Session 0: May 27 – June 6
• Session 1: June 8 – June 16
• Session 2: June 18 – June 26
• Session 4: July 8 – July 16
• Session 5: July 18 – July 26

Fall – Big Sky, Montana

• Fall Camp: November 21 – November 28, 2026

Okemo Mountain School is offering two exciting training opportunities in 2026 for young athletes looking to stay active and build skills both on and off the slopes. Their programs combine professional coaching, outdoor adventure, and a team-focused environment designed to develop athletic ability and confidence.

Adventure Sports Camp
Ages 10–16 | $650/week
Sessions: July 13–17, July 27–31, August 10–14, August 24–28

Spring Slalom Step Up Camp
Ages U10–U14 | $435
Dates: April 1–3, 2026

Killington Mountain School’s BOOST Camps are designed for U10–U14 alpine athletes looking to develop strong fundamentals and build confidence on snow. Led by KMS coaches, these camps combine focused technical training with dryland preparation to help young racers progress in a supportive, high-performance environment.

BOOST Spring SL Fundamentals Camp
Location: Killington Resort, Vermont
Ages: U10–U14
Dates: April 9–12, 2026

BOOST Mt. Hood Camp
Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon
Ages: U10–U14
Dates:
• U10: June 21–28, 2026
• U12/U14: June 21–July 3, 2026

BOOST Saas-Fee Camp
Location: Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Ages: U12, U14, U16
Dates: August 7–23, 2026

Winter Park Competition Center offers structured spring and early-season training opportunities at one of Colorado’s highest elevation resorts. With reliable snowmaking, dedicated training lanes, and block-based scheduling, these camps provide teams and athletes valuable gate training during both late spring and the early winter build-up to the race season. Programs focus on slalom and giant slalom training in a professional environment designed to maximize repetition, technical development, and preparation for the competitive season.

Camp Training Windows

Spring Training (May Camps)
Location: Winter Park Resort, Colorado
Dates: Begins the first Friday after Winter Park Resort’s public closing date (May 2026)

Fall / Early Season Training
Location: Winter Park Resort, Colorado
Dates: November–December 2026

Southeastern Alpine Race Camps (SARC) offers a premier summer training experience for athletes ages 8–18 at Mt. Hood, Oregon. The overnight camp combines daily on-snow gate training with afternoon dryland sessions, video review, and athlete education focused on tuning, mental skills, and sport science. Designed to foster both technical development and personal growth, SARC provides a supportive team environment where athletes can build confidence, independence, and strong racing fundamentals.

Camp Dates:

Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon
Ages: 8–18

Session 1: June 12–19, 2026
Session 2: June 19–26, 2026

Athletes may register for one or both sessions.

Keely’s Camp for Girls offers a range of ski racing and mountain camps designed to empower and inspire young female athletes through high-quality coaching and mentorship from an all-female staff of Olympians, World Cup racers, and NCAA athletes. Founded by World Cup skier Keely Kelleher, the camps focus on technical development, confidence-building, and creating a supportive community where girls can grow as skiers and leaders both on and off the snow.

Camp Dates & Locations:

Spring Send Big Mountain Camp
Location: Grand Targhee, Wyoming
Dates: March 26–29, 2026

Big Snow Indoor Slalom Camp
Location: Big Snow American Dream, New Jersey
Dates: May 1–3, 2026 | September 25–27, 2026

Mt. Hood Summer Ski Racing Camps
Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon
Dates:
• June 13–18, 2026 (5-Day Slalom Camp)
• June 13–23, 2026 (10-Day Camp)
• June 25–July 1, 2026
• July 3–9, 2026
• July 11–17, 2026

Founded in 1982, Rowmark Ski Academy combines high-performance alpine training with a strong academic program. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Rowmark athletes train primarily at Utah Olympic Park and have gone on to compete at the highest levels of the sport, including the U.S. Ski Team, NCAA programs, World Championships, and the Olympic Games. Their summer and preseason camps provide structured training opportunities for academy athletes at premier ski venues around the world.

2026 Camp Dates & Locations

FIS Camps
May 16–23, 2026 — Mammoth, California
Aug. 28–Sept. 15, 2026 — El Colorado, Chile
Oct. 3–7, 2026 — Wittenberg, Germany
Oct. 10–24, 2026 — Hintertux, Austria
Nov. 13–24, 2026 — Big Sky, Montana

U16 Camps
May 16–23, 2026 — Mammoth, California
Aug. 28–Sept. 15, 2026 — El Colorado, Chile
Oct. 10–24, 2026 — Stubaital, Austria
Nov. 13–24, 2026 — Big Sky, Montana

Note: These camps are exclusively available to Rowmark Ski Academy athletes. Athletes interested in joining the program should visit Rowmark Ski Academy’s website to learn more about enrollment and training opportunities.

Burke Mountain Academy’s December Development Camp offers young racers an opportunity to experience early-season training at one of the top alpine venues in North America. Designed as BMA’s primary on-campus recruiting event, the three-day camp focuses on fundamental skill development, racing experience, and small-group instruction from BMA coaches. Athletes train on Burke Mountain’s world-class slopes while getting a firsthand look at the academy’s high-performance environment.

Camp Details

Location: Burke Mountain, Vermont
Ages: U14, U12, and second-year U10 (2013–2017 birth years)
Dates: December 19–21, 2026 (tentative)
Format: Day camp only

Applications open in late summer 2026, with an application deadline of October 15. Acceptance is determined through an application process due to limited space.

NYSEF’s Les 2 Alpes Summer Training Project provides athletes with an international glacier training experience focused on building mileage, refining technical skills, and introducing tactical elements of slalom and giant slalom. With daily on-snow sessions on the Les 2 Alpes Glacier, athletes combine high-volume free skiing, directed drills, and structured dryland activities in one of Europe’s premier summer training environments.

Camp Dates & Location

Location: Les 2 Alpes, France
Dates: June 24 – July 6, 2026

Gould Academy offers two summer opportunities designed to support the development of young alpine athletes through technical training and athletic education. The U12/U14 Fundamentals Camp in Les Deux Alpes, France focuses on building strong movement patterns and ski racing fundamentals through freeskiing, drills, and gate training on one of Europe’s premier summer glaciers. In Maine, ELITEAM Camps combine physical challenges with education in sports physiology, psychology, and nutrition to help athletes develop both mental and physical performance skills.

Camp Dates & Locations

Gould Alpine U12/U14 Fundamentals Camp
Location: Les Deux Alpes, France
Dates: June 20 – July 1, 2026

ELITEAM Camps
Location: Bethel, Maine (Gould Academy)
Session 1: July 13 – 18, 2026
Session 2: July 20 – 25, 2026

As one of the premier ski academies in the United States, Stratton Mountain School (SMS) is excited to offer the NextGen Camps, providing exceptional year-round opportunities for young athletes to train with SMS coaches in a ski academy environment. These camps are designed to accelerate athlete development while giving racers a firsthand experience of elite ski academy training.

Athletes receive personalized coaching on technique and tactics, extensive gate training, and daily video review and technical talks to reinforce learning. The camps are led by Junior Development Director Sydney Koop, alongside experienced NextGen coaches Jim Sullivan and Dave Sklar, maintaining a low athlete-to-coach ratio for individualized attention. Additional expertise comes from High Performance Director Joe Colotti, who supports alpine conditioning, and Alpine Program Director and former U.S. Olympic team coach Michael Morin, who oversees technical and tactical training.

With outstanding training environments at Stratton Resort, Mt. Hood, and Big Snow, SMS NextGen Camps help young racers build skills, confidence, and momentum for the upcoming season.

2026 NextGen Camp Schedule

Summer Camp – Mt. Hood
June 22 – July 1, 2026

SMS High Performance Camp – Mt. Hood
July 20 – July 24, 2026

The Radius Banff Spring Camp returns April 7–13, 2026, offering a seven-day high-performance training opportunity at Sunshine Village Ski Resort in Banff, Alberta. Designed for U16, U14, U12, and U10 athletes, the camp focuses on Super-G and Giant Slalom development in one of North America’s premier spring training environments.

Athletes will benefit from structured daily progression, high-quality hill space, and experienced coaching aimed at building strong technical fundamentals, confidence in speed events, and improved race tactics. The camp includes a mix of technical freeskiing, gate training, and speed training, with U12 athletes also having the opportunity to compete in the Alberta U12 Finals during the weekend.

Radius Ski Camps emphasizes consistent coaching, structured learning progression, and access to top training lanes to help athletes maximize development during the spring training period.

2026 Camp Dates
📍 Sunshine Village – Banff, Alberta

• April 7: Tech Freeski
• April 8–11: Super-G / GS Training
• April 12–13: GS Training

Ski Master Canada will host three fall training camps at Hintertux Glacier in Tyrol, Austria, offering athletes the opportunity to train at one of Europe’s premier glacier venues. Led by an experienced Olympic-level coaching staff, the camps provide high-quality on- and off-snow training designed to help athletes elevate their technical skills and race preparation ahead of the winter season.

Training at 3,250 meters on the Hintertux Glacier, athletes train alongside regional and international teams while benefiting from a structured program that includes gate training, video analysis, ski tuning support, and conditioning. Ski Master Canada camps are offered as all-inclusive packages, featuring airfare, transportation, lodging, lift tickets, meals, and professional ski service, along with opportunities to explore nearby Austrian cities.

2026 Camp Dates
📍 Hintertux Glacier – Austria

• Fall Camp 1: October 28 – November 7, 2026
• Fall Camp 2: November 6 – November 16, 2026
• Fall Camp 3: October 28 – November 16, 2026