Mindful Ski & Snowboard Camp

Mindful Ski and Snowboard Camp is for individuals seeking a meaningful getaway with like-minded people that honors their passion for skiing and snowboarding, the mountains and a desire to grow their mindfulness practice in a dynamic experience. For intermediate to expert skiers and riders, and all mindfulness abilities welcome.

At Jackson Hole Mountain Resort we celebrate the magic of skiing and riding, the mountains and community each day. This new camp offers a fresh approach to the skiing experience. Join us in discovering the power and pleasure of mindfulness in the mountains. Our inclusive approach to mindfulness will engage those ready for an immersive, innovative and inspiring holiday sure to leave you with renewed energy, sense of self, and connection to community and nature.

How Mindful Ski Camp differs from other Jackson Hole Ski Camp Product:

• Lead Facilitator, Jan Hoath along with our professionally trained Coaches
• Dynamic focus of mind-body-spirit-nature to teach to the whole being of the camper
• On and off snow progressions integrating Mindfulness & Sport
• 2/3 day on the slopes with the 1/3 day off snow programming
• Off snow programming includes an array of mindfulness practices including mediation, light yoga/stretching, workshops, and more
• All camper group exercises as well as small group exercises
• Early morning meditation prior to early tram / gondola
• NO video analysis
• The number of participants is limited to 20 campers offering a more personalize camp experience

• Embrace the spirit of Jackson Hole - Wild. Humble. Heart
• Improved skills and technique through coaching
• Experiential guided mind, body and spirit exercises
• Personal understanding of mindfulness as it relates to your whole life
• Practical application of mindfulness through skiing and riding that may be transferred to other areas of your life
• Meaningful vacation in which new relationships are formed and personal insights realized

Connie Kemmerer has been the owner of the JHMR with her brother for 30 years. She moved here from Sun Valley, Idaho where she raised her children. She feels privileged to have been able to experience many different life pursuits: as an anthropologist, teacher, athlete, artist, neuromuscular massage therapist, childbirth instructor, resort owner, and designer. She started the Teton Wellness Institute and Wellness Department at St. John's Health. She also facilitated the introduction of mindfulness into the Jackson Hole schools where it is now taught in 70 classrooms.

Connie is excited to see the camp return under the facilitation and redesign of Jan Hoath. The camp will use JHMR ski instructors who have been trained to utilize mindfulness in their teaching styles.

Connie has been a meditator for 47 years and was a founder of Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center in Idaho over 30 years ago. Her current passions are skiing, being on the JHMR team, and supporting organizations such as Mind and Life and the Center for Healthy Minds, that promote neuroscience research, education, contemplative studies, and wellness.