From Franks desk:

Hey all,
After a great start to our 9 week programs, here we go with week 2. We have accepted a few more people in each program and I know we will have a few new instructors beginning this weekend.

Those that have groups should give some thought to a lesson plan with a few variations for the weekend, always good to have a few ideas as to what you would like to teach them.

I also want to remind all that Pinault is a park, so if you go down the hill-please be aware of the jumps and their landings, use caution and be sure you’re not placing your students in a bad spot.

Weekend morning sessions will begin this Jan 14, 7:30 am in the Pro Room, on snow for 8:00 AM, for both instructors and TAs.  Monday evening sessions will also begin Jan 16 – be in the pro room by 630 to be on-snow for 7 PM.

Teaching Tasks for the weekend:

• Keep up the stance & balance drills
• Mileage is important
• Choose appropriate terrain to get results
• Pivoting  is turning  your feet without turning the body
• You will encourage movement to help this happen

Suggested Exercises (select according to class ability):

• Ski with a very narrow stance, then wide stance
• Ski without poles: Hands up high, then behind back, then crossed in front
• Stepping – 100 step turns, slow then fast  – Stepping Turns
• Brush out uphill foot while traversing, then reverse direction and brush out the other foot
• Hockey stops in the fall line – Hockey Stops.
• stem turns
• on-snow 360s – On-snow 360s

Happy new year all,

Hope everyone has a safe and fun evening, I also hope some of you will be nice enough to join me at the hill on the 1st. As we will have some people looking for privates.

Next week we should have privates every day as the kids are not back in school yet. Hoping many of you will be around to teach/ski/ride.

The Big Show starts on the 7^th and 8^th. I expect everyone to be at the hill for 8am as it will take a bit of time for our supervisors to sort out their people.

A few simple rules of thumb; as the 9 week program begins

• When you commit to a day , it means all day. i.e. until 4 pm.
• If you are not teaching a group, you are to report to privates every hour on the half hour.
• Be sure to have your coat on when you are at the hill.
• It is understood that whenever you are at the hill, you are available teach, whether it’s your scheduled day or not.
• Should you find that you are unable to help us, no problem just return your coat.
• The only reason we asked if you wanted 2 or 3 starts is because we want those that really want 3 to get 3. If you asked for 2 start refer to the 1st  rule.
• Be on time. Be happy to be here.

All said we have a good # of people on our lists, and I look forward to a great season of teaching skills development.

We are a big group, and the strength of our team is each individuals’ commitment to our collective success.

Frank

Hello all,

We have had a few busy days, but in the interest of being clear, if you are coming to the hill, you must have your uniform and be prepared to teach. Because, as you all know , if you are here, you are available to teach. We can use help teaching this week and would be happy to have more people  join the fun and hey – make $!

If your joining us,please arrive in the morning.

PS – we could use some extra boarders…

All for now
Francois

Merry Christmas and holiday wishes to all,

As we go into the holidays we can expect the hill to be busy, since we have great conditions and lots of trails open.

For all our new people it’s important to finish your registration and get your jackets, in order to be ready for the programs.

If you’re a returning instructor, and as of yet have not been at the hill, be sure your dues are paid and you can show us a card or a receipt from the CSIA CSCF or CASI. As we will not be giving you a ticket unless your active.

Dec. 26^th the Xmas camp Begins group lessons for 3 4 or 5 days

Dec. 27 28 29 Performance Camp

Every day during the holidays, private lessons every hour on the Half hour.

Want to remind everyone to read the instructor handbook on our web page, https://cfskiacademy.wordpress.com/ and be sure to follow our blog.

As a rule if you commit to a day, it means you are here all day. And it is also understood that if you are at the hill on any day, you are available to teach. When in doubt, ask me or any supervisor where you could be useful.

Hope everyone gets organized prior to the beginning of the programs.

Special request: Sean Delaney “Mentoring  Supervisor” is looking for a few experienced instructors willing to give of their time helping some of our new people figure out the ropes and answering simple questions as to the day to day operations at the school. Express interest via his email. sean@sdski.com

All for now,

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services

Hey all:

Good news we are open for daily operations, Clifford will be open on Wednesday and by Friday Marshall will be open also. For Saturday morning we will also have Skyline ; Bud Clark and Sparks.

Congratulations to all our new Level ones and level twos, please be sure you complete you registration process at the Cage in the pro room and for the level two be sure you update your status with Howard.

A note from Erin Boucher;

Hi Everyone!

A couple of notes from the marketing department, that’s me, Erin.

I want to let you all know that Paul Johannsen is the official Camp Fortune photographer for this winter. If you see Paul’s camera pointed at you, you are likely to become Fortune famous on the website, or on our social media platforms. If you don’t want to be Fortune famous then just let Paul know. Also, if you ever have any photos or stories to share with us to pass onto our Fortune Family via our platforms please do pass them along.  Please note we shouldn’t share photos of identifiable children (such as a close up) without parental permission. Group shots with helmets and goggles are fine. Thanks all and have a great season.

Reach me at eboucher@campfortune.com

Connect with us here:

Twitter.com/@campfortune

Facebook.com/skicampfortune

Instagram/campfortune

Erin

Ok things are going to ramp up soon, when in doubt come to the hill and ski or ride, be sure you are Active in our system. Ask at the desk to be sure you are good to go.

Take advantage of your discount in the Boutique for some last minute gifts. Pass this on to your disorganized friends that have not put in their email to follow the blog.

Be here , I tend to get lonely.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services

Hi All:

FYI: Hours of operation for Camp Fortune for late 2016

Open 9 am to 4 pm on:
Saturday December 10
Sunday December 11
Friday December 16
Saturday December 17
Sunday December 18

Open daily starting Wednesday December 21 (9 am to 4 pm)

Closed on December 25th

Night skiing starts on December 27th 

Howard

ONE FLAKE AT A TIME.... :-D