Holiday Alpine Race Camp at Sir Sam’s: Four Mornings of Gate Work and Timed Runs on Eagle Lake’s Black Diamonds

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Holiday Alpine Race Camp at Sir Sam’s: Four Mornings of Gate Work and Timed Runs on Eagle Lake’s Black Diamonds

A focused, four-day morning program for skilled young skiers (ages 7+) that concentrates on racing technique and on-mountain confidence; this guide distills the essentials so families know what to expect and how to prepare.

Holiday Alpine Race Camp at Sir Sam’s: Four Mornings of Gate Work and Timed Runs on Eagle Lake’s Black Diamonds.

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Eagle Lake
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Sir Sam's Ski & Bike
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Sports
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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At Sir Sam’s Ski & Bike on Eagle Lake, the Holiday Alpine Race Camp compresses concentrated race coaching into four brisk winter mornings. Designed for young skiers prepared for black-diamond terrain, the camp emphasizes racing technique, timed runs and peer competition in a structured, supportive format.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Black‑diamond race work

Training takes place on challenging black‑diamond terrain where skiers hone race technique, gate work and high‑speed turns under coach supervision—an emphasis that defines the camp’s purpose.

THE FORMAT

Four focused mornings

The camp runs for four days with morning-only sessions, each two hours long, which concentrates instruction and practice into a compact schedule ideal for intensive skill work.

SAFETY & PREP

Skill prerequisites and equipment responsibilities

Participants must arrive with their own tuned equipment and helmets; the program expects racers to already be skiing in parallel on black-diamond runs, able to hockey stop and to ride chair lifts independently.

What the day feels like

What the camp feels like

Mornings are compact and purpose-driven: two hours of warm-ups, technique drills and progressive gate work that build to timed runs and friendly competition across the four days. The pace is technical and directed toward racers who already handle steep terrain and independent lift use.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this camp suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Ambitious junior racersA direct fit: young skiers aged 7 and up who already ski in parallel on black diamonds and want concentrated race coaching and timed practice.
2
Developing skiersNot ideal: skiers who are not yet parallel on black diamonds or who cannot hockey stop should enroll in progressive skill programs before joining.
3
Parents and guardiansWell suited as a short, intensive holiday commitment for families; note that lift tickets and personal equipment responsibilities fall to the racer’s party.
4
Youth race teamsA compatible option for teams seeking focused gate work and timed runs over a compact four‑day block, provided team members meet the skill prerequisites.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & schedule

The Holiday Alpine Race Camp is a four‑day program with morning sessions only, running two hours per day (09:45–11:45) from December 27–30, 2025.

What to bring

Skiers must bring their own equipment and ensure appropriate tuning; helmets are mandatory (race helmets recommended).

Lift tickets & passes

The camp price does not include lift tickets; racers are expected to have a valid lift ticket for each day or a season pass.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When does the Holiday Alpine Race Camp take place?

The camp runs December 27–30, 2025.

How long is each day of camp?

Sessions are morning-only, two hours per day from 9:45 am to 11:45 am.

What ages are eligible to attend?

The camp accepts skiers aged 7 and up.

Are helmets and equipment provided?

No; skiers must have their own equipment and are responsible for appropriate tuning. Helmets are mandatory and race helmets are highly recommended.

Are lift tickets included in the price?

No; the listed price does not include lift tickets. Racers must have a valid lift ticket for each day or a season pass.

What skill level is required to participate?

Participants must be able to ski in parallel using pole plants on black diamond runs, perform a hockey stop and ride a chair lift alone.