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2009-2010 Alta Clinics and Camps


Alta Performance Ski Camp

Description:

Alta Performance Ski Camps (APSC) has created a new standard for the experience of the expert skier. APSC integrates the legendary natural assets of Little Cottonwood Canyon’s Alta and Snowbird ski areas with a progressive approach to coaching expert all mountain skiers. APSC strives to be the highest manifestation of ski coaching.

  • 1:4 group ratios
  • 3 days of guided skiing on Alta and Snowbird’s expert terrain*
  • All mountain ski tactics and techniques
  • Video analysis
  • Condition specific demos
  • Alignment and functional physical evaluation by a biomechanics expert
  • Evening indoor presentations
The head coaches have developed an innovative system that builds all-mountain confidence and versatility. Outcomes of the system include:
  • Reading the terrain and conditions for ideal line selection
  • Skiing an entire line without interruption
  • Learning how to use your skis in different snow conditions
  • How to use turn shape to attack the hill, yet maintain speed control
ASPC believes that its guests are also athletes aspiring to lofty goals. They want to help you feel the stoke that comes from achieving a new level of performance in the exciting all-mountain environment.

Please join us this winter!

For more information, contact head coach Stephen Helfenbein at phenski@mac.com.


Dates & Times:

December 25-27, 2009, January 1-3 & February 12-14, 2010


Cost:

$600.00

*Lift tickets and lunch sold separately


Registration:

Call Alf Engen Ski School at (801) 799-2271 to register


Download Registration Form


Email, Mail or Fax to:

Alf Engen Ski School/APSC
PO BOX 8064
Alta, UT 84092
(801) 799-2271
FAX: (801) 799-2340

Deseret News Ski School (Learn to ski)

Description:

The Alf Engen Ski School in conjunction with the Deseret News Newspaper runs a Learn-to-Ski program for first time alpine skiers. The program consists of three Saturday sessions starting mid-November. Watch the Deseret News Sports Section for more information or register at any Canyon Sports Location.

  • 1844 E Fort Union Blvd, 801.942.3100
  • 517 S 200 W, 801.322.4220
  • 45 W 10600 S, 801.501.9713


Dates & Times:

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Saturday, December 12, 2009



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Jumpstart Your Groove

Description:

Jump Start the ski season by reconnecting your skills and finding that groove with the experienced pros of the Alf Engen Ski School. This two-day early season clinic is for men and women with upper intermediate through advanced skiing skills. Clinic includes 2 full days of skiing and coaching designed at working toward your goals, improve terrain tactics to enjoy more of Alta plus ski school lift line access. Each day begins at 9 am indoors in the Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge and finishes at 4 pm. You will ski with the same instructor and the same group of skiers of similar ability. We'll get together at the end of the day to review the days events and make a plan for the next day.


Dates & Times:

December 11 & 12, 2009


Cost:

$400.00

*Lift tickets and lunch are purchased separately.


Registration:

Call Alf Engen Ski School at (801) 799-2271 to register


Download Registration Form


Email, Mail or Fax to:

Alf Engen Ski School/Jump
PO BOX 8064
Alta, UT 84092
(801) 799-2271
FAX: (801) 799-2340

Teen Freeride Camp - Christmas and Presidents Day Weeks

Description:

For teens age 13–17. This camp is designed to bring teen skiers together to explore the expert terrain of Alta and its awesome snow conditions. This camp will run continuously during the holidays. Skiers are not required to commit to a specific number of days. Each day of the camp will include coaching that helps skiers challenge Alta’s most adventurous terrain. Skiers will be with the coaches from 9:30am to 3:45pm. A video analysis session will be offered at the end of the day.

Features include:

  • 1:8 group ratios
  • Guided skiing and coaching on all of Alta’s appropriate terrain
  • Freeride skiing tactics and techniques
  • Daily video of freeride skiing
  • Indoor video assessment
The Goal
The outcomes of this camp include:
  • Reading the terrain and conditions for ideal line selection
  • Skiing an entire line without interruptions
  • Learning how to use your skis in different snow types
  • How to use turn shape to attack the hill, yet maintain speed control
Develop and refine your skills for all-mountain skiing. Participants in this camp should consider themselves as young athletes and the Alf Engen Ski School is here to help you reach your peak performance. The coaches can’t wait for you feel the stoke that comes from achieving a new level of skiing on the planet’s best terrain. Please come join us this winter! Skiers are encouraged to sign up early upon their arrival at Alta


Dates & Times:

Saturday, December 26, 2009 through Saturday, January 2, 2010

Saturday, February 13 through Saturday, February 20, 2010


Cost:

$115.00/day

*Lift ticket not included


Email, Mail or Fax to:

Alf Engen Ski School/Teen
PO BOX 8064
Alta, UT 84092
(801) 799-2271
FAX: (801) 799-2340


For more information, Please call the Alf Engen Ski School
801-359-1078 ext. 271