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Five hundred of those sit atop Rendezvous Mountain on a 40- to 50-degree chute that's 50 feet across at its widest point and arguably the most notorious trail in North America: THE VIBE The camp attracts a small but hardcore crowd of mostly middle-aged men who are serious enough about speed to have all the specialized equipment: helmet, speed suit and downhill or super G skis running to lengths of 215 cm and up. More indoor training sessions and video analysis round out the daily learning portions, which are followed by the extracurricular activities: two après events and a final-night banquet.
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THE HOOK consistency and repetition. Multiday ski clinics offer focused learning in specific terrain types, conditions and disciplines. You'll work with the same instructor and classmates for several consecutive days to learn new techniques and reinforce good habits. Immersion in this case is a lot like a baptism-a purification that will, once and for all, absolve you of your past on-snow transgressions. This season, prepare to be saved.
1. STEEP & DEEP CLINICJackson Hole, Wyo.By Deborah MarksTHE LAB When it comes to extreme terrain, there's everywhere else, and then there's Jackson Hole. When the new tram opens in December, Jackson will once again boast the longest singlelift- accessed continuous vertical drop in the U.S.: 4,139 feet. Five hundred of those sit atop Rendezvous Mountain on a 40- to 50-degree chute that...See the full content of this document
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