As many of you know, our beloved camp mascot Floyd the elephant went missing and was presumably eaten by the groomer last summer on Mt. Hood. Floyd was an integral part of our camp culture from inception, having ridden between campers goggle straps for many summers on Mt. Hood, on backcountry ski trips (even in […]
We were thrilled to welcome Lucy Wirth as a first-year coach at our Mt. Hood Ski Racing Camp for Girls this summer! Lucy is from Jackson, WY, and previously joined us as a coach-intern at our whitewater kayaking camp. She’s been eager to continue coaching with KC ever since! Lucy brings a contagious energy to […]
All ski racers know that the sport requires A LOT of gear. Packing is always hectic- even when you think you’re ahead of the game. Traveling with ski gear also gets expensive quick so we are here with our best packing & travel tips so you are prepared and efficient when packing for camp this […]
We’re thrilled to welcome Mari to our coaching team this summer at our Mt. Hood Ski Racing Camp For Girls! Mari brings a rare blend of competitive freeride skiing experience, a foundation in ski racing, and a fresh, thoughtful approach to coaching that emphasizes personal growth, confidence, and joy in the mountains. From Race Courses […]
Another Mt. Hood season is upon us which means all of our favorite ski brands are also prepping their demo fleets for you to try! For those of you who don’t know, each summer a slew of ski brands set up shop on the shores of Mt. Hood to feature their brand new ski lines […]
I’ll be honest in sharing that indoor skiing- particularly in a mall- was never something I even considering putting on my bucket list. Three camps at Big Snow American Dream in Rutherford, NJ later, I can confirm that mall skiing certainly belongs on your to-do list- especially as a ski racer! I grew up ski […]
We recently hosted our second ever Mother-Daughter camp in Cooke City, Montana! Our all-time crew consisted of two guides, Lindsay and Nina and three mother-daughter pairs- each bringing unique perspectives and experiences from three different states. With the goals of safety, learning, teamwork, and fun in our back pocket, the group set off with a […]
For those of you who don’t know Katie, she is a Keely’s Camp alumna, coach, current U.S. Ski Team member, and all around rockstar. After a season ending knee injury last year, we were so happy to see her name on the start list again. Not only did she return from injury with ease, she […]
Fandom is an essential and fun part of the ski industry- playing a key role in the success of ski movies, professional athletes, and the contagious excitement resulting from watching someone shred. Being a fan of other skiers makes me feel creative, capable, and motivated to grow as a skier. By watching world cup ski […]
With ski racing championship season upon us, we wanted to share our thoughts on failure here at Keely’s Camp. Failure is an unavoidable part of ski racing, and life, so learning to use it productively is certainly in your advantage as athletes. Some of the most unexpected growth, progression, and discoveries are made as a […]
Keely’s Camp is comprised of an all-star female staff of Olympians, World Cup Skiers, and Guides who coach, mentor, and empower girls in skiing and outdoor sports. Keely’s Camp Coaches are proud to give girls what they didn’t have growing up – FEMALE COACHES!
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