JAY, Vermont ??” Jay Peak announced Monday they will be hosting the first of three women’s skiing and riding clinics this weekend. The clinics will be led by Jay Peak instructor Holly LaFontaine.

Holly has been skiing for 40+ years, instructing for 30 years and has an impressive list skiing credentials ??“ she was a PSIA examiner/ course conductor for 20 years, captain of the US Women’s Professional Demonstration Team for 2 years, a classified racer, and has extensive experience with women specific programs ??“ before coming on board at Jay she trained instructors to teach women’s clinics. As a mother of two and who also works full time at her “real job” as a chemical engineer, Holly knows how difficult it is to balance work and home and still find time to get out skiing, riding, and telemarking as often as possible.

There are several packages for this weekend:

Clinic, Lift Tickets, Accommodations ??“ $399 US
Rate includes 2 days of instruction, 2-day lift ticket, 2 nights lodging in slopeside Hotel Jay, 2 full breakfasts, 2 lunches in the IR restaurant, 1 dinner and a wine and cheese party on Saturday night. Tax and gratuities are also included.

Clinic and Lift Ticket ??“ $239 US
Rate includes 2 days of instruction, 2-day lift ticket, 2 lunches in the IR restaurant, and a wine and cheese party on Saturday night. Tax and gratuities are also included.

Clinic Only ??“ $139 US
Rate includes 2 days of instruction, 2 lunches in the IR restaurant, and a wine and cheese party on Saturday night. Tax and gratuities are also included.

A video analysis is available for an additional $50 US.

All participants but be at least intermediate level skiers and riders. For more information or to register, call toll free 1-800-451-4449. Space for this weekend is limited, but Jay is running two more clinics on February 19-20 and March 12-13.