Olympic gold and silver medallist, and five-time FIS Freestyle overall title winner Jenn Heil is passionate about promoting her sport to young skiers, particularly girls. That’s why every spring for the past five years she has organized and run her celebrated Jenn’s Girls Camp for aspiring mogul skiers.
This past weekend, the free camp at Sunshine Village attracted 40 athletes from across Alberta – Heil’s home province. The girls enjoyed two days of coaching from Heil along with guest coaches Dominick Gauthier, Murray Cluff and Mark Shymko, all of whom donated their time for the girls.
“It’s always been important for me to inspire girls to love mogul skiing and to improve their skills,” said Heil. “I know that moguls can sometimes be intimidating at first and as a result girls often shy away from them. I am hoping to change that. My camp helps the girls improve their skiing skills and push their limits in a safe and fun way.”
