Blue Mountain xc camp...what a deal!!

Hilltownxc · #1 03-24-2007, 06:13 PM

I worked at this camp for the first time this past summer. The camp was so awesome! The kids all loved it big time! It was moved to a new location this past summer and will continue at the new site.

What do they got?

They had two world class athletes there not only to speak but hang out with the campers for several days on our runs, meals, activities, etc... It was so cool to hang out with one of the fastest milers ever (Mark Carroll-3:50 mile/7:30 3k) like he was just another runner.

This year the camp will be even better from what I am hearing...Hopefully we'll hear soon who the guest will be for this August....also there is a great deal for elite runners (potential Footlocker runners). I don't have the details on this stuff but I hear Big John will announce big news soon!!!!

This camp is really for every runner and you get tons of free time and many cool people to hang with from all over the Northeast.

Check out the website (check out the photo link for action shots--- "counselors in action" has some shots of Mark--white polo shirt- and his wife Amy Rudolph working with the campers plus tons of cool shots from the lake) :

http://bluemountainxccamp.com/

The lake is the hot spot to be during free time. Basketball, soccer, "Iron man" competition, "tin man relay", many tournaments in Volleyball, ping pong, etc...plus tons of give-aways....

Rob A · #2 03-25-2007, 08:22 PM

I was there last year and had a blast in group 5. Lots of fun meeting other runners, and chilling with a few of my teammates that tagged along. That hill we ran up on thursday I believe was brutal. I was one of only 2 people plus our counselor in group 5 to make it to the top. It was truly a great experience that I will never forget, and definitely plan on going back this summer!

Hilltownxc · #3 04-21-2007, 09:29 PM

News from Blue Mountain website (check my sig for link)

"Blue Mountain has produced many Footlocker National Qualifiers in the past and we are introducing an incentive in 2007. Campers who register and attend the full week of camp and go on to qualify for Footlocker Nationals will earn airfare for his/her coach to attend the championship race in San Diego. Flights will originate from major airports".

This camp is very fun and now they have a big incentive for elite runners to go. I have seen many camps at $450.00-500.00 for 4-5 days and this camp is only $390.00 for 6 days.

Not only can elite runners who attend this camp earn their coach a free ride to San Diego but they will have tons of fun and they always have great guest speakers.

Tons of fun, free time and great price!

HINKLO · #4 05-09-2007, 02:04 PM

I'll be working there too, so even more reason to go! =P

Hilltownxc · #5 05-13-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HINKLO

I'll be working there too, so even more reason to go! =P

That makes the camp even better and the rumor is that Jim Ryun will be the guest at the camp this summer.

beaver · #6 05-13-2007, 09:21 AM

This camp looks sick, but unfortunately, its 4 and a half hours away.

HINKLO · #7 05-15-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by beaver

This camp looks sick, but unfortunately, its 4 and a half hours away.

That's not TOO bad is it?

joe whelan 09 · #8 05-15-2007, 06:46 PM

blue mountain is a fun camp. cool interesting people go there and that ga-ga game is so fun. good luck to blue mountain this summer!

to0och · #9 05-27-2007, 10:04 PM

i'm going there this summer, for the first time, because i couldnt go to OTC in lake placid with my team and i have no clue what to expect.
are there a lot of kids?
are the runs hard?
is the food good?
will i get to know other kids?

Rob A · #10 05-27-2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by to0och

i'm going there this summer, for the first time, because i couldnt go to OTC in lake placid with my team and i have no clue what to expect.
are there a lot of kids?
are the runs hard?
is the food good?
will i get to know other kids?

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes