Entries by BB Hall

March Magic: Mother Daughter Hut Based Backcountry Ski Camp Recap!

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 […]

4 Female Skiers That Inspire Us Right Now!

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 […]

How To Fail- Ski Racing Edition

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 […]

Updates From Our Girl On Fire!

The 2024/25 Girl On Fire Sponsorship Recipient Grace Claire Kondrakiewicz has truly been on fire as of late! With her season well underway, Grace has been pushing the performance aspect of ski racing while approaching her competitions with an impressive team-oriented and humble yet tenacious attitude. She recently placed 4th in Slalom at the Wisconsin […]

Q/A With College Ski Racer Turned PSIA Instructor Carmela Olmo

Carmela Olmo doesn’t have it all figured out- but she’s pretty darn close. We were thrilled to sit down with her this month and discuss all things NCAA ski racing, PSIA instructing, and the magic of female coaching! How long have you been ski racing? Tell us about your history within the sport and how you […]