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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 Fernie’s leading snowboard coach and a driving force in the local riding scene. With over 20 years on this mountain and 18 seasons of coaching experience, she brings a deep understanding of the terrain and what it takes to ride it at the highest level. Her sessions blend precision, style, and progression — whether you’re perfecting your carving, charging freeride lines, or dialing in your freestyle flow. Lucy’s coaching pushes riders to find their edge, refine their technique, and ride with more power, confidence, and creativity than ever before.

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

Sharpen your carving with focused coaching on edge control, pressure management, and body alignment. Build confidence linking clean, powerful turns and discover the precision and flow that define advanced riding.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced riders

Date Regular Rate  
Dec. 23, 2025 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Boost your confidence in Fernie’s iconic freeride terrain. Learn to manage speed, line choice, and technique on steeper, more technical features while staying balanced and in control through variable snow.

Best for: Advanced riders

Date Regular Rate  
Jan. 13, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK
Mar. 17, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Maximize your riding across all conditions and terrain. Learn how to adapt your technique to make the most of the snow and slopes each day brings — from groomers to glades and everything in between. Build fluidity, confidence, and control to ride the whole mountain with style and purpose.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced riders

Date Regular Rate  
Jan. 20, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Explore Fernie’s terrain park and natural features while building strong fundamentals for jumps, boxes, and rails. Lucy’s supportive approach helps you progress safely and confidently, adding style and creativity to your riding.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced riders

Date Regular Rate  
Feb. 3, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

LUCY'S MULTI-WEEK CAMPS 2025.26

KIDS

GIRLS BIG MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Ages 10-17

This program provides a fun and safe environment, encouraging girls to meet their potential fully. It is geared towards young athletes looking to develop their skills and competencies, laying down the pathway to competition. The high-energy, professional coaches are on hand to encourage progression in all terrain, be it powder, park or boardercross. Coaches will help them develop good decision-making skills and strategies and develop their competitive skills. The program will include coaching at one local freeride comp and one local banked slalom event.

Ability Level Session Times Duration Start Date Group Ratio Regular Rate  
5 - 6+ Saturdays, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (5.5 Hours) 12 Weeks Jan. 3, 2026 10:1 $1159 BOOK ONLINE

ADULTS

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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