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The Best Women— Specific Ski Clinics in the Mountain West This winter, grab your gal squad and hit the slopes. Learn and laugh while pushing your limits and bonding with friends. For years, resorts across the West have offered womenspecific lessons and camps for good reason; they’re fun, relaxed, and effective. If you haven’t already, go sign up for one and you’ll see what we mean. These are our favorites across the West’s best ski resorts.
JACKSON HOLE’S ELEVATE WOMEN’S CAMPS: Well-known as one of the top female-specific ski instructing programs in the world, Elevate will bring your skiing and confidence to the next level with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s (JHMR) top women coaches and pro-athletes like Jess McMillan, Kim Havell, and Crystal Wright. Try out the newest Volkl skis for free at Teton Village Sports. Explore the backcountry with Kim Havell. Join Coach Jess McMillan for a pilates après class, and get involved in women supporting women with Crystal Wright and the Jackson Hole Babeforce. Then dine, social-
ize, and relax in the luxury of the Teton Mountain Lodge by night. Check out the amazing sample itinerary on JHMR’s website and let the daydreaming begin! jacksonhole.com
has helped women ranging from intermediate to advanced reach their individual goals. This lauded four-day program is highly fun and instructional. aspensnowmass.com
ALTA LODGE WOMEN’S SKI CAMPS: The best of the Alf Engen Ski School’s instructors invite the ladies to up their skills at Alta with three days of instruction, four nights of lodging, breakfasts, dinners, and two yoga sessions. alta.com
SUN VALLEY’S WOW: The “Women’s Only Weekend” at Sun Valley Resort is a three-day clinic led by skilled female instructors in small learning groups based on ability level. The weekend includes special events and a discount package with lift tickets. sunvalley.com BL
ASPEN SNOWMASS’ WOMEN’S EDGE: For over 30 years, the Women’s Edge program
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