BPS SKI CAMPS
Join a limited opportunity to ski with Big Picture Skiing instructors this winter. Led by renowned ski instructor, Tom Gellie and his team of expert coaches, including Jason Simpson, and Demelza Clay. These exclusive camps are designed to elevate your skiing abilities. With a focus on honing, your skills, developing a strong foundation and unlocking your best ski turns. Our camps guarantee an unforgettable experience.
IMMERSE YOURSELF
Deep dive on ski boot setup.
All day coaching from BPS Coaches
Video analysis of your skiing
Progressions for developing carving skills (Foundations Camp)
Progressions for developing off piste and bump skiing (Off Piste Camp)
Where to go next via recommendations of videos in the BPS library.
Socialise with the coaches over lunch and learn more about self analysis of your own skiing.
Sun Peaks, Canada
Located near the city Of Kamloops, BC, Sun Peaks was hand-selected by BPS for its unique combination of progressive terrain, excellent snow, and an intimate village. Check it out www.sunpeaksresort.com
Groups
The BPS philosophy is steeped in patterning accurate skiing movements. We rely on drills that perfect final form skiing. While we spend a great deal on groomed terrain at moderate speeds the challenge is exceedingly high. This allows us to mix people of varying ability and confidence. It feels like a private lesson with the benefits of groupthink.
Equipment
While the trend with ski industry is towards wider skis it is our contention that in order to get the very most out of your ski time with us that you choose a ski that is less than 80mm wide under foot with a radius between 13 and 17 meters.
What’s Included
-Welcome Reception
-Daily on-going Video Analysis
-Preferred rate at the Sun Peaks Grand
-Discounted Lift Tickets
*Please note that lift tickets, accommodation, transfers, and meals are not included
BPS Camps 2024
This is the first year for BPS northern hemisphere camps to run and we are very excited to be offering such an enriching learning opportunity. Given the limited capacity to work with Tom, Jason and Demelza, not all applicants are accepted. We first must find out if you are the right fit and level for our small groups. When you apply please mention your current ski ability based on what terrain you can ski and your goals from joining the camp. More dates will be added for winter 2024 so please check back later.
Foundations Camp @ Panormama Ski Resort 3 days
$1500 CAD (+ taxes)
5-7 April 2024
Ability level
Terrain - You like to ski blues and black runs, mostly groomed. Can ski off piste and moguls but technical skills may still require improvement. There is a focus on drills at slower speeds to create accuracy so you must be ok to slow things down and even spending time slow green runs to improve skill acquisition.
Physical - In decent shape to be able to ski all day for three days. No serious physical limitations like knee pain or back pain that would stop you from completing the three-day camp or would otherwise slow down others in the group. This is an importantconsideration as there will be others in the group.
Outline
Over the three days we will cover:
• Drills for athletic stance
• Drills for edging in longer and shorter turns.
• Drills for tactics on steeper terrain. How to turn your skis better.
• Drills for pressure control
• Progressions for pure carved long turns (green and blue runs)
• Progressions for medium radius turns on steeper terrain (steeper blue and black)
• Turning your skis vs being turned by your skis
• Optimising your training and how to develop your skills further
Note:
Travel to the resort, lift tickets, and accommodation are not included in the price of the camp. These are left up to the individual to organise.
*We can arrange for discounted lift tickets and accommodation at Panorama Mountain Resort. This will be arranged via email after confirmation of payment.
She Shreds
Ladies Camp with Demelza Clay
3 days
FINISHED
$1500 CAD (+taxes)
1-3rd Feb 2024
Ability Level
Solid parallel skier wanting to enhance short, dynamic, and off-piste skiing.
Terrain: Enjoys groomed blues and blacks, with off-piste interest. Suitable for varying off-piste experience levels, from beginners to those seeking advanced techniques.
Physical: Fit for consecutive skiing days. snow. (If you have had injuries, welcome to the club, we will help you rebuild your skiing post injury).
Outline
- Drills for strong female athletic stance.
- Edging drills for short and long turns.
- Tactics for steeps, powder, and bumps.
- Progressions for pure carved long turns, medium radius, and short turns.
- Understanding and adapting female skiing movements.
- Female-specific warm-up and dry-land exercises.
- Workshop: "Cultivate Courage & Overcome Limiting Beliefs."
- Interactive ski & boot tech workshop.
- Daily video analysis.
- Evening boot setup workshop.
Note:
Travel to the resort, lift tickets and accomodation* are not included in the price of the camp. These are left up to the individual to organise.
* we can arrange for discounted lift tickets and accomodation at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel once your spot has been paid for. This will be arranged via email after confirmation of payment.
SPRING Foundations Camp
Sun Peaks Canada
3 Days
SOLD OUT
$1500 CAD (+taxes)
COACHES
Tom Gellie
Jason Simspon
Demelza Clay
11-13th March 2024
Ability level
Terrain - You like to ski blues and black runs, mostly groomed. Can ski off piste and moguls but technical skills may not be great in here. You must also be ok to slow things down spending time going slow on green runs doing drills.
Physical - In decent shape to be able to ski all day for four days. No serious physical limitations like knee pain or back pain that would stop you from completing the three day camp or slowing down others in the group. This is an important respectful consideration to others in the group.
Outline
Over the three days we will cover:
Drills for athletic stance
Drills for edging in longer and shorter turns.
Drills for tactics on steeper terrain. How to turn your skis better.
Drills for pressure control
Progressions for pure carved long turns (green and blue runs)
Progressions for medium radius turns on steeper terrain (steeper blue and black)
Turning your skis vs being turned by your skis
Optimising your training and how to develop your skills further
Note:
Travel to the resort, lift tickets and accomodation are not included in the price of the camp. These are left up to the individual to organise.
