YC
Red Lodge Summer Race Camp
Red Lodge, Montana, USA
OVERVIEW......
TWIN LAKES GLACIER & RED LODGE......
ATHLETE RATIOS......
ATHLETE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS......
Required equipment:......
Protective equipment:......
Ski Recommendations:......
Other Recommendations:......
Please note that space for transporting luggage may be limited......
MEALS......
Breakfast......
Lunch......
Dinner......
LODGING......
TRANSPORTATION......
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES......
Backcountry Skiing......
Conditioning......
Golf......
Hiking......
Horseback riding......
Mountain biking......
Movies......
Trout fishing......
Whitewater rafting......
Yellowstone Park Tour......
STAFF......
DAILY SCHEDULE......
TRAINING SCHEDULE......
Sun, 21 June......
Mon, 22......
Tues, 23......
Wed, 24......
Thurs, 25......
Fri, 26......
Sat, 27......
Sun, 28 June 2009......
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YC
Red Lodge Summer Race Camp
Red Lodge, Montana, USA
OVERVIEW.
The YC Summer Race Camp at Red Lodge is designed to be an intensive, skills-based Alpine program blending on-snow training activities with local off-snow recreational opportunities. Focus will be on developing a solid technical and tactical base in a fun and positive environment and on enjoying activities that showcase Montana.
Training programs will be individualized to meet the needs and goals of each athlete and will be in accordance with USSA development principles. On-snow training will consist of a blend of focused free-skiing, drills, drill courses, and gate training. Off-snow activities will combine training principles, conditioning, and fun.
Underlying principles of the camp are:
Skiing is fun!
Fun is fast;
Any turn, any ski, any hill, any day;
Top of the podium will be the best skier on the hill; and
Winning isn't everything, it's not the only thing, but it feels pretty darn good.
All ages, levels, and abilities are encouraged to participate.
TWINLAKES GLACIER & RED LODGE.
The TwinLakes glacier, located at Top of The World Pass in the BeartoothMountains, provides 600 acres of skiing at an elevation of 10,900 ft. with 1,000 vertical feet of lift-served terrain. The ski area is located in the Absaroka – Beartooth Wilderness Area; there are no lodge, restaurant, running water, or other facilities: it is in a primitive wilderness environment! Ski area management maintains a satellite telephone for emergencies; there is no other telephone service. Winter weather conditions and snow accumulations do occur every month of the year. The ski area glacier is located in Wyoming, roughly halfway between Red Lodge, Montana and Cooke City, Montana on US Highway 212.
The city of Red Lodge, population ~2,500, is located approximately 70 miles southwest of Billings, Montana, and approximately 70 miles northeast of Cody, Wyoming, at the base of the BeartoothMountains. It has evolved from a mining town to a great base location for backcountry wilderness adventures and is a popular stop for many heading into YellowstoneNational Park.
ATHLETE RATIOS.
Athlete to coach ratios will not exceed 12:1. The glacier is not large or heavily trafficked. Athletes will be under constant supervision and receive appropriate feedback on hill. Athletes will be supervised for off-snow activities.
ATHLETE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS.
Athletes need not have SL pads or multiple pairs of skis, poles, etc., to participate.
The TwinLakes glacier is located in a primitive wilderness area with no support facilities. Camp participants must be self-supporting (food, water, extra clothing) while on-snow.
Required equipment:
Helmet
Skis
Ski Boots
Ski Poles
Goggles
Winter Outerwear
Day pack
Protective equipment:
Helmet (Required)
SL pads / guards - JIV (11 yrs.) and older
Face guard
Pole / hand guards
Shin guards
Mouthpiece (strongly recommended)
Ski Recommendations:
GS training skis
SL training skis
Rock / free skis
GS Poles
SL Poles
Other Recommendations:
Day pack (required)
General skiwear (gloves, jackets, . . . ) for 1 week camp (required)
Speed suit
WARM clothes
Workout gear (indoor / outdoor and warm outdoor)
Swimwear
Disposable hand warmers or similar
Boot dryer
Running shoes
Hiking boots
Sun screen
Please note that space for transporting luggage may be limited.
MEALS.
Breakfast.
Breakfasts will be buffet style at the hotel, at local restaurants, or in house, depending on specifics of camp accommodations.
Lunch.
Lunches will be brown bag style at the training area.
Dinner.
Dinners will be at restaurants local to the evening activities or may be outdoor, barbecue style, depending on evening activities.
LODGING.
Depending on camp participant numbers, athletes will stay at the Alpine Lodge or at a private vacation home(s) rented specifically for the camp. Coaches will stay at the same location(s). If multiple locations are used, not less than one coach / adult chaperon will be housed in each location.
TRANSPORTATION.
Air travel is not included.
Transportation will likely be in a multi-passenger van, depending on athlete numbers. Transportation will be provided from the Billings or CodyAirport to Red Lodge (please coordinate arrival location in advance), and back to the airport at the end of the camp. Please note that space may be limited – please pack appropriately!
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
All activities include activity, equipment, and safety equipment, if appropriate. Athletes will participate in activities collectively, as a group. Scheduled activities may be subject to change depending on the interests and energy level of the group, as a whole. Athletes bringing their own equipment (e.g., bicycles, fishing gear, etc.) will not be responsible for rental charges.
Backcountry Skiing.
Environmental factors permitting, one day will be spent backcountry skiing down Reefer Ridge, from the top of Beartooth Pass to the Parkside / Rock Creek area over 3,000 feet below. This is a full day’s training. Conditions may range from spring corn snow to fresh powder.
Conditioning.
Tumbling/gymnastics, soccer, capture the flag, trail running. Fitness for ski racing involves a great deal of cross training, allowing for diversity of movement and an all around great time. Focus is on making conditioning a fun and rewarding aspect of competition in and of itself.
Golf.
18 holes with five tee boxes to accommodate all levels of play. Mountain streams, lakes, and groves of trees make accuracy the name of the game. Includes club & pull cart rental and Greens Fees.
Hiking.
Backcountry and trail hiking through high alpine forests and the only tundra in the contiguous United States, exploring alpine lake systems.
Horseback riding.
Professionally guided horseback riding in the Pryor Mountain Wilderness area and Wild Horse Preserve east of Red Lodge. Wild and lightly traveled, the Pryors are a scenic and historically significant area that contain every ecosystem that exists in Montana, from high desert to mixed forest.
Mountain biking.
Backcountry and trail riding through alpine forests and tundra. Includes bike rental and helmets.
Movies.
Sit in an historic theater chair or relax in a couch-seat at Red Lodge's historic RomanTheatre. The theater runs only one film per week. Movie attendance may be limited depending on film rating and family preferences for their children.
Trout fishing.
Professionally guided trout fishing (equipment included) on a private lake with Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Brook Trout.
Whitewater rafting.
Professionally guided whitewater raft trip down the lower StillwaterRiver, with a quick current and many Class II and Class III rapids.
YellowstonePark Tour.
Nearby and one of the great wonders this country has to offer. The trip to / through the park will include both driving and hiking aspects. Specific features included in the trip will be subject to camp participants specific interests.
STAFF.
Director:Aaron Ruddick,USSA Level 400 Coach,
PSIA Level III Instructor
Possible additional coaching staff, based on athlete numbers, per Athlete Ratio section, above:
Martin Bell, Former WC Athlete
4-Time Olympian (8th place Calgary DH)
Assistant UK Developmental Projects Coach
Others TBD
Optional Components.
Global Rescue.
Emergency medical rescue, evacuation, remote consultation, or transport to medical center of family's choice from anywhere in the world whenever more than 160 miles from home. Plans range from $119 short term individual plans to $579 annual family plans (parents and up to four dependent children). Discounts are available to USSA members and for groups. This is in additional to regular camp costs and would be a pass through benefit for those interested in subscribing.
DVD.
The DVD is a value added component that allows the athlete to review what s/he worked on after the camp is over, alone or with her / his home coaching staff. DVD’s of individual athletes’ training runs are available at an additional charge.
DAILY SCHEDULE.
Daily schedule is subject to change to accommodate weather, specific requirements for off-snow activities, and other considerations.
600 / Wake up0600 - 0620 / Morning Jog / Stretch
0620 - 0700 / Breakfast, dress, assemble lunches
0700 - 0745 / Drive to TwinLakes Glacier
0745 - 0800 / Warm up, gear up
0800 - 1300 / On-hill training (includes breaks)
1300 - 1345 / Drive to: Red Lodge or pm recreation
1345 - 1600 / Tune / wax, down time
1600 - 1900 / PM recreation
1900 - 2000 / Dinner
2000 - 2130 / Video, camp meeting, free time
2130 / Lights out
TRAINING SCHEDULE.
Schedule subject to change depending on weather, athlete energy level / interest, and other considerations.
The training schedule, below, is a straight six on model to maximize on-snow time during the shortened overall duration of the camp. Mid-camp will include a backcountry ski adventure to break up the technical nature of the camp. Afternoon activities may change days or be substituted for other activities depending on athletes’ interest and energy levels. Activities will be done as a group.
Sun, 21 June
2009- OFF SNOW
Mon, 22
- GS: Focused free ski, drills, drill courses
Down time: Ski tuning / waxing
☼Rec: Condit. Games /
Tues, 23
- GS: Focused free ski, drills, drill courses, courses
Down time: Mental Skills
☼Rec: Horseback Riding /
Wed, 24
- GS: Focused free ski in back-country (Reefer Ridge or Gardiner Headwall)
Down time:Nutrition.
☼Rec: Golf / fishing; movie /
Thurs, 25
- GS: Drill courses, courses
Down time: TBD
☼Rec: Whitewater Rafting /
Fri, 26
- SL: Focused free ski, drills, drill courses
Down time: Condit.
☼Rec: Yellow-stonePark Trip /
Sat, 27
- SL: Focused free ski, drills, drill courses, courses
Down time: Devo. Pipeline
☼Rec: Mountain Biking
Sun, 28 June 2009
- OFF SNOW
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