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 […]
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 […]
Rachel Nawrocki has taught me that you always want to be the friend who brings a whole pineapple on a backcountry skiing hut trip; her skiing snack game in general always leaves me in simultaneous jealousy and awe. Rachel is a registered dietitian and certified strength and conditioning specialist based in Bozeman, MT. She has […]
Everyone that spends time with longtime Keely’s Camp coach Siri Wieringa knows she has a very special energy. We are so thrilled to share this podcast episode where we explored topics from finding community in an individual sport, the importance of play, and the importance of the mind- body connection in ski racing! Listen here: […]
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 […]
One of our favorite parts of Keely’s Camp is the opportunity to connect with the many rad moms in our community. The sentiment of “I wish this had existed when I was a kid” is a common one and we feel so lucky to provide meaningful experiences to the next generation of adventurous girls. Witnessing […]
We are thrilled to announce that Annalise Keve is this year’s Katie Hensien Sponsorship Recipient! Annalise is 12 years old and from Waterville Valley, NH. Her grit, team oriented mindset, and excitement about all things ski racing wowed us in her application. We are so excited to share a little bit more about Annalise, as […]
17 year old Grace’s tenacity for skiing was nothing short of abundant in her creative application to our 2024/5 Girl on Fire Sponsorship Contest this year! Grace is from Slinger, Wisconsin and thrives when skiing both on snow and on the water ski team that practices at the river near her house. Really, Grace loves […]
When Keely’s Camp original camper and current US Ski Team Member Katie Hensien tore her ACL last season, we had no doubt that she would come back stronger and faster. And to say she did would be an immense understatement. This past weekend in Sölden, AUT at the first women’s world cup race of the […]
Watching World Cup Ski Racing is not only inspiring and fun, it can also really help your skiing! Observing the way the best ski racers in the world approach course inspection, ski difficult terrain, and manage the tactical aspects of the sport is a great way to learn. Don’t miss these upcoming World Cup races […]
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