Women's Discovery Camps
Our Women’s Discovery Camps are an enriching 2-day learning experience hosted by some genuinely inspirational coaches!
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Ages: 18+
For: Skiers and Riders
Ski/Ride Ability: Levels 4 (skis are sometimes parallel, wedge or stem when uncomfortable, starting to explore easy blues) to Level 9.
Dates: January 25-26 and March 3-4, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 3:00PM
Starting Location: Lincoln Peak
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Experience a transformative 2-day journey with our Women’s Discovery Camps, led by expert coaches who are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. These camps are designed to meet the unique needs of each participant and group, offering the perfect balance of skill-building, support, and plenty of time on the slopes.
Whether you’re new to Sugarbush and eager to build your confidence, or a seasoned skier looking to refine your technique, these camps create a welcoming environment where you can push your limits and develop your abilities.
With a focus on progression, camaraderie, and a full experience of skiing and riding, you’ll leave these camps feeling more confident, capable, and connected to the mountain than ever before. This is your opportunity to elevate your skills in a supportive, engaging setting.
Each camp includes lunch and après ski gatherings included in the program cost.
Reservations are available online. For questions, contact us at 802-583-6542 or skiandrideschool@sugarbush.com.
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Meet the Coaches
Emily Pogozelski
Michael’s encouragement (and the sage advice: “You just need to be better than the four-year-olds”) led Emily to join the Ski & Ride team. From there, she embraced every training opportunity, logging an incredible 143 days on snow last year.
Emily is excited to teach skiers of all levels, but her heart is especially drawn to helping women overcome fears, come back from injuries, or break through mental roadblocks. Whether it’s their first time on skis or they’re rediscovering their love for the sport, Emily’s goal is to help her students build confidence and fall in love with skiing—just like she did.
Know Before You Go
- All Ski & Ride School participants under the age of 13 are required to wear a properly fitted and fastened winter sports helmet. Helmets are recommended for all ages and are included in rental package but feel free to bring your own if preferred.
- Participants may use terrain features and jumps while skiing and riding in a lesson.
- Wear water resistant snow pants and jacket suitable to weather and temperature, one pair of socks (polyester or ski designed socks), active-wear long underwear, gloves or mittens (mittens better when cold), goggles or sunglasses, hat (if not wearing a helmet), neck gaiter or face mask, and sunscreen
- Wearing anything cotton is NOT A GOOD IDEA
- Get a good night’s sleep, and eat a hearty breakfast
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made prior to 72 hours of the start date will receive a refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee per order.
- Cancellations made within 72 hours are non-refundable
- There is no fee to change (reschedule) lessons prior to 72 hours of lesson start date
- Changes made within 72 hours and at least by 4pm the day prior to lesson date will be charged a $50 rebooking fee per lesson
- Day of changes are not permitted
- If the resort is open for skiing/riding there are no refunds or cancellations due to weather, please plan accordingly.
Skill Levels
The level descriptions we use here at Sugarbush are a guide that enables the Ski & Ride School to better accommodate guests’ needs. If you have specific goals, please share them with the Ski & Ride School staff so they may better accommodate you needs. Lesson levels are as follows:
Level One
Skiers & Riders: “Never-Ever” – first time skiers and riders.
Level Two
Skiers: Can stop using a wedge (a/k/a “snowplow”).
Riders: Can skid on both toe-side and heel-side and can traverse.
Level Three
Skiers: Can make turns using a wedge.
Riders: Can turn in both directions.
Level Four
Skiers: Can link wedge turns, working on different turn shapes and sizes.
Riders: Can link turns, working on different turn shapes and sizes.
Level Five
Skiers: Using turn shape to control speed, beginning to match skis in open-stance parallel.
Riders: Using turn shape to control speed, beginning freestyle maneuvers.
Level Six
Skiers: Matching skis earlier in turns and using little wedge, more refined ability to control speed and direction, and venturing to easy off-piste terrain.
Riders: Linking shaped turns on most groomed terrain, venturing into terrain parks and off-piste.
Level Seven
Skiers: Parallel on all but the steepest groomed terrain, skiing off-piste, including bumps and trees.
Riders: Confident on all but the steepest groomed terrain, riding off-piste, and beginning to do tricks in the terrain park.
Level Eight
Skiers: Making dynamic parallel turns, skiing fall-line moguls and consistently skiing on all terrain types including the terrain park and NASTAR.
Riders: Making dynamic turns, riding on all terrain and in all snow conditions, and performing tricks in the terrain park.
Level Nine
Skiers & Riders: Confident, in balance and in control using refined technique in all conditions, on all terrain, all of the time. Principal technical focus is tactical and skill blending activities.