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 Saturday, January 17 through Wednesday, January 21, 2009 It's not all about the bike, or running, either! One of the best ways to become a better endurance athlete, and fitter, happier, healthier human being, is to cross-train. The winter "off season" is a particularly good time to expand one's athletic repertoire. We absolutely love Mt. Shasta and we also love cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. To be honest, one of your CORPScamp hosts grew up doing all three of these sports, but your other host only learned to XC ski and ice skate last winter. So... Join us at Mt. Shasta, the magical, mystical mountain which stands serenely near the top of California, for a five day winter sports retreat. This glacier-laden volcanic peak provides the backdrop for superb cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and yoga in a gorgeous, alpine region with dramatic lakes, rivers, forests, and memorable trails and routes. You can drive there easily from NorCal or Oregon, or fly in via Redding or Sacramento. Shasta is a bit remote, but that helps protect its quiet, wondrous setting. Mt. Shasta's special appeal will draw you back again and again. CORPScamp Shasta Snofari features one or two specified winter sports outings each day led by two or more guides. Everyone is free to participate at their own pace; most routes feature various distance options, too. Each afternoon at our CORPScamps features "The Yoga Social" with a rejuvenating CORPSyoga class taught by a fellow cyclist, Elizabeth Jefferson, who was trained at the world renowned White Lotus Foundation and holds a Yoga Alliance RYT 200 instructor certification, not to mention a Ph.D. in chemistry. CORPSyoga is designed for all camp participants, regardless of yoga background, or lack thereof, and is designed to help each camper unwind, accelerate recovery for the next day's adventure, minimize the chance of injury, and rejuvenate and restore energy balance. Social time before and after the actual yoga class gives everyone a chance to swap stories while enjoying herbal tea by Joshua Tree Products and/or Hammer Nutrition Recoverite. The camp also includes two group dinners. Every activity is optional, though; campers are free to "check out any time you like" if they want a break, extra rest, or private time. Please understand that CORPScamp Shasta Snofari is designed as a multi-day lifestyle adventure - five days of fantastic winter sports outdoor adventure in an otherworldly place - and the camp is only as difficult as YOU want it to be. We're not timing everyone and we're not keeping score, so please don't be put off by the name - CORPScamp is only as hard core as you want to make it! If you love the outdoor world and want to enjoy some fantastic winter sports activities, while getting away from it all and enjoying the company of fellow athlete-adventurers, then you will enjoy CORPScamp Shasta Snofari! Snofari Images and Videos Click here for images and two videos of the Mt. Shasta area in Winter! Click here for images and four videos of the Mt. Shasta area in Summer! Registration & What's Included To register for the 2009 CORPScamp Shasta Snofari, please Contact Us ASAP to express your interest. Your $295 CORPScamp enty fee includes: For non-winter-sports-doing spouses, we offer a $50 entry option which includes participation in the daily afternoon CORPSyoga Class and both group dinners. Does NOT include the main activities, goodie bag, AdventureCORPS gear, coaching, etc. Registration is limited to 25: First come, first served. Sorry, there is no discount for attending less than the full five day camp. Host Hotels CORPScamp Shasta Snofari will be based at two nice sister hotels which are located across the street from each other in quiet, quaint downtown Mt. Shasta. These are the Strawberry Valley Inn and the Woodsman Hotel Cabins and Lodge. CORPSCampers are responsible for making their own hotel reservations directly with either property. We will also be happy to match up would-be roommates, so email us if you have a room you'd llike to share and we'll circulate your offer with the other CORPScampers. The two properties have a limited number of rooms available at the special CORPScamp rate. The reservation code and information will be provided to each CORPScamp participant when they register for the camp (not posted here, so that only CORPScampers can use it). Do not delay in making your room reservations as our rooms will be released to the general public at least 30 days befor the camp! Daily Schedule (Sunrise is at 730am and sunset is 500pm.) Saturday, January 17: Sunday, January 18: Monday, January 19: Tuesday, January 20: Wednesday, January 21: Pre- and Post-Exercise: Immediately efore each excursion, we will do a five minute "Ron Jones' Dynamic Warm-Up." (This is done while standing, so no towels or props are needed - and we can even do it outside in the snow in all our winter clothing.) Each afternoon we'll enjoy and benefit from "The Yoga Social" - a nice CORPSyoga class followed by quality chit-chat time around the fire with a mug of tea or cocoa with marshmallows (bring a travel mug). Bring a yoga mat for the afternoon (or ask us to buy and bring one for you). Mt. Shasta: Gear Rental, Resources, and More Mt.Shasta Chamber of Commerce Learn about Mt. Shasta and specifically why it's a phenomenal location for this camp! Check out the Siskiyou County Visitor's Center, too! The Fifth Season: Your one-stop shop for everything outdoors-related, The Fifth Season has been supporting the community for over 20 years with a friendly attitude, wide-ranging expertise, and old school attention to details. Importantly for our purposes, all the gear they rent is excellent, and in new or nearly new condition. Here is the info they need for each individual renting gear: Date of Pick-up, Date of Return, Your Height, Weight & Shoe Size (M or W). Unless you own them, you will need to rent XC touring skis, boots, and poles; plus snowshoes (sporty type, not expedition type. We use Atlas 1022 snowshoes.) Gaiters are a good idea, too, for keeping snow out of your shoes and boots. You may need to rent some other items. Be sure to check out our Packing List well before you leave home for this adventure! Siskiyou Ice Rink: The largest outdoor ice skating rink is Northern California is located right in the town of Mt. Shasta! We pay for our use of the rink and skate rental. Free coaching from your Canadian hostess! Mt. Shasta Nordic Center: This incredible treasure was created in 2006 by the local community to promote Nordic (XC) skiing. Sacred Mountain Spa: Located in downtown Mount Shasta, Sacred Mountain is one of Northern California's finest full-service day spas. They offer a variety of massage therapy services as well as healing and relaxation treatments. Each CORPScamp participant will receive a promotional card that offers a complimentary 15 minute chair massage, head & scalp massage, or a 30 minute whirlpool bath with the purchase of a massage. They are also providing us with a special prize for the raffle! Chris and Dena's Grocery and Deli: Located just up the street from our host hotels at 900 S Mt Shasta Blvd, this local market caters our two group dinners and is a great place to stop for groceries, drinks, beer, wine, and made-to-order sandwiches and such. Sereni-Tea: A great place for tea and more, this will be our destination after our full day snowshoe excursion to warm up and swap stories. Berryvale Natural Foods Grocery: Located closer to downtown, but only a few blocks from our host hotels, Berryale offers organic produce and groceries, supplements, herbal preparations, plus an in-house café and deli. Mt Shasta Pedali - the local bike club - and the Mt. Shasta Summit Century - the local super cycling event, which concludes our summer-time CORPScamp Mt. Shasta. Click here for other great Mt. Shasta resources and business. Weather and What to Bring In January, the average low temperature is 26, while the average high is 44, with a monthly average of 7.1 inches of rain. In other words, perfect active winter sports weather is predicted! Click here for the current weather in Mt. Shasta and click here for detailed weather data for the region. For winter sports, CORPScampers should come prepared for any possible weather pattern or contingency. At the very least, all participants should bring a variety of items which we will list here shortly, plus personal and medical identification, cell phone, money, credit card, and a good attitude. We also recommend a yoga mat for the afternoon CORPSyoga class. Here's a Packing List you can print out and reference (Pdf format)! New! Click here for AdventureCORPS Recommended Products and Services! Fueling
*My "four hour bottle" includes four scoops of Perpetuem and four scoops of HEED. This provides 920 extremely tasty calories, including 24 grams of protein, eight grams of fat, and a nice selection of electrolytes and more, not to mention lots of great, long-lasting carbo energy. I drink this mix slowly (hence the name, "four hour bottle") and drink plain water at the same time (about one bottle an hour). Important Registration Details and Policies
Your Hosts, Chris and Elizabeth
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