North America's largest summer race training facility

Mt. Hood is located about 50 miles (80 km) east-southeast of the city of Portland, on the border between Clackamas and Hood River counties. Mt. Hood's snow-covered peak rises 11,249 ft (3,429 m) and is home to twelve glaciers. It is the highest mountain in Oregon and the fourth-highest in the Cascade Range. Timberline Lodge is a National Historic Landmark located on the southern flank of Mount Hood just below Palmer Glacier. Mount Hood is part of the Mount Hood National Forest, which has 1.067 million acres (1667 mi², 4318 km²), four designated wilderness areas which total 189,200 acres (295 mi², 766 km²), and more than 1200 mi (1900 km) of hiking trails.

 

US Racing Camp is designed to meet the specific needs of developing ski racers, with emphasis on racer education, fun and safety. Our success comes from offering an athlete focused environment as each individual builds personal confidence within a healthy and structured team atmosphere. The daily on and off-snow program is designed to promote knowledge and understanding of racing skills, equipment and fitness, all in a positive and energized learning environment.

The on-snow program consists of 5 days of slalom and 5 days of giant slalom. Focus will be on the technical fundamentals and their application to learning advanced tactical skills. US Racing Camp is prefect for racers aiming for increased success at regional and national level competition.

Two active rest days are also scheduled to ensure proper recovery from training intensive blocks with a day of windsurfing and water sports in beautiful Columbia River Gorge and a day white water rafting on the famous Deschutes River.

 

 

0530                Wake-up and morning fitness
0600                Breakfast
0630                Depart for skiing
0700                Load chair lifts
0720 – 1200    Ski Training (with ½ hour break)
1230                Lunch
1300 – 1400    Rest period
1400 – 1500    Equipment selection / see testing
1500 – 1700    Dryland activity
1800 – 1900    Dinner
1900 – 2000    Video
2100                In rooms for bed