April 17, 2010 – Registration has now opened to the general public for the 2010 Oregon Spring Camp taking place May 27-31, 2010 (Memorial Day weekend) at Bend/Mt Bachelor, Oregon. (See note below on potential of a second session.)

Designed primarily as a master/citizen XC ski camp, junior skiers with a chaperone adult camper are also welcome. Due to exclusive enrollment numbers, this camp is recommended only for skiers at intermediate and above skill levels.

Featuring on-snow morning sessions and a variety of optional dryland clinics, evening training plan programs, and ski specific physiology lab testing — the Oregon Spring Camp is one of the most unique ski educational events in the world. Coaching for the camp will be led by J.D. Downing, Coach of the XC Oregon elite team and National Director of the American XC Skiers masters association. Downing will be assisted by a variety of local athletes and coaches.

Since 2001 Oregon Fall and Spring Camps have gained an international reputation as some of the best ski technique and fitness events in the world. Campers of all ability levels (including numerous National and World Masters champions) annually rave about their progress and information gained at Oregon Camps. Highlighted by a fun and inclusive atmosphere as well as small group sizes, the goal of every Oregon Fall and Spring Camp is to give every participant the best possible experience to help further their enjoyment of the world’s greatest sport.

With 10 feet of snow base reported at the 6300 foot elevation (as of April 16) and spring Nordic Center operations continuing through May 15, prospects for continued excellent spring skiing at Mt Bachelor for at least the next five weeks look promising to say the least. On that note, Oregon Spring Camp Director Downing says that should demand warrant, it may be possible to offer a second Spring Camp session over the June 3-6 weekend. Individuals not able to attend the Memorial Day main event should contact the camp office via email to express interest if a second session would fit your schedule better.

After the success of the new flexi-scheduling options introduced at the Oregon Fall Camp in December, this year’s spring event will also offer the ability for campers to name the exact number and sequence of days they’d like to attend.

Complete information and registration materials for the Oregon Spring Camp can be found here.