Join us for SheJumps Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol, a day camp at Loveland Ski Area on April 19, 2025! Girls will learn mountain safety and first aid while working with the strong women of Loveland Ski Area. This event is intended for intermediate to expert skiers/snowboarders ages 8-13.
Program Summary
This SheJumps Wild Skills event is structured as a full-day camp experience. Parents/legal guardians drop off participants for the day, who are then split into teams based on their age and ski/boarding ability. 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 patrollers and volunteers to learn more about the many facets of mountain safety and first aid.
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 participant is on particular runs at Loveland to help us determine which group they are best suited for.
Cost: This event costs $40. If participants don’t have a season pass, day lift tickets are available for participants for an additional $25. Make your relevant selection at checkout, discounted tickets will be given to participants on the day of the event. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of registration and a lift ticket. Please email smaetzold@shejumps.org for more information.
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Schedule for the Day*
On the day of the event, you’ll check in at registration which will be open from 9:00-9:30am at the base of Loveland Ski Area. At registration you will meet up with your team for the day. The teams will consist of at least 1 ski patroller, 2-3 SheJumps volunteers, and up to 8 participants of similar ski ability.
Stations: At 9:30 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 may cover topics such as 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: All teams will eat lunch together with the patrollers and volunteers. Lunch will be provided. Some dietary restrictions may be able to be accommodated, but we encourage those with specific dietary needs to bring their own food for the day.
Pickup details: Pickup will be in the same location as registration. The girls will receive their certificates and wrap up the day around 3:30pm. Parents can anticipate departing with their kids between 3:45 – 4:00 pm.
Timeline:
- 9:00 – 9:30am – Registration – Location: Loveland Ski Area Base; room TBD
- 9:30am – Morning Meeting
- 10:00am – Morning Stations
- 12:00pm – Lunch
- 1:00pm – Avalanche Demo – All teams
- 2:00pm – Afternoon Stations
- 3:30-4:00pm – Certificates/Check-Out – Location: Loveland Ski Area Base; room TBD
*Schedule & Stations are subject to change.
Lunch & Snacks
Lunch: Lunch will be provided.
Snacks: SheJumps will provide a small amount of snacks throughout the day. If your child has any food allergies or specific foods they like, please note that we may not be able to accommodate them, and they should bring their own lunch/snacks.
Helpful Tips
- Bring items you usually ski with such as your backpack, snacks, water, goggles, helmet, extra gloves, waterproof jacket, etc.
- Be honest about your skier ability when filling out registration questions. We will find a group for everyone in the intermediate-advanced range!
FAQ’s & Other Event Information
Need rentals? Loveland Ski Area has a rental shop on premises. Be sure to show up early to rent skis in order to be kitted out by morning drop-off.
Parking and getting to the event: Loveland Ski Area has free parking. No free public transit is available, but Snowstang offers an affordable alternative to get to the mountain. Discounted Loveland tickets are available to Snowstang passengers.
Facility and accessibility information: Loveland Ski Area has gendered restrooms. Loveland Ski Area is ADA accessible. For more information about Loveland’s ADA options, check out their website here.
Accommodations: Accommodations can be made for individuals based on the capacity of each resort and Ski Patrol team we work with. Please contact your event lead with any questions or requests about accommodations. Girls do need to be able to ski or snowboard or sit-ski independently, or, in the event of a sit-skier, with a parent or coach assistance.
Scholarships: If you are unable to afford the cost of registration, you can apply for a scholarship. Please contact Shaye at smaetzold@shejumps.org for more information.
Volunteer: To volunteer for this event, please contact Shaye at smaetzold@shejumps.org.
Questions? Contact Shaye at smaetzold@shejumps.org.
Want to further support SheJumps? Purchase SheJumps youth tees or SheJumps x Skida collab youth hats to make sure more programs like this happen! https://www.shejumps.org/store
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All participants must sign the SheJumps Participant Waiver prior to participating in this event.
Spanish version of our waiver: Todos los participantes deben firmar la Renuncia de Participante de SheJumps antes de participar en este evento.
To prioritize the health of our community, please do not attend a SheJumps event if you are experiencing any cold-like symptoms.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a 100% refund on the ticket price. Optional donations made during registration will not be refunded.
Cancellations made within 3-6 days in advance of the event date will receive a 50% refund. Optional donations made during registration will not be refunded.
No refunds will be given for cancellations within 48 hours of the event, as this does not give us adequate time to fill the spot.
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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.
SheJumps is an inclusive organization. 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.
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