Girls Backcountry Camp at Bell Lake Yurt
What: An all-inclusive, girls-only three-day backcountry ski camp and avalanche awareness education at Montana’s premier backcountry destination. The camp will include professional instruction and coaching on backcountry fundamentals including:
- Ski touring, including gear usage, uphill techniques, pacing, layering, and route selection
- Avalanche awareness including terrain management and basic companion rescue strategies
- Yurt living! With a warm, cozy basecamp and delicious homestyle menu, Bell Lake Yurt provides a comfortable learning environment deep in the Montana backcountry
- Fun with the girls in a safe, fulfilling environment, where confindent decision-making and teamwork are encouraged
Who this camp is for:
- Girls who are interested in learning avalanche and backcountry saftey
- Girls who can ski a black diamond off piste and/or can ski all mountain terrian
- Girls who feel comfortable being outside hiking and have at least average fitness (we will be skinning at least 3 miles and climbing 2,000 vertical feet per day)
- Girls who have little, to no experience with backcountry equipment
- Girls who are comfortable with changing weather conditions
- Girls who are excited to be out in the mountains
When: April 13-15, 2018, 2 nights & 3 days
Location: Tobacco Root Mountains, MT at the Bell Lake Yurt
Ages: 12-18 years old
Cost: $850.00
Level: Please feel free to email Keely at keelyscamp@gmail.com about ability questions.
Deadline to register is January 1, 2018!
Go here for more information:
Coaches/Guides: For more information on our all star female staff go to: http://keelyscamp.com/coaches/
Saftey Credentials of Keely's Coaches/Guides:
- Wilderness First Responder/CPR
- Avalanche 1, 2 & 3 education
- AMGA Ski Guide Course
- AMGA Ski Guide
- Extensive backcountry experience
- Cummulative coaching experience of 20 years
Additional Information:
- Number of girls in the camp: 8
- Coach to Camper Ratio is 1:3
- Equipment: 8 pairs of Blizzard Skis will be available for Demo. The skis will have Marker Kingpin bindings meaning girls will need Tech soles or touring boots if they choose to use the demos.
- Girls can also rent or supply their own avy gear and touring equipment through their local outdoor shop or Grizzly Outfitters in located in Big Sky, MT.
- Girls will need to rent their own backcountry boots. Boots are not included in the camp cost.
Girls Backcountry Camp at Bell Lake Yurt
What: An all-inclusive, girls-only three-day backcountry ski camp and avalanche awareness education at Montana’s premier backcountry destination. The camp will include professional instruction and coaching on backcountry fundamentals including:
- Ski touring, including gear usage, uphill techniques, pacing, layering, and route selection
- Avalanche awareness including terrain management and basic companion rescue strategies
- Yurt living! With a warm, cozy basecamp and delicious homestyle menu, Bell Lake Yurt provides a comfortable learning environment deep in the Montana backcountry
- Fun with the girls in a safe, fulfilling environment, where confindent decision-making and teamwork are encouraged
Who this camp is for:
- Girls who are interested in learning avalanche and backcountry saftey
- Girls who can ski a black diamond off piste and/or can ski all mountain terrian
- Girls who feel comfortable being outside hiking and have at least average fitness (we will be skinning at least 3 miles and climbing 2,000 vertical feet per day)
- Girls who have little, to no experience with backcountry equipment
- Girls who are comfortable with changing weather conditions
- Girls who are excited to be out in the mountains
When: April 13-15, 2018, 2 nights & 3 days
Location: Tobacco Root Mountains, MT at the Bell Lake Yurt
Ages: 12-18 years old
Cost: $850.00
Level: Please feel free to email Keely at keelyscamp@gmail.com about ability questions.
Deadline to register is January 1, 2018!
Go here for more information:
Coaches/Guides: For more information on our all star female staff go to: http://keelyscamp.com/coaches/
Saftey Credentials of Keely's Coaches/Guides:
- Wilderness First Responder/CPR
- Avalanche 1, 2 & 3 education
- AMGA Ski Guide Course
- AMGA Ski Guide
- Extensive backcountry experience
- Cummulative coaching experience of 20 years
Additional Information:
- Number of girls in the camp: 8
- Coach to Camper Ratio is 1:3
- Equipment: 8 pairs of Blizzard Skis will be available for Demo. The skis will have Marker Kingpin bindings meaning girls will need Tech soles or touring boots if they choose to use the demos.
- Girls can also rent or supply their own avy gear and touring equipment through their local outdoor shop or Grizzly Outfitters in located in Big Sky, MT.
- Girls will need to rent their own backcountry boots. Boots are not included in the camp cost.