Forget the fluff -- get tough about skiing.

PowerLearn is eight day-long clinics (you choose from 14 dates) developed by Mermer Blakeslee, a former member of the National Demonstration Team for Professional Ski Instructors of America, that will dramatically change the way you ski. This program teaches by total immersion. Give it your complete concentration and you'll be rewarded with the tools to ski the mountain anywhere, anytime.

Mermer Blakeslee is the author of In the Yikes! Zone: A Conversation With Fear, and is the ski industry's "fear expert." She is also one of the nation's leading ski instruction authorities, training ski teachers and examiners across the country. Now she and her hand-picked team are going to train you.

PowerLearn's Four Essentials Learn in small classes from Mermer and specially-selected PSIA clinicians who will emphasize:

EQUIPMENT - well tuned skis and a proper "set up" to assure a balanced stance.

TECHNIQUE - a curriculum that focuses on mastering fundamental skills.

CUSTOMIZED LEARNING - a flexible approach to your style of learning.

PSYCHOLOGY - exploration and challenge guided by a savvy psychological awareness.


PowerLearn includes a number of amenities, including:

-alet parking
-Beakfast, lunch and aprés ski treats
-Ski tune at the end of each class day
-Professional boot fitting by Greg Hoffman from Green Mountain Orthotics
-Use of demo equipment
-3500 Club locker for the season
-Business Center access for day of session
-Special access to the Snowsports School lift line
-Lectures, written materials and DVD analysis


When: Select 8 out of 14 sessions.

December 9, 10 (boot day) and 23
January 6, 7, 8, 13 (boot day) and 20
February 3, 10, 11, 12, 17
March 3

Clear your calendar for spending eight intense Fridays on the mountain this winter. It's time to get tough! Go from serious to accomplished at PowerLearn Ski Camp.

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