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Thanksgiving Camp

Thanksgiving Ski Camp

Life in Colorado: Turkey Skiing
Thanksgiving Ski Camp will be held at Granite Peak Ski Area.
November 29th - Dec 1st, 2024
Alpine ski training will be conducted by GPST.
Deadline 12 Noon Saturday November 30th.

 

Attention ALL GPST Ski Racers and Non-GPST Athletes.  Our Thanksgiving Camp will begin on Friday, November 29th with our first day of our annual Thanksgiving Camp.  The GPST Thanksgiving Camp is open to all teams and athletes (U8-U19) throughout the Midwest.  The Three-Day Thanksgiving Camp will begin each day at 9 AM and end each day at 4 PM.  The cost of this year’s Thanksgiving Camp is $75/Day (the fee does NOT include lift ticket). 

 

NOTE:  The CAMP is FREE to registered current GPST Members.

 

Campers should report to the TOP OF EXHIBITION (Training Venue) Granite Peak Ski Area each morning between 9AM-9:30AM. 

 

It is OK if you are unable to make all three days, but it is important to get back on your skis as soon as possible.  NOTE:  We will be skiing on our GS Skis if you have SL and GS Skis.

 

  • Camp Focus will be developing strong free skiing fundamentals and the introduction to the “GPST Way”.
  • There will be Directed Free Skiing Drills with one of the GPST Coaches and/or visiting Coaches
  • The Camp Focus will be on early initiation of the Turn, Carving each turn, forward pressure and understanding dynamic balance.
  • What is Needed for the GPST Thanksgiving Camp:
    • GS suite  (if you have one)
    • Helmet & Ski Poles
    • Water bottle
    • A GREAT ATTITUDE!

 

GPST strongly encourages our members to participate in the Thanksgiving Camp or support us through your volunteer efforts.

 

GS CAMP

GS Camp at Granite Peak Ski Area.
December TBD, 2024
Alpine ski training will be conducted by GPST.
For information and registration, click here.

 

Christmas GS Speed CAMP

Christmas GS Speed Camp at Granite Peak Ski Area.
December TBD, 2024
Alpine ski training will be conducted by GPST.
For information and registration, click here.