Rippin Chix Steeps Camp with Alison GAnnett
A benefit for The Save Our Snow Foundation, bringing cost-effective solutions to Climate change to schools in the US.
Freeskiing champion Alison Gannett is proud to bring her infamous steep skiing camps for women to locations all over the country.
The camps sold out in 2008, 2009, and 2010, so reserve your space early.
These camps are for real skiers wishing to improve their skills and confidence in a life-changing weekend. Open to alpine and tele chix wishing to improve their skills and confidence on black runs, with 5 exciting levels.
il
NEW for 2011 - SILVERTON STEEPS CAMP!
This new camp for 2011 incorporates Skiing Mag’s top ski area for the steeps and Alison’s infamous steeps camp. Camp is limisted to B-D levels, with descent fitness as there is some hiking. If you feel comfortable skiing the double black runs at Crested Butte, Jackson, Taos, Alta, etc, you’ll be fine here. We will have two guided groups (guides are mandatory) with Alison and another champion instructor rotating between the two groups.
You must purchase guided lift tickets in addition to the camp price of $350, for a total of $584.
NEW for 2011 - Ultimate Rippin Chix CAMP Aspen Highlands, CO.
March 5-6th. Intro to the steeps and beyond.
Heather Paul of Ultimate Groove & Alison Gannett of Rippin’ Chix have teamed up to offer Ultimate Rippin’ Chix Steep Skiing camp at the infamous Aspen Highlands. This 2-day camp includes two full days of instruction, wine and cheese party Saturday evening with a huge raffle from their team of sponsors (including Smartwool, K2, Marmot, Patagonia, Osprey & Head), demo gear from K2 & Head, goody bags and video. The instruction will focus on steep skiing with several group levels, from introductory to steep skiing to mastering the steeps. Participants must be able to make 10 consecutive turns on a black diamond run and are welcome to join with either alpine or telemark gear.
Join Alison and Heather for the first ever Ultimate Rippin Chix camp at Aspen Highlands and learn from some of the best women in the industry.
camp price:$350.Spaces limited. Discount lift tickets available.
Camp Levels:
A level - can ski 10 consecutive turns on a black run.
B level - Those who wish to start skiing double blacks at harder areas like Crested Butte, Whistler, Jackson, Taos, Tahoe. Can ski double blacks at Vail, Copper, East Coast resorts - etc.
C level - Those who can ski double blacks but need confidence and tricks to negotiate rocks and stumps
D level - Those who can ski double blacks all the time and wish to learn to jump off rocks and ski faster.
E level - Those looking jump bigger cliffs, straightline and compete in extreme contests.
Learn Alison’s special step by step progression method to tackling the steeps, including her five ways to catch air, and special tricks to make the tough stuff like rocks, trees, powder, chutes, and moguls seem easy.
BOOKING:
You may pay online here with Google Checkout, or send a check to:
AG Global Cooling, LLC - Box 2828, Crested Butte, CO 81224
CANCELLATIONS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, even due to injury.
MORE: This two day camp focuses on changing your life through improving confidence in your skiing. While baby steps are emphasized and comraderie, this camp does not come complete with yoga, red wine or filet mingon. Included is world class instruction and instructors, video analysis, free demos, and insane goodie bags and raffles. Crested Butte Mountain Resort is one of the best places in the world to brush up on your skills - with lift service access to the infamous North Face, Phoenix Bowl, Spellbound Bowl, Teocalli Bowl, The Headwall, Banana, Forest and Peel. It is like having the backcountry without all the hiking, gear and worry! Nevertheless, participants should be fit, able to ski all day for two days in a row, and accustomed to 10,000 foot altitudes. Those coming from sea level might want to schedule some extra time to get the most out of the weekend. All women eager to improve their skills and have a fun experience are welcome. Telemark, AT or Alpine Fat skis are recommended as the powder snow holds on the ungroomed terrain for weeks after a storm. Skis with at least a 90mm waist are preferred. Head skis are available for demo on a first come first serve basis.
DISCOUNT LODGING
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is offering us a special deal on luxury lodging at the ski area. Guests will make room reservations directly to Crested Butte Vacations at (888) 443-6715 between the hours of 8AM - 6PM, Monday through Sunday. To insure receiving the special group rate, the guests must identify the group name, RippinChix when making reservations. Guest are also able to make reservations online by going to www.skicb.com/mygroup. Code is RippinChix.
If this isn’t your speed, there is all kinds of great lodging, including the CB Hostel, Old Town Inn, Christiana Guest House, or Elk Mountain Lodge - all in the Town of CB, linked by a free bus.
More Testimonials:
“The Camp was amazing. From the moment we arrived throughout our two days until after - there was an amazing feeling of camaraderie and support. I was fortunate enough to be in a group of 6 amazing women - all at relatively the same level who were really looking to kick it up a notch. Each of us had our motivations - some wanted to keep up with their significant others, some just really wanted to rip but immediately, from the first run down until the last jump in psychedelic rocks, the group was supportive and encouraging. We each had our challenges but very quickly the group learned how to help each individual overcome their challenges. Women are perfectionists and when it comes to things like jump rocks/cliffs, skiing faster and steeper you need that support network to "get out of your own head" and realize that you can do this and do it well. It might take a couple times, but you will get it. Carrie-Jo is awesome. She has this incredible ability to give constructive criticism, while still making you feel as though you are a rock-star. We all came to camp with our challenges and weak points that we wanted to work on, and she definitely reminded us of them but she also helped us figure out how to overcome these challenges and never made us feel bad about ourselves. She worked and adapted her teaching style to meet our learning styles - this is not an easy task and I was incredibly impressed by her. It can be intimidating - to be coached by some of the best skiers in the world - but Carrie-Jo makes you feel like she is just another one of the girls. Laughing with us, sharing stories and truly becoming a friend. She just happens to be a friend who can rip better than most others. Which is a very cool thing.” Libby Waldo
What you should know
Where:
Silverton
Feb 12-13th 2011
Aspen Highlands
March 5-6th 2011
How much:
$350 plus tickets.
Discounted lift tickets also available.
Special Thanks:
HEAD, KEEN, Osprey, Patagonia, NEMO, Elemental Herbs, 22 Designs, Pistil Hats, Outdoor Research, Acli-mate
whatcha get:
Bitchin Goodie Bags, Free Head Demo skis, Video and Photography analysis, instruction that will change your skiing and your life, guaranteed.
Whatcha learn:
baby steps for steeps, trees, moguls, powder, and a million tricks to tackle air, rocks, stumps and all the yucky stuff.
My overall evaluation of the camp is so positive. I'm going to try to not use the words "amazing", "incredible" and "inspiring" so many times that it gets annoying, but I'm having a hard time thinking of any other words right now. I am also thankful that it is just women. I ski with dudes all the time and although they are faster and more risk taking than I am which makes me improve on some levels, being surrounded by girls who want to be awesome skiers takes it to a different level. It's inspiring to see another woman who's skiing ability is similar to mine, make the decision to launch off something. To me, it isn't necessarily a competitive feeling of "if she's doing it then I better do it" that I get when I see that, but more of a "if she can do that, then I can do that" which results in me pushing past my comfort zone somewhat and improving my skiing. My experiences both years that I've done the camp have been really amazing...I've come away with new skills, new confidence, and an incredible feeling of happiness at being around such cool girls all weekend.” -Tanya Barb
“Down to earth women everywhere. The camp was great. All the instructors and volunteers really were fantastic people. They were "rippin' but very real. I think most of the women who were there were there for the same goals no matter what group. everyone seemed to be out to have fun, enjoy and get better which was great. No competitions or weird energy. The camp was also organized, very well run. I thought it was great to have everyone get in a circle the second day and share what they had learned. That was actually where I heard a the terms that helped me get my form in line, "stacked and zipper down the hill." We had been trying other sayings and ways to try and visualize this with our group the day before but it was important to hear the other ideas. Also, no doubt about it the free schwag was great, and unexpected. thank you.” Lynette Zavodny.
“I really enjoyed the camp. Shelly was a great instructor. I liked that she was willing to do anything with us (trees, little air, steep, etc) and kept it fun. The size of the groups was good as well and made for a good instructor/student ratio. When Shelly video taped us the feedback was very helpful. I think people have different learning styles and being able to see myself ski actually let me visualize what she had been telling me throughout the clinic.” Laurie Galbreath
“This was my second year at camp. I will come back every year! It is an amazing experience to ski with a such a talented group of women. I was inspired by the energy of our guide and the entire group - everyone was so encouraging and it felt great to be a part of it. I left with new friends and feeling much more confident with my skiing.Carrie Jo was an amazing instructor and always had great tips and visuals to help with our technique. She pushed us to the next level in a way that we all felt confident. Amy Temkin
Rippin Chix Steep Camps
