2026 Thanksgiving Race Camp at Ski Brule
Thanksgiving Race Camp Registration 2026
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Session Dates: November 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2026
Participants may register for individual days or all four days.
Registration is appreciated by November 15, 2026. If after the 15th, call Pat at numbers below.
For more information about the 2026 Ski Brule Thanksgiving Race Camp, contact Pat Slattery:
Phone: 608-848-6123 | 608-347-5741 | 608-527-5757
Email: martski43@gmail.com
Get your season started with a solid foundation and make your plans today for Ski Brule’s 35th Annual Thanksgiving Race Camp!
35th Annual 2026 Thanksgiving Race Camp
November 26–29, 2026 | Ski Brule
Kick off the ski season with four days of focused, affordable early-season race training at Ski Brule! The 35th Annual Thanksgiving Race Camp is designed to help athletes build a strong foundation for the season while minimizing time away from school.
With 35+ years of great early-season snow and one of the premier snowmaking facilities in the country, Ski Brule is ready to provide the terrain and training opportunities racers need to start the season strong.
A separate program for Masters racers is also available.
3 Keys to Success
1. Fundamentals
Develop and reinforce essential skiing skills through drills focused on proper technique and race tactics.
2. Excellent Visuals
Athletes learn from demonstrations by experienced coaches and athletes, along with video of World Cup skiers.
3. Maximum Repetitions
On-snow training is structured to maximize mileage, gate time, and quality turns throughout camp.
Training Structure
Athletes will be grouped according to age and ability to provide an appropriate level of instruction and challenge. Parents wishing to accompany very young children are welcome.
Training emphasizes solid ski technique, biomechanics, and race-specific skills. Electronic lectures and additional instruction will cover technique, tactics, conditioning, equipment maintenance, sport psychology, and equipment.
Training Schedule
Thursday–Sunday
- Lifts open at 9:00 AM
- Meet at 8:30 AM – location TBA
- Breakfast buffet approximately 1 hour before lifts
- Evening activities at 7:00 PM – TBA
Camp Fees
$120 per racer, per day
$460 per racer for all four days
Payment is due in full with the application. Please make checks payable to Ski Brule Race Camp.
Important: Race Camp fees do not include lift tickets, lodging, or meals. Campers are responsible for providing their own lodging, meals, and lift tickets.
Lodging
Make it a complete Thanksgiving weekend at Ski Brule! A variety of lodging options are available, including local motels.
Call 1-800-DO-BRULE (1-800-362-7853) for lodging information.
Meet the Coaching Staff
Pat Slattery — Head Coach
Pat is a Level 400 Coach, Central Junior Olympic Team coach, and PSIA Level III instructor with more than 40 years of coaching experience. His background includes Mt. Hood and Blackcomb summer camps, Wilmot, MAD Alpine, Blackhawk Ski Club, and Waunakee High School. He also served as an assistant U.S. coach at the 32nd Trofeo Topolino Games in 1992 and as acting Swiss team captain.
Jim Lease — Masters Coach
Jim is a Level 200 Coach, PSIA Level III Instructor, Pro Racer, and traveling NASTAR Pacesetter with more than 35 years of racing and coaching experience. Jim will lead the dedicated Masters Program.
Jenny Dahlberg — Associate Coach, Blackhawk
Jenny has served as Head Coach of the Blackhawk Alpine Race Team since its beginning in 2005. She is a Level 100 coach with course-setting credits, a former UW racer, and former USSA racer for Team Duluth.
Additional Coaches: Bob Vial, Dennis Novak, Jonathan Manderfield, Sarah Breckenridge, Corry White, Larry Heathman, and MaryLu Cianciolo bring extensive racing, coaching, instructional, and competitive experience to the Thanksgiving Race Camp.
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