Day Camp athletes may be as young as 8 years old. For overnight, full-time camps, athletes must be at least 10 years old and have successfully completed another overnight camp experience (non-ski or ski). Please note that some ski venues have specific age requirements. Athletes should be able to ski blue and black runs with confidence, using consistent parallel turns.

We provide a comprehensive packing list to ensure athletes arrive fully prepared for a successful camp experience. Click here for addtional information

• Mt. Hood: Athletes have daily opportunities to walk into Government Camp and visit Govy General Store.

• Copper: A general store is located within the village.

• Glacier Camp: We make scheduled stops at various local grocery stores.

• Belgium: Our hotel is located in the city center of Peer. Most establishments accept cash only. Grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are plentiful and within walking distance.

Our technology policy is guided by parent preference. If parents request that devices be turned in overnight, we provide a secure collection basket during the evening team meeting. Devices are returned to athletes at breakfast each morning.

Dryland training is tailored to each location, incorporating the local environment and culture. Our focus includes movement, fresh air, relationship-building, recovery, adventure, and fun. Ultimate Frisbee, beautiful outdoor hikes, and local lakes and beaches are long-standing camp favorites.

Weekly dryland sessions may include activities such as stretching, yoga, and Ultimate Frisbee. Racing-specific components include daily conditioning, afternoon video review, ski tuning, and race strategy discussions. All activities are fully supervised and conducted in safe, well-tested environments.

Please visit our Travel Page for detailed travel information by location. CLICK HERE for travel page

Groups are formed based on prior experience with the athlete, session duration, age, ability level, and personal connections. Athletes generally remain in the same group throughout the week, while the coaching staff rotates every two days.

Every location has a tuning room, table, iron, and vices. Please bring your own files, wax, and any other preferred materials. All locations are equipped with tuning rooms, tables, irons, and vices. Athletes should bring their own files, wax, and any preferred tuning materials. Equipment assortment may vary from year to year; check with us before packing.

For all camps except summer, please email nicole@tichyracing.com for assistance with family lodging. We partner with resorts to provide access to available family discounts.

Summer Camp – Government Camp Area Lodging Options:

• Mt. Hood Inn – Best Western

• Huckleberry Inn

• Collins Lake Resort

• Timberline Lodge

• VRBO (Mt. Hood & Columbia Gorge area)

• Airbnb

• Vacasa – Government Camp Rentals (recommended; 60+ options available)

All non–over-the-counter medications must be turned in to Nicole upon arrival. Medications are distributed as needed and returned to the athlete at the end of camp. This policy ensures athlete safety and prevents medication sharing.

Each ski area provides a medical plan outlined in its coaching manuals, which we strictly follow. Tichy Racing also assisted in developing the Mt. Hood medical plan, tailored specifically for our summer athletes and coaches.

Nicole is CPR, AED, and First Aid certified and serves as an on-site medical contact at nearly all camps. She communicates directly with families in the event of illness or injury and coordinates care as needed.

Please list all food allergies and dietary requirements on the Tichy Release and Travel Form. This allows us to plan and prepare meals accordingly. Dietary needs are also communicated to restaurants when dining off-site. For specific concerns, contact nicole@tichyracing.com.

For first-time campers with only one discipline, we recommend bringing slalom skis and equipment for that discipline. A helmet with a chin guard is required for slalom; a removable guard allows a single helmet to be used throughout the camp. When possible, we strongly encourage athletes to bring both SL and GS equipment to maximize training opportunities. Experienced athletes need to bring at least one pair of SL and GS skis, different poles, and protective gear for each specific event.
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Yes. Parents and family members are welcome to observe training sessions. Many venues are accessible by ski or a short hike. When space allows, families may attend afternoon video review sessions. We believe transparency and shared understanding contribute to the success of athletes and their families.

Please email Nicole in advance so the birthday can be added to the weekly calendar. A camp dessert will be prepared to celebrate the occasion and shared with all attendees

Yes. Dryland activities are optional for Day Camp athletes staying with family. While we encourage participation, we also value family time and flexibility.

All on-hill training is filmed using high-quality 4K, modern video equipment. Reviews take place in group settings to help athletes learn from one another and understand course strategy and technique. Athletes are encouraged to bring a notebook and a pen to track feedback and personal progress. The full video is also posted nightly on our Tichy Racing YouTube channel for parent, coach, and racer archiving purposes.

• Spring & Summer Camps: No additional funds are required. Optional spending money may be brought for snacks or souvenirs.

• Fall & Winter Camps: Some dryland activities include cultural outings (e.g., ice skating or axe throwing). We recommend spending money of $50 or less.

We pride ourselves on exceptional communication, efficient course sets, maximum on-snow training runs, and highly educated, safety-certified coaches. Our video and photography quality is the best available. With these factors in mind, we strive to provide the highest-quality camp experience at a competitive and budget-conscious rate. Our mission is to give back to the ski community and develop the next generation of racers in a family-friendly, safe, and year-round supportive environment.

• May (Winter Park): Spring-like with a solid freeze nightly

• May (Copper Mountain): Most predictable and hardest non-ice snow of the season

• Early June (Mt. Hood): Occasional storms may occur.

• Late June–July (Mt. Hood): Generally stable conditions.

• August (Mt. Hood): Most consistent and firm snowpack of the season.

• August/September (Belgium): Indoor watered and exceptional training lanes

• October (Austria): Glacier snow with fresh winter snow around the corner each day

• November (Copper Mountain): Most predictable early season man-man snow in the USA

• November (Alberta): High-capacity snowmaking and the most predictable early winter in North America

• December (Utah): Training and snow conditions dedicated to the highest quality race training

Please visit our weather, refund and cancellation policy for full details.

Room assignments are made thoughtfully to ensure a positive camp experience. We prioritize waiver information and roommate requests, consider club affiliations, and group athletes by age. Boys and girls are placed on separate floors, and bathrooms are always gender-separated.