2010 will have international athletes hosting their ski camps and clinics at Portillo

Ski Portillo, Chile. – Ski Portillo will be hosting a number of ski camps and clinics during its ski season 2010. Having an opposite ski season to resorts in the north, plus the steeps and deeps and quality of snow found at Portillo, makes from this paradise heaven a special place to host these great ski camps and clinics.

NASTC: Week of August 14-21, 2010.

Adventure Ski Training Vacation with the North American Ski Training Center Aug 14-21, 2010!
NASTC is having its 16^th year at Portillo! NASTC is the only advanced ski school of its kind.  Developed by Chris and Jenny Fellows in 1994, NASTC has helped improve the skiing and increase the adventure of thousands of skiers.  NASTC offers All Conditions/Terrain courses at 18 resorts around the world.  This will be NASTC's 16th season at Portillo.  NASTC is for intermediates, advanced, and expert skiers who want more than a "quick fix," who want to truly get off that plateau they’re on.  Whether you are stuck on the blue runs or have mastered the entire mountain, NASTC has a course to help you ski better.  At NASTC it’s about the whole picture: technique, fitness, and equipment.  They will help you dial in a system addressing all 3 components, and you'll see the difference!  The NASTC staff is comprised of the top ski instructors in the US, the members of the PSIA Demonstration Teams, which means they are the teachers of teachers. Your skiing will improve in a safe, fun, and highly professional way under their watchful eyes.   You’ll be in small groups of 6 or fewer with the same Demo Team instructor all day, all week.  Backcountry tour options exist, as does group helicopter skiing.  This is the ultimate ski vacation: a superb mountain, fun-loving people, delicious food, fine wine and a beautiful hotel.  You are sure to improve, make new friends, and enjoy yourself. "It's not just skiing-it's NASTC!" Levels 6-9 (intermediate - expert).

NASTC Kids Race & Freeskiing Camp!

Also Aug 14-21! Portillo has always been our summer home and many of our clients who have gone without their families have requested we run a separate NASTC Kids Camp! So we are! Kids and adults will be divided up during the day to ski with their own trainers and then come together in the evenings to enjoy family oriented fun at the hotel as well as family dinners. Join us in one of these camps this year for a family skiing experience you will never forget. Portillo is everyone's paradise!
NASTC’s course costs US$2595* and includes the following:

• 6 days instruction in small groups (6-1 ratio, no more than 24 total) led by PSIA Demonstration Team members
• Evening tech talks on topics ranging from equipment, to conditioning, to sidecountry skiing
• Personalized video reviews
• Group events
• NASTC goodie-bag and sponsor give-a-ways
• Travel and Santiago night options available
• Backcountry tours and heli-skiing upgrades optional

Ski with the Superstars 2010

Chris Davenport and Ski Portillo are proud to announce the seventh annual “Ski with the Superstars Camp”, held August 14-21, 2010, at Ski Portillo. What could be better than a dream ski vacation to the Chilean Andes Mountains with some of the world’s most renowned freeskiers as your personal guides and coaches? The camp is open to any age and all participants should be expert skiers (able to ski all blacks) with a strong level of fitness. Participants will spend the week mastering the steeps and deeps of the Chilean Andes with top freeskiing champions Chris Anthony, Ingrid Backstrom, Chris Davenport, Mike Douglas and Wendy Fisher. The Superstars camp is all about taking your skiing to the next level, pushing yourself into new and exciting experiences on snow, and having a blast with a great group of skiers.

The Programme:

• Daily personalized instruction/ guiding in small groups with a different freeskiing professional each day.
• Special welcome cocktail reception courtesy of Ski Portillo
• Nightly slideshows, talks, and presentations by the athletes.
• A professional videographer will accompany the groups and present each participant with an edited DVD of images and footage.
• The best gift/gear bag in the business, with complimentary products from all the coaches’ sponsors.

Cost:

The 7th annual “Ski with the Superstars” Camp is $2150 for the week.  This price does not include lodging at Ski Portillo.

For reservations at the Hotel Portillo please contact Diana Unger at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For reservations for the Superstars Camp please contact Chris Davenport at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Clendenin Ski Method Portillo Camp 7^th Annual

John Clendenin: Two-Time World Freestyle Champ Creator of the Clendenin Ski Method

Chino Martinez: Portillo Ski Guide  Clendenin Ski Method Trainer

Camp Mission: Based on the Clendenin Ski Method's: Four words, our mission is to provide you with the foundation to become a better Bump/All-Mountain skier and have one hell of good time in the process!
(Over 4,000 success stories in more than 15 seasons!)

Ski instruction and ski camps are not created equal. Master the entire mountain — steeps, deeps, dumps, bumps and hard stuff — under the guidance of 2-time World Freestyle Champion John Clendenin. This is the most innovative teaching in the Americas. From intermediate to almost-pro, we can help you ski better now! Hear what our clients say!
Includes:

• Transportation to and from Santiago airport
• All amenities in Portillo: meals, lodging, tickets and coaching
• One Night at 5-star Hotel and closing party in Santiago
• Small Coach-to-Student Ratio
• Video Analysis
• Special Parties

For more information on this camp, see the camp webpage

http://www.skidoctors.com
For Reservations Contact: Box 1092 Aspen, CO 81611
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Portillo Big Mountain Telemark Camp:

Join us for the ultimate Telemark adventure: A week of intensive big-mountain Telemark instruction deep in the Chilean Andes.

The Portillo Big Mountain Telemark Camp was developed in 2007 by Nick DeVore and Kayo Ogilby. It is the first international advanced Telemark camp of its kind and is open to any age expert Telemarker (able to ski all blacks). Whether you aspire to compete in big mountain events, want to take your Telemark skiing to the next level, or simply want to develop your technique in a stunning setting, we will help you hone in your Telemark skills so that you may be free and confident in any terrain.

Through on-piste and backcountry exploration we will focus on technique, awareness, visualization, safety, discipline, determination, and having an overall great time ripping some stunning lines. While perfecting the Telemark turn, you will also learn about big mountain and backcountry travel, including precaution, line choice, route finding, equipment use, snow stability, and overall awareness while enjoying the majestic mountains.

2010 Sessions:

Portillo is a Telemarker's dream: It is as close as one could ever get to a private resort and the couloirs, spines, gladed snow fields, tremendous vertical, awe inspiring peaks overhead, lake views, easy access to back and side country skin and boot packs makes it the ultimate venue for this kind of camp. We are excited to launch our third season this summer! We have added two sessions, a Heli drop option, and a guest coach for 2010.

Portillo Big Mountain Telemark Camp's cost includes:

• Seven days of coaching and big mountain instruction.
• Two daily yoga sessions.
• Evening video analysis, balance work, discussions, video.
• A closing ceremony.
• Pro deals on Black Diamond and FlyLow equipment.
• Sweet schwag.
• A photo package.

*This price does not include airfare or lodging.

Grom Scholarship:

We provide one scholarship a year for athletes under 18. Please inquire about details.

Website:

www.bigmtntelemark.com

Kim Reichhelm’s Ski Adventures:

Guided Skiing

Get out of the summer heat for this all-inclusive Ski Adventure in the Chilean Andes. Open to advanced skiers and better, Kim Reichhelm and Greg Harms will lead you each day in groups of similar ability to the best conditions and terrain maximizing your Ski Adventure. The Chilean hospitality and Kim¹s veteran staff will make your Portillo experience unforgettable, whether you come with friends, family, or on your own. With over 20 years of hosting Ski Adventures, Kim guarantees that every last detail is covered from the airport transfer, to helicopter skiing, to an afternoon massage.

Adult Freeskiing Adventure

Skiers are guided in groups of similar ability throughout the ski area. The format is relaxed and focused on making sure you’re skiing the perfect terrain for your skills. These guides know the mountain and will have you skiing the conditions appropriate for the time of day with safety and fun a priority. Personalized tips and pointers to improve your ski technique are provided if needed and if wanted.

"Thank you Kim and Greg, for one of the greatest Ski experiences in my life. You guys were great hosts and made the trip exceptional. I definitely plan on skiing with you again.” Peter Lewis

“Greg & Kim create an incredibly unique skiing experience by exposing a view of the terrain you probably would not have found on your own, and finding the best snow conditions on the mountain at any time, all while having a blast.  Their enthusiasm for the sport is contagious.” Emily Shanks

“I am indebted to you for opening my eyes to new worlds of skiing.” Ellen Berkowitz

“Thank you so much for taking such good care of me. All your thoughtfulness and hard work are so appreciated. It was a great time ­fun, challenging and satisfying.” Fran Bum

Kim Reichhelms’s Ski Adventures start at $4,540* in a double, lake view room and include the following:

• Private airport transfer
• 7 nights lodging
• 8 days guided skiing with lift tickets
• All meals
• 2 private dinner parties

Freeskiing Techniques:

• Guided skiing & instruction
• Big mountain freeskiing techniques
• Mountain safety
• Indoor sessions with video analysis
• Big Mountain Competition on the last day.
• Winners get entry into the 2011 US Extreme Freeskiing Championships at Crested Butte Colorado

Becoming a Professional Freeskier:

• Goal setting
• Leadership skills
• Opportunities in the ski industry

In addition to:

• Welcome cocktail party
• Optional nights at the Ritz Carlton in Santiago (not included in price)

*This price can vary without previous notice, it is non-commissionable

For more information visit: www.skiwithkim.com

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