SheJumps WILD SKILLS Junior Ski Patrol: Jackson Hole

3395 Cody Ln,,Teton Village WY 83025

10 December, 2022

Description

This SheJumps Wild Skills event is structured as a full-day camp experience intended for intermediate to expert skiers/snowboarders ages 8-17. We welcome all women and girls-transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people to participate in this event. During the Junior Ski Patrol experience, participants will work closely with the local ski patrol community to learn mountain safety and first aid. Program Summary This SheJumps Wild Skills event is structured as a full-day camp experience, parents/legal guardians drop off, participants are split into teams based on their skier ability, and then rotate through different stations. Throughout the day, participants are taught a range of outdoor skills that are utilized by ski patrollers to keep the mountain safe. We will work alongside female patrollers and volunteers to learn more about the many facets of mountain safety and first aid. Schedule for the Day* On the day of the event, you’ll check in at registration beginning at 9:30am and meet up with your team for the day. The teams will consist of 1 ski patroller, 2-3 SheJumps volunteers, and 8 participants of similar ski ability. At 10:00 am, we will start the day with an all teams morning meeting covering ski patrol basics, weather, and our agenda for the day. From there, teams will break out and proceed to their various stations throughout the mountain. Stations cover topics including first aid, mountain safety, toboggan use, snowmobile safety, gear caches, weather, and avalanche basics & prevention. Along the way, there will be free skiing, surprises, and games, of course! Lunch is included in the day and all teams will eat together in a reserved area. After lunch, all teams will proceed to the Avalanche Dog Demo where handlers will educate teams about the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort avalanche dog program and demonstrate a burial rescue situation. The afternoon will wrap up with the remainder of station visits and an informal awards ceremony starting at 3:30 pm.  Timeline: 9:30 Registration Opens - Location: Events Tent10:00 Morning Meeting10:30 Morning Stations1:00 Lunch, LUNCH IS INCLUDED IN EVENT TICKET1:30 Avalanche Dog Demo - All teams2:00 Afternoon Stations3:30 Awards/Check-Out - Location: Events Tent*Schedule subject to change. Who can participate? This event is for youth between ages 8-17. We welcome all women and girls- transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people to participate. Skier/Boarder Ability Level: This event is intended for intermediate to expert skiers & snowboarders. As part of the registration process, you will be asked a variety of questions about how confident the skier/rider is on particular runs at Jackson Hole to help us determine which team they are best suited for.  Lunch: Lunch is included! We may not be able to accommodate specific dietary restrictions. Participants can bring their own food. Scholarships: If you are unable to afford the cost of the ticket, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship! Please contact [email protected] for more information. Helpful Tips Bring items you usually ski with such as your backpack, snacks, water, extra gloves, etc. Be honest about your skier ability when filling out registration questions. We will find a group for everyone in the intermediate-advanced range! Purchase a special edition Junior Ski Patrol sweatshirt to support SheJumps and make sure more programs like this happen! https://www.shejumps.org/storeVolunteer: To volunteer for this event, please contact Sarah Foster: [email protected]. Event Partners: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Ski Patrol National Ski Patrol Association By registering for this event, you agree to follow SheJumps COVID Code of Conduct, viewable at www.SheJumps.org/COVID. All participants must sign the SheJumps Participant Waiver prior to participating in this event. ---- SheJumps increases the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities to foster confidence, leadership, and connection to nature and community through free and low-cost outdoor education. We believe in increasing diversity in the outdoors and providing ALL women and girls with the spark that will lead to a lifetime of outdoor learning and empowerment. We welcome all women and girls—transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people. SheJumps strives to fight against racism and acknowledges that our events and programs take place on traditional, unceded Indigenous lands. Follow SheJumps: Facebook Instagram www.shejumps.org