She Shreds Clinics - watch for more camps and clinics next season!
For women, led by women. She Shreds Clinics are available to intermediate and advanced/expert ability level women participants. These mid-week, one-day clinics are offered on Thursdays. Find a supportive and inspiring environment with like-minded women with similar abilities and comfort levels. Our goal is to encourage and challenge women to improve their skills and confidence in the company of friends and new friends.
Intermediate skiers should be making parallel turns on groomed blue runs and intermediate snowboarders should be able to easily transition between heel- to toe-side turns. Advanced-to-expert skiers and snowboarders should be comfortable on all blue terrain and most black terrain.
Dates: January 5, 2023; February 2, 2023; February 23, 2023; March 2, 2023
She Shreds Camps
For women, led by women. She Shreds Camps offer three different ability levels on each camp weekend so that more women can find their niche spot on the mountain. We continue to offer intermediate and advanced one-day clinics on Thursdays.
Skiing or snowboarding - we offer the best opportunities to confidently explore Mt. Hood Meadows in a two-day camp. Find a supportive and inspiring environment with like-minded women with similar abilities and comfort levels. Our goal is to encourage and challenge women to improve their skills and confidence in the company of friends and new friends.
The Mt. Hood Meadows women coaches showcase some of the best professionals in the Northwest. Many are staff trainers, and some are on the Professional Ski Instructors of America – American Association of Snowboard Instructors regional training staff.
Women Focus with Women Coaches
Meet Some of Your Camp Coaches. The number of signups for each camp will determine the number of coaches who will be assigned. Self-determining the correct group you will be in will help us provide the correct number of coaches so everyone has the best day.
Assess Your Skills & Goals
Before signing up for these sessions, assess your riding skills and your goals. As with any group setting, coaches will make sure your placement is accurate and coaches will adjust accordingly once you're on the snow to maximize your day.
She Shreds Camp - Novice - These women have had a few lessons, are comfortable on the Buttercup Chairlift (beginner lift) and are seeking to improve on Green runs, moving into Blue terrain. Coaching will focus on skills development, body and spatial awareness, and building confidence with other women of similar ability levels.
Dates: January 21-22, 2023; February 11-12, 2023; March 18-19, 2023; April 1-2, 2023
She Shreds Camp - Intermediate – These women are comfortable on Blue runs and are open to exploring ungroomed and steeper terrain. Skiers should be making parallel turns on groomed blue runs and snowboarders should be able to easily transition between heel- to toe-side turns. Coaching will be honing skill blending and movement fluidity, exploring new areas on the mountain, and finding support with other women.
Dates: January 21-22, 2023; February 11-12, 2023; March 18-19, 2023; April 1-2, 2023
She Shreds Camp - Advanced – These women are expert skiers and riders, comfortable on groomed and ungroomed Black terrain. They will explore powder, trees, bumps, and bowls with other women of similar abilities. Coaching will develop efficiency in all-mountain conditions, refining technical skills, and creating versatility in movements and timing. In addition to ski and riding skills, participants will meet with a ski patroller to learn about mountain hazards and safety.
Dates: January 21-22, 2023; February 11-12, 2023; March 18-19, 2023; April 1-2, 2023
She Shreds Clinic – Introduction to Freestyle – This one-day clinic is for women who are intermediate to advanced skiers and riders looking to grow their freestyle skills, both in and out of the park and pipe areas. Skiers should be fully parallel, and snowboarders can comfortably transition from edge to edge as well as holding a flat base. Coaching will introduce skiers and riders to the fundamentals of park safety, ATML, SMART Style, and the movement skills required to pop, slide, and spin your way through the terrain park. No prior freestyle experience required.
Dates: Saturday, March 4, 2023
Not what you’re looking for? If you do not yet meet the minimum for attending the She Shreds Camp, look into our Group Lessons, Private Lessons, or the Beginner Progression Pass that includes three beginner lessons, perfectly setting up for the Novice offering.
Clinic/Camp Schedule
- 8:45 AM - Meet and greet: Clinics & Camps meet just off the South Lodge Deck toward the bottom of Ballroom Carpet. Look for the “Clinics Meet Here” sign
- 8:55 AM - Head to the Lesson Priority Lane with group for first chair
- 9 to 11:30 AM - On-snow coaching
- 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – Lunch on your own
- 12:30 to 3 PM - On-snow coaching
Please plan to arrive at the mountain early; road conditions and traffic volume can vary from day to day. We’ll do our best to connect late-arriving guests with their group at 9:45 AM at one of the base area lifts (Mt. Hood Express or Stadium).