PINNACLE ALPINE RACING
BIGGER MOUNTAINS. PURPOSEFUL TRAINING. UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES.
Pinnacle camps extend athlete development beyond the regular race season and home-hill environment. Each opportunity provides focused time on snow, expanded terrain, coaching continuity, and experiences that help athletes become stronger racers and more independent young people.
Pinnacle camps are designed for athletes currently enrolled in a Pinnacle seasonal program.
A YEAR-ROUND TRAINING PATHWAY
Pinnacle camps are more than individual trips. Each opportunity is intentionally positioned within the year to prepare athletes for what comes next.
Summer camps maintain momentum and create valuable development time. Fall camps reconnect athletes with strong skiing fundamentals. Thanksgiving Camp builds the volume and preparation needed to begin the winter confidently. Searchmont camps provide critical development and race preparation throughout the competitive season.
MAJOR CAMP EXPERIENCES
EXTEND THE SEASON. EXPAND WHAT IS POSSIBLE.
FUNDAMENTALS CAMP
EARLY NOVEMBER
A focused return to snow centered on balance, movement, stance, and strong technical skiing. Fundamentals Camp helps athletes rebuild their snow feel and prepares them to benefit from the higher-volume training ahead.
THANKSGIVING CAMP
LATE NOVEMBER
Pinnacle’s signature preseason camp combines high-volume skiing, progressive technical and gate training, and valuable time together as a team. Athletes return prepared, connected, and ready to set the tone for the winter.
MT. HOOD SUMMER CAMP
LATE JUNE
Summer snow creates an important opportunity to continue technical development, train slalom and giant slalom, explore equipment, and build momentum well before the next competitive season begins.
CHILE CAMP
LATE JULY THROUGH EARLY AUGUST
An immersive international experience featuring winter snow, extensive time on the mountain, varied terrain, gate training, and the opportunity to experience skiing and life in another part of the world.
SEARCHMONT TRAINING CAMPS
EXPANDED TERRAIN WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE.
Searchmont is an important part of Pinnacle’s winter development pathway. Its longer, sustained terrain allows athletes to build endurance, refine technique, increase training volume, and prepare for larger competitive environments without the logistics of traveling west.
EARLY-SEASON TRAINING
EARLY DECEMBER - WHEN OFFERED
An opportunity to gain valuable training volume and prepare for the opening weeks of the competitive season when conditions and the calendar allow.
HOLIDAY CAMP
LATE DECEMBER
Purposeful training during the holiday break provides athletes with concentrated time on snow during an important point in the season.
MID-WINTER CAMPS
SELECT WINTER WEEKENDS
Targeted training opportunities designed around athlete development, race preparation, and the needs of each Pinnacle age group.
THE PINNACLE CAMP DIFFERENCE
COACHING THAT KNOWS THE ATHLETE
Athletes continue working with Pinnacle coaches who understand their skiing, goals, and long-term development.
TRAINING CONNECTED TO THE SEASON
Every camp has a clear purpose and builds upon the athlete’s ongoing technical and competitive progression.
MORE THAN SKIING
Travel, shared responsibilities, team activities, and time with teammates help athletes develop confidence, independence, resilience, and lasting friendships.
CURRENT CAMP INFORMATION
Camp dates, eligibility, pricing, travel, lodging, lift access, included coaching expenses, and registration instructions are maintained in each camp’s current fact sheet or notice.
Camp participation and included coaching expenses vary by age group and Pinnacle program package. Families should review the complete camp notice before registering.
READY FOR THE NEXT MOUNTAIN?
Review the current camp opportunities or talk with a Pinnacle coach about which experiences best support your athlete’s development.