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Performance Academy

with Lucy Harrup

Performance Academy with

Lucy Harrup

CASI Level 3, CASI Level 4 Teach, Park Certified, IFSA Level 1 

Lucy is our top snowboard coach and a cornerstone of the Fernie team. Known for her passion, technical expertise, and empowering coaching style, Lucy brings out the best in every rider she works with. Whether you’re refining your carving, exploring new terrain, or finding your flow, her sessions blend fun, focus, and progression in equal measure — helping snowboarders of all levels ride with confidence and connection. 

Choose from scheduled 1-day performance camps or book a private session tailored to your personal goals. Camp focus and terrain selection will be adapted to suit the snow and mountain conditions of the day, ensuring the best learning experience for all participants. 

LUCY'S PERFORMANCE CAMPS 2025.26

Get your season off on the right foot with Lucia in this one-day kickoff camp. The focus is on balance, carving, and flow — setting a strong technical foundation that helps you ski with confidence from day one. Through video analysis and targeted coaching, you'll leave with clear takeaways to guide your skiing all season long. Train like a pro. Ski like yourself.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced skiers

Take it on its own, or roll it into the Precision & Flow Series

Dates: Dec 19th

Cost: $209

Ski with Lucia in a focused training experience designed to sharpen your skills and unlock your potential. Each camp is tailored to the group’s goals and the mountain conditions, giving you the chance to refine technique, build confidence, and elevate your skiing across Fernie’s legendary terrain. Lucia’s coaching philosophy emphasizes developing strong fundamentals to increase precision and flow, breaking down complex movements into clear, achievable steps, helping skiers build confidence, understand the “why” behind technique, and make lasting performance gains on snow.

Train like a pro. Ski like yourself.

Dates: Dec 29-30, March 2-3 and March 23-24

Cost: $399

Join Lucia in a supportive, women-only environment where the focus is on building confidence, precision, and flow across varied terrain. Lucia’s coaching philosophy emphasizes developing strong fundamentals to increase precision and flow. It’s about giving you the tools to understand and apply fundamental skills, so you leave with clear objectives and the confidence to keep progressing after the camp. With personalized coaching and group-driven goals, you’ll finish each camp skiing stronger and more in tune with the mountain. Train like a pro. Ski like yourself.

Best for: Advanced–Expert skiers

Join a single camp or build your progression over the series

LUCY'S MULTI-WEEK CAMPS 2025.26

LADIES SHRED CAMP

Dive into an adventure tailored to unlock the secrets of Fernie’s diverse terrain, while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow female riders. Led by women for women, our Ladies Shred Camps prioritize confidence building and skill enhancement. Whether you’re conquering groomers or mastering powder runs, our program is crafted to elevate your experience and empower your passion for the sport. Join us in a welcoming and supportive environment, where shredding is not just a skill, but a celebration of the sport you love. Don’t miss your chance to thrive on the mountain alongside like-minded riders.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
5 - 6 8 Weeks Dec. 8, 2025 $699 BOOK ONLINE
3 - 6 8 Weeks Jan. 15, 2026 $699 BOOK ONLINE

EARLY GIRLS SNOWBOARD

For those keen ladies who want to start their day the right way! Enjoy the serenity of the mountain in the early hours. No crowds for the first hour as you get lift access one hour ahead of the public. This program is for experienced snowboarders looking to explore and enjoy the less visited parts of the mountain. Our professional female coaches will take you to secret stashes around the mountain, and provide tactics, strategies and skill focus to ensure each morning is an experience you will never forget. Program runs on Wednesdays from 8:00 am - 11:00am.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
5 - 6 8 Weeks Jan. 21, 2026 $669 BOOK ONLINE

“One day of coaching. A whole new level of riding unlocked.”

- Lucy Harrup

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY FAQs

The Performance Academy is designed for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders who want to improve their technique, build confidence on challenging terrain, and refine their skills with professional coaching.

Our camps and private sessions are led by Level 3 and Level 4 certified instructors, offering a higher level of technical insight, personalised video analysis, and advanced drills. We focus on performance-level outcomes and mastering all-mountain terrain.

No, you don’t have to be an expert. We welcome confident intermediate riders who are comfortable on upper mountain terrain. Our instructors will tailor the coaching to your level and help you progress step by step.

Each camp includes 5 hours of professional coaching, video analysis (where applicable), and small-group training with a maximum of 6 participants. You’ll receive individual feedback and skill-building exercises to apply beyond the session.

Lift tickets are not included in the camp or private session price unless otherwise stated. Please ensure you have a valid lift ticket or season pass for the dates you are attending.

Yes! Private coaching is available for up to 3 people, with the option to add additional participants for a small fee. This is a great way to get a personalised experience for family or friends.

Yes, participants are required to bring their own ski or snowboard equipment. If you need rentals, visit the Fernie Alpine Resort Rentals page to reserve high-performance gear.

Bookings can be made by contacting our Snow School team directly at 250.423.2406.

Early booking is recommended as spots are limited.

Our standard Snow School cancellation policy applies to all Performance Academy sessions and camps. Please check the cancellation policy page for full details before booking.

Yes, we have dedicated women’s big mountain camps led by Julie Bernasconi, CSIA Level 4 instructor, designed to provide a fun and supportive environment for female skiers.

Get in touch!

Fernie Winter Sports School
Performance Academy
250-423-2406| [email protected]

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