DAY CAMP – Introduction to backcountry skiing and avalanche awareness education in the beautiful Sawtooth Mountain Range. The camp will include an all-female professional guide team and education on backcountry fundamentals including:
- Ski touring, including gear usage, uphill techniques, pacing, layering, and route selection.
- Avalanche awareness including terrain management and basic companion rescue strategies.
- Fun with the girls and a fully female staff, in a safe, fulfilling environment, where confident decision-making and teamwork are encouraged.
- This year we will be operating as a DAY CAMP and we will be following Covid 19 procedures and protocols for the Ketchum, ID area.
Please email Keely at keely@keelyscamp.com about ability questions.
FAQ
Backcountry Camp Travel & FAQ
Who is the Backcountry Ski Camp for?
- Girls who are interested in learning avalanche and backcountry saftey.
- Girls who can ski a black diamond off piste and/or can ski all mountain terrian.
- Girls who feel comfortable being outside hiking and have at least average fitness (we will be skinning at least 3 miles and climbing 2,000 vertical feet per day).
- Girls who have little, to no experience with backcountry equipment and backcountry touring.
- Girls who are comfortable with changing weather conditions.
- Girls who are excited to be out in the mountains.
- Girls who are interested in outdoor leadership skills
*Email us at keely@keelyscamp.com about any ability questions
Arrivals & Departures
Day Camp – Due to Covid 19 we are pausing our transportation for campers. Parents are expected to drop off and pickup campers at designated trailheads. Please click on the packing list and schedule below for detailed information about the Backcountry Ski Camp.
2021 Day Camp Schedule
- Arrival Day to Ketchum, ID- March 25th
- Sawtooth Backcountry Ski Days – March 26-28th
*Expect early morning drop offs & flexible pick up times at the end of the day. - Final Day – March 28th
Packing List
Please follow the checklist to the best of your ability. Traveling in the backcountry means efficient use of space and energy. For example, a heavy bag is harder to hike with making you fatigue faster. Please try to only bring the items suggested. The guides will be doing a gear check before leaving the parking lot. Thank you!
What is the guide to camper ratio?
Guide to Camper Ratio is 1:3. We have 8 camper spots available.
What if I don’t have a backcountry setup?
Keely’s Camp is partnered with Blizzard Skis which are available for demo at no cost (skins included). If your daughter likes the backcountry set up they will be available for sale at the end of the camp. Please let us know if you would like to demo Blizzard skis ahead prior to the start of camp.
Backcountry ski boots are not included in our demo setups. Please rent or buy backcountry boots with tech soles if you plan to use our demo setup. These boots should be compatible with Marker King Pin bindings.
How do you handle food allergies?
We do our very best to accommodate your daughter’s food specific requests. That said, if she has food allergies that are very severe we ask that she pre-packs her own snacks and meals. Our guides always have extra snacks and food should girls run out. Since we are operating as a day camp this year, please make sure your daughter is prepared with a lunch, hydration, and plenty of snacks for each day.
Do you celebrate birthdays at camp?
Let us know if your daughter has a birthday during the camp and we will pack something special for her!
Safety Credentials of Keely’s Guides and Coaches
- Wilderness First Responder/CPR
- Avalanche 1, 2 & 3 education
- AMGA Ski Guide Course
- AMGA Certified Ski Guide
- Extensive backcountry experience
- Cumulative coaching experience of 20 years
Can I bring my phone to camp?
Keely’s Camp follows a ‘no phone camp policy.’ Your backcountry guides will have phones for safety & full communication to parents. We do our very best to document each camp through photos and videos. Thank you for following our no phone policy.
There is no wifi in the mountains, but you’ll find a better connection.
“It’s a well known fact in education that girls learn differently than boys, and Keely has finally created a ski experience that acknowledges this.”
HAN KIM
Parent
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SPONSORS
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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