Dates & Location
Location: El Colorado, Chile
Dates:
- 17th July - 15th August (4-weeks)
- 17th July - 8th August (3-weeks)
Camp Overview
Excel returns to El Colorado Ski Resort, Chile, for the third time. Situated at an altitude of 2,400 metres (7,874 feet), El Colorado offers excellent conditions for Giant Slalom (GS), Slalom (SL), and Super G (SG). The 2024 camp was a massive success, thanks to fantastic snow conditions and quiet training slopes. Athletes will have the chance to take part in early season Children’s and FIS races in El Colorado and La Parva; a great opportunity for first year FIS athletes to lower their seed points before the European season. Due to the high altitude, we will organise trips down to Santiago to help athletes recover and rest, while also giving them the opportunity to enjoy the cultural aspects of the city.
Coaching Staff
At Excel we pride ourselves on high quality individualised coaching. In order to maintain an exceptional coach-to-athlete ratio of 1:5, 3 coaches will be in attendance to serve 15 athletes. The coaches attending are:
- Rob Bullen, Managing Director and U14/U16 coach
- Jazzy Bullen, Physiotherapist and U10/U12 coach
- Graham Dickson, FIS U18/U21 coach
Camp Facilities
Accommodation:
Athletes will stay in 3 ski-in/ski-out apartments on the slope for easy access to and from training with all meals catered for.
World Class Training Lanes:
Athletes will train Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G gates next to some of the fastest World Cup skiers.
Ski Tuning Room:
Our ski tuning room has direct access onto the slopes. Coaches will tune athletes skis daily with world-class Snowglides.
Fitness & Gym
From bikes to olympic barbells, athletes will have supervised fitness sessions throughout the camp in the gym room.
Shops and Cafe
Despite living at 2,400 metres, there is a small shop and cafe in El Colorado.
Races
FIS races:
- El Colorado | 24th - 25th July | Giant Slalom x2
- La Parva | 26th July | Slalom x2
Children’s races:
Children’s races are confirmed to run during our stay in El Colorado
Cultural Trips to Santiago
Two trips to Santiago will be included in the camp:
- Mid-Camp Break: A trip to Santiago around the middle of the camp for the team to rest, reset, and explore the city.
- Final Trip to Santiago: The second trip will be the evening before departure, offering a chance to explore more of the city before flying home.