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


  • Evening lecture 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.

price option <div class="editor-content"><p>She Shreds </p><p>Ladies Camp with Demelza Clay</p><p>3 days</p><p>(7 spots only)</p><p><span style="color: #FF0000">SOLD OUT</span></p></div>

She Shreds

Ladies Camp with Demelza Clay

3 days

(7 spots only)

SOLD OUT

$1500 CAD

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. 

price option <div class="editor-content"><p>She Shreds Intermediate Camp</p><p>Ladies Camp with Demelza Clay</p><p>2 days</p><p>(7 spots only)</p></div>

She Shreds Intermediate Camp

Ladies Camp with Demelza Clay

2 days

(7 spots only)

$1000

30th-31st Jan 2024


Ability Level

 Solid parallel skier wanting guidance on improving technique for a day of carving type turns and a day of off piste skiing. 

Terrain: Enjoys groomed blues and blacks, with off-piste interest.


Outline

- Drills for strong female athletic stance.

- Edging drills for carving more of the turn.

- Tactics for steeper off piste terrain.

- Uper body drills and exercises to help skiing the off piste more confidently. 

- Understanding and adapting female skiing movements.

- Female-specific warm-up and dry-land exercises.

- 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. 

price option <div class="editor-content"><p>Foundations Camp</p><p>Sun Peaks Canada</p><p> 4 days</p><p><span style="color: #FF0000">SOLD OUT</span></p></div>

Foundations Camp

Sun Peaks Canada

4 days

SOLD OUT

$2000 CAD

COACHES

  • Tom Gellie

  • Jason Simspon

  • Demelza Clay


8-12th Jan (Wed 10th break/free ski day)


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 four day camp or slowing down others in the group. This is an important respectful consideration to others in the group.  


Outline

Over the four 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. 

* 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. 

price option <div class="editor-content"><p>Short Turns/ Bumps/ Off Piste Camp</p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0)">SOLD OUT</span></p></div>

Short Turns/ Bumps/ Off Piste Camp

SOLD OUT

$1500 CAD

15-17th Jan (3 days)


COACHES

  • Tom Gellie

  • Jason Simpson

  • Demelza Clay

    Each group will spend one day with each coach

Ability Level

Terrain - Able to ski off piste ungrounded terrain. Sun Peaks has some great mogul skiing terrain but most of it is black. We will spend half the day in this terrain and the other half doing drills and skills to develop. You don’t have to be good in the bumps this camp is about helping you get better.

Physical - Good level of cardio fitness. Short turns and off piste skiing is tiring so a good level of fitness is necessary to make the most of the 2 days. 


Outline

  • Progression for short turns on steeper terrain

  • Pole planting technique 

  • How to ski fall line bumps

  • How to ski different lines. Rounder line and more direct line

  • Flexion and extension (retraction-extension) movements for skiing the bumps

  • Apres video analysis and technique discussions. 

  • Morning pre snow movement session to help with flexion and extension movements needed for skiing bumpy terrain. 


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.