Okemo Mountain School Camps

2026 Okemo Mountain School On-Snow Mini Camps

Build Your Foundation Before Winter

Okemo Mountain School is bringing back its popular On-Snow Mini Camps this fall at Big Snow American Dream in New Jersey, giving alpine ski racers an opportunity to get valuable early-season mileage before winter arrives.

Designed for U10 through U21 athletes, these camps focus on developing the technical fundamentals that carry over all season long. Athletes from any ski racing program are welcome.

Rather than gate training, each camp emphasizes drill progressions, technical skiing, and skill development on open terrain, helping athletes refine movement patterns before moving into race-specific training.

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Camp Highlights

• Three fall mini camps to choose from
• Open to U10–U21 alpine ski racers
• Athletes from all clubs and programs welcome
• Three 2-hour on-snow sessions per camp
• Technical free skiing and drill progressions
• No gate training
• Daily video analysis and review
• Chalk talks covering skiing fundamentals and skill development
• Online video access after each session
• Attend an entire weekend or individual sessions

Each mini camp includes six hours of on-snow training, plus detailed video review sessions designed to reinforce technical learning both on and off the snow.

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Pricing

Single Drop-In Session
$135 per two-hour session

Full Mini Camp
$375 per weekend (three two-hour sessions)

Camp fees include:

• Professional on-snow coaching
• Video review sessions
• Technical chalk talks
• Online access to training video

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Athlete Responsibilities

Athletes are responsible for:

• Lift tickets (available through Big Snow American Dream)
• Lodging (discounted rates may be available upon request)
• Meals

Big Snow’s food court offers a variety of dining options throughout the weekend.

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Typical Weekend Schedule

Camp concludes

Please note: Athletes are not supervised between on-snow sessions and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during those times.

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Why Attend?

The Okemo Mountain School Mini Camps provide an excellent opportunity to:

• Get early-season mileage on snow
• Rebuild technical fundamentals after the offseason
• Improve movement patterns before gate training begins
• Receive personalized coaching and video feedback
• Enter the winter season with confidence

Whether you’re preparing for your first U10 races or getting ready for another U21 campaign, these camps offer a focused environment to sharpen your skiing before the competitive season begins.

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Contact

For additional information or registration questions, please contact:

Chris Hurka
📧 churka@okemomountainschool.org

Jet Robbins
📧 jrobbins@okemomountainschool.org

2026 OMS Indoor Slalom Camp | SNØ Oslo, Norway

High-Volume Slalom Training Before the Season Begins

Okemo Mountain School is heading to SNØ in Oslo, Norway for an intensive Indoor Slalom Camp designed to maximize technical development before the winter race season.

Running October 7–14, 2026, this camp is open to U14 athletes and older and provides an opportunity to train in one of the world’s premier indoor ski facilities while logging high-quality slalom mileage in a focused training environment.

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Camp Highlights

• Five days of slalom training
• 10 two-hour on-snow sessions
• Double training sessions each day
• Groomed and injected training surfaces
• Daily video analysis
• Coach-supported ski tuning
• Daily strength, mobility, and recovery sessions
• Small-group, athlete-focused coaching

This is an intensive camp built for athletes looking to sharpen their slalom skills and gain valuable early-season repetitions before returning to outdoor snow.

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Camp Dates

Who Should Attend?

• U14 athletes and older
• Competitive alpine ski racers
• OMS student-athletes
• Athletes looking for focused early-season slalom training

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Training Focus

Athletes will spend five days concentrating almost exclusively on slalom through a combination of:

• Technical freeskiing
• Slalom gate training
• High-volume repetition
• Skill refinement
• Tactical development

Training surfaces may include both groomed snow and injected surfaces, allowing coaches to tailor conditions to athlete development and progression.

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Beyond the Snow

Each day also includes:

• Video review after training
• Coach-guided ski tuning
• Gym workouts
• Recovery sessions

The combination of on-snow volume, technical feedback, and off-snow preparation creates a complete performance environment for developing athletes.

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Travel

Athletes and coaches will travel together to Oslo, Norway, with flights expected to depart from Boston (BOS). Final flight details will be shared with registered athletes.

Families may choose alternate travel arrangements provided arrival times align with the team’s schedule.

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Pricing

Estimated Camp Cost: Approximately $3,000 USD

Final pricing will depend on the number of participants and finalized travel and accommodation costs.

Airfare is not included.

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What’s Included?

Camp tuition includes:

• Ground transportation in Norway
• Lodging
• Meals
• Lift tickets
• Professional coaching
• Video analysis
• Group activities

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Registration

Registration and deposits are due by June 20, 2026.

Deposit: $1,500

Final camp pricing will be confirmed once accommodations and travel arrangements have been finalized.

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Why Attend?

The OMS Indoor Slalom Camp offers athletes an opportunity to accumulate a tremendous amount of quality slalom training before the outdoor season begins.

With 10 on-snow sessions in five days, professional coaching, video feedback, and access to world-class indoor facilities at SNØ, athletes leave Norway with improved technical consistency, confidence, and a strong foundation heading into the race season.

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Contact

For more information about the OMS Indoor Slalom Camp, please contact:

Jet Robbins
📧 jrobbins@okemomountainschool.org

Chris Hurka
📧 churka@okemomountainschool.org

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2026 OMS Fall Fundamentals Camp | Colorado

Build Your Season Before It Begins

Okemo Mountain School’s 2026 Fall Fundamentals Camp provides athletes with the opportunity to log valuable early-season mileage in Colorado while building the technical foundation needed for a successful race season.

Running November 8–20, 2026 (travel dates may shift slightly based on airfare), the camp is designed primarily for U14 and older athletes, with U12 athletes considered on a case-by-case basis.

Hosted at Keystone Resort, athletes will spend 10 days on snow (weather permitting), focusing on technical freeskiing, skill development, and fundamental movement patterns on both slalom and giant slalom skis before the heart of the season begins.

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Camp Highlights

• 10 days of on-snow training (weather permitting)
• One scheduled rest day
• Technical freeskiing and fundamentals
• Training on both SL and GS skis
• Video analysis and technical feedback
• Ski tuning education
• Daily study hall
• Athlete-focused coaching environment
• Open to OMS athletes, Okemo Competition Center athletes, and athletes from other programs

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Travel dates may adjust by one day on either end depending on airfare.

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Who Should Attend?

• Primarily U14, U16, FIS and older athletes
• U12 athletes considered individually
• OMS student-athletes
• Okemo Competition Center athletes
• Athletes from other clubs and programs are welcome

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Pricing

Overnight Camp

$4,500
OMS athletes enrolled during November

$5,500
OMS athletes not enrolled during November and athletes from other programs

Day Camp (No Lodging or Meals)

$2,700
OMS athletes enrolled during November

$3,700
OMS athletes not enrolled during November and athletes from other programs

Deposit

A $1,500 deposit is required by September 11 to secure a spot.

Final camp pricing will be confirmed shortly after the registration deadline.

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What’s Included?

Camp tuition includes:

• Lodging
• Breakfast and dinner
• Lunch supplies for packed lunches
• Ground transportation
• Professional coaching
• Lane and training fees

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Not Included

Athletes are responsible for:

• Lift access at Keystone (Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass accepted)
• Airfare
• Lunch purchased on the mountain
• Meals while traveling to and from Colorado

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Lodging & Meals

Athletes and coaches stay together in condominiums near Keystone.

Campers receive:

• Their own bed (bedrooms may be shared)
• Daily breakfast
• Family-style dinners prepared with teammates under coach supervision
• Lunch-making supplies for packed lunches

Meals are designed to help athletes develop independence while maintaining a team environment throughout camp.

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Academics

OMS student-athletes continue working with their teachers remotely throughout camp using scheduled study hall periods.

Athletes attending from other schools are expected to complete coursework provided by their home schools.

Remote tutoring may also be available for non-OMS athletes if additional academic support is needed.

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Travel Information

Coaches will travel together on designated flights into Denver International Airport.

Athletes are encouraged to book the same flights to simplify transportation to Keystone.

Flight details will be shared with registered athletes once finalized.

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Why Attend?

The Fall Fundamentals Camp is designed to help athletes arrive at the start of the race season technically prepared and confident.

By emphasizing movement quality, technical skiing, and mileage before race intensity ramps up, athletes leave Colorado with a stronger foundation that carries into training and competition all winter long.

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Contact

For additional information, please contact:

Jet Robbins
📧 jrobbins@okemomountainschool.org

Chris Hurka
📧 churka@okemomountainschool.org