KSEF Programs · Winter 26/27

Holiday Training Camp

Ages 6 to 15 · $2,000 · Kirkwood, California

Ages	Ages 6 to 15. Independent skiers who link turns on blue terrain.
Camp dates	December 20, 2026 to January 4, 2027. No camp December 24 to 25 or December 31 to January 1.
Daily details	Dana sends meeting times and current camp details. Ask Dana.
Groups	Small, ability-based groups, set by age and ability on the first day. Our standard is seven athletes per coach.
Price	$2,000 tuition for Holiday Training Camp, Winter 26/27. Lift access is separate.
Lift access	A 2026/27 Epic Pass, Tahoe Local Pass, or Kirkwood Pass, or a multi-day Kirkwood lift ticket that covers every camp day. Pass links below.
Full season	Want the whole winter? Compare U8 Jr. Devo through U16, Full-Time Elite, and Masters.

Weather and schedule changes go to registered families by email.

Get your lift access

Every camper needs one of these three passes, or a multi-day Kirkwood lift ticket that covers every camp day. Kirkwood Mountain Resort and Epic sell them, not KSEF.

Epic PassKirkwood plus every Vail Resorts mountain. No blackout dates.Tahoe Local PassKirkwood, Heavenly, and Northstar. Blackout dates apply.Kirkwood PassKirkwood only. No blackout dates.

Check the blackout dates. The Tahoe Local Pass does not work December 26 to 31, 2026. That knocks out five camp days, December 26 to 30. Check camp dates with our Program Administrator, Dana Keith, before you buy a pass or a Kirkwood lift ticket.

Spend the break on the mountain

Spend the school break skiing, learning, and making friends at Kirkwood. KSEF coaches lead small, ability-based groups through all-mountain skiing, drills, and progressive gate training. Experienced racers sharpen their skills. Strong skiers get a real taste of race-team training.

Ask Kylese if camp is the right fit · Get registration help from Dana

Skills needed before camp

This is not a beginner camp. Campers must:

Load and unload chairlifts independently.
Ski off Chairs 5, 7, and 11 without assistance.
Link turns on blue terrain.
Stop on their own.

Still working on these skills? Ask us about a path through Kirkwood's Ski and Ride School.

A day on the mountain

Coached skiing builds balance, turning skills, edge awareness, and racing technique. Campers explore terrain that fits their ability and build confidence in the gates.

Coaches supervise campers all day, breaks included.

Equipment

Bring equipment suited to your skier's level, and ask KSEF coaches about fit and specs before you buy.

All-mountain or multi-event race skis, generally forehead length. Skiers ages 6 to 9 may use all-mountain carving skis, chin to forehead length. No twin tips.
Properly fitted ski or race boots with suitable flex.
Poles of the correct length.
A MIPS helmet with a chin or face guard that meets current safety standards, worn at all times.
Goggles, waterproof gloves or mittens, and layers for changing mountain weather.

Ready for a holiday on the team?

Dana can help with availability, lift access, and what to pack. Kylese can tell you whether camp fits your skier. Ask either of them about KSEF scholarships.