Registration Form is located here and is due by December 2nd

Project Description: A GS camp providing strong fundamentals to start the season and to prepare those racers attending the Bachelor GS.  The camp brings J4, J3 and J2 racers from MAC, CSRT and MHRT/MHA together for training and to work with coaches from the different clubs.  The camp will include optional overnight housing at Mt Hood Academy and daily class time with the Academy's teachers. 

Project Leader: Dan Stelma (CSRT)
Additional Jess Scroggins (MAC), Bill Gunesch (MHA), Mary Gunesch(MHA)

Who is invited: Athletes ages 12 to 15 (born 1990 to 1993) from Cooper Spur Race Team, Multnomah Athletic Club, Mt. Hood Race Team and Mt. Hood Academy. (Interested older athletes should check with their coach.)

Cost: The project cost is $144.00 and includes school, training and video, and all other activities. The cost for optional lodging and meals at the Academy house is $136.00. Lift tickets at SkiBowl/Meadows will be t.b.d / day.

On-Snow Training Focus:

Tentative Daily Schedule:

Arrival: Athletes lodging at the Academy house should plan to arrive between 7:00pm and 8:00pm on Monday night, December 5th. Athletes commuting each day should arrive at the Academy house by 8:00am each morning and plan to be picked between 5:00pm and 6:00pm each night. Departure on Friday is between 4:00pm and 6:00pm.

What to Bring: For ski training bring GS equipment, helmet, ski gear and tuning kit. Bring sweat pants, sweatshirt, running shoes and gym shorts. If staying at the Academy house bring sleeping bag, pillow, bathroom kit, towel and changes of clothes. You also must bring your school assignments. (See below)

Meals and Lodging: The meal and lodging package at the Academy house is optional. Three meals a day will be provided for athletes residing at the house, beginning with Tuesday's breakfast and ending with lunch on Friday. Please be sure to eat dinner before arriving on Monday night. Bring a sack lunch if you are commuting each day.

Preparation for School: Please talk with your teachers right away.   Tell them that because of your advanced level in ski racing you have been invited to participate in the Mt. Hood Alpine Development Project in December, (Dec. 6-9).  You will attend school at Mt Hood Academy each day during the project.  You will work with teachers who are all certified and/or have Master's degrees in their subjects.  You will practice on snow every day and participate in physical fitness sessions.

  Please have your teachers fill out the Assignment Form listing all of the assignments that you should be working on during that week.  You need everything.  Assure your teachers that you will have plenty of academic assistance.  It is important to get and bring with you all of the textbooks, novels, and other materials you will need to assist you in completing your work.

If you or your teachers have any questions, please contact:
Mary Gunesch - Mt. Hood Academy
PO Box 189
Government Camp, OR 97028
503/272-3503 (voice)
503/272-3642 (FAX)
hoodacad@oregontrail.net