Just for Women Ski Clinics

"Just For Women" is Squaw Valley's own unique ski program designed exclusively for women. It directly addresses the needs and desires of women in the sport of skiing.

Spend up to 5 hours skiing each day in a supportive environment with small, well-matched classes taught by Squaw Valley's top female instructors. This program incorporates a positive teaching approach designed to enhance skill development at all levels. You will experience challenging terrain while working towards self-set goals. It is taught specifically by women for women.

A positive teaching approach is used from stretching and body awareness techniques before skiing, to video feedback for improving your skills.

Program Features

• A 'get acquainted' meeting between clinic instructors and participants at the beginning of each session.
• Instructor-led stretching, warm-up exercises, and body awareness techniques.
• Up to 5 hours of skiing each day.
• Small, well-matched classes with approximately five students per instructor.
• All clinics include a healthy mountain lunch.
• Instructor staff selected for their technical expertise and appreciation for the effectiveness of an all-female learning environment.
• Use of video feedback, proven as a highly successful method for improving skills.
• Technical workshops on ski selection and equipment care.

3-DAY CLINICS

• January 11-13, Fri-Sun
• February 8-10, Fri-Sun
• February 29-March 2, Fri-Sun (Expert Only)
• March 14-16, Fri-Sun

ONE DAY PRIMER CLINICS

Take a day and hone your skills with this new in-depth clinic designed to kick-start your technique.

• January 4, Fri
• January 18, Fri
• February 15, Fri

3 Day 50+ Women's Clinic

Pat Northrop and the Just For Women staff have created a special clinic that focuses on skiing instruction for women over 50. This unique 3-day session will follow the same guidelines as the regular JFW clinics, with special attention to the mature skiers' needs.

• January 23-25, Wed-Fri (Senior Clinic - Ages 50+)