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WB North Face Camp Ski Level?

Onetotwo

Diva in Training
I'm thinking of doing the WB women's camp this winter, but my main uncertainty is the ability level - I'm neither a beginner or advanced! I'm skiing all blues very comfortably in pretty much all conditions, even at new resorts. I've never tried a black but I'm also a bit intimidated to give it a go! I dont want to be holding back a group, but also don't want to be standing around freezing all day.

I'm hoping someone who has done one before can help with the levels, or comment on how they tend to run? I saw some reports from people who had done them and said they're flexible with switching up groups, but I'm wondering if you were already booked in for a specific level.
 

Pequenita

Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I did their camp 10 years ago (yikes) and it was my first camp experience. At the time of registration we sort of self assessed based on descriptions that were provided, and when we arrived and checked in, they talked to us again individually about level. On the snow, they reassess, and there’s opportunity to mix it up again another time during the day if the sorting didn’t work out. It’s in everyone’s best interest to make sure the groups are around the same pace and has similar goals, so camps strive to get this right. If you’re super concerned, give them a call!
 

Jilly

Moderator
Staff member
A number of us have been to this camp. And I would to go again, except I'm done with WB. So for you, sounds like your a solid intermediate. So sign up in that group. They will access and move people as needed. For example I was asked, at noon the first day, to move to a higher level, but said no. I had my reasons and didn't want to.

Go have fun. You will learn so much. And I'm going to page @kiki as she's done the camp I think already this year.
 

kiki

Angel Diva
It’s a great camp, I’ve done it in the past and will be going again this season. The women coaches are top notch and it is more of a ski along coaching style thing more than a ski class. You get to really explore the mountain. You will meet at the base and the teachers will escort you through the snow school lines so no long waits for lifts, which is a really big deal this year. It’s a nice way to meet other skiers at your level too. Doing two days in a row lets the coach and group really gel. Safety protocols are all in place.

Have you skiid WB? If you are comfortable on all the blues there and ready for black you are probably a high level 4 or low level 5, depending on speed and technique etc. If you explain that short bit to the folks doing sorting like you did above they will know where to place you.

There is usually a bit of a test run with a few groups at which point they adjust the pairings and then if you are in the wrong group they usually adjust at lunch. I have found the ladies camp coaches really take accountability to ensure the best possible experience.

Send me a note when you are going—there is one next weekend!! maybe we can say hi in person (safely, at a distance...) :-)
 

Christy

Angel Diva
I've done it twice. Once, during the group sorting/ski off, I chose to be in a different group because the group I skied in to wanted to concentrate on moguls, and I wasn't as interested in that. Just be vocal and proactive about what you want. This might mean really thinking about your goals for the weekend. If the goal is to do a black run, then be up front about that. Honestly I've found that the people that are most vocal are the ones that shape the agenda. The ones that are more hesitant to speak up probably aren't going to get their needs met as well. Maybe it's different this year, but also when I've been most people were intermediates and there were many intermediate groups.
 

santacruz skier

Angel Diva
I did something at WB on my first trip there called "Ski Esprit" that was more of a small group (6) guided and some instruction clinic for a week. It was very fun and was placed with others of appropriate skill and desire.
 

Jilly

Moderator
Staff member
I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 "Roxy" camps I went to. The first one was a Ski Diva event as well. And I ended up with mtnxtc as my coach along with a crew of Diva's. The next year, Lizzie and I stayed a couple of days later and had fun with a few more Diva's. 8 years ago, I don't really remember, but they should be coming up on facebook memories...

I have since participated in some CSIA ladies events. We had to postpone the January WIS event as Quebec is not allowed to have lesson/groups skiing.
 

Onetotwo

Diva in Training
Wow, thanks everyone for their replies! I hadn't noticed!

I've snowboarded WB in the distant past and was comfortable with blues, and now I'm at the same point on skis - I can manage anything, sometimes a bit slower but no problems. I was there Sunday with a couple friends and we went all over blackcomb, and I got to go on the glacier for my first time! It was so beautiful and fun! Really made me want to work on steeper runs

Not sure when/what I'll book, but its great to hear such positive feedback as I've taken other classes in other sports with mixed experiences. Sounds overall very positive. It would be great to say hello @kiki !
 

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