Snow Camp In Andorra
10th April 2025
Last modified on April 14th, 2025
50 young people from Snow Camp charity’s London and North West programmes are experiencing the mountains for the very first time. More join from Scotland and the Midlands next week.
The young people from deprived inner city areas are in Andorra in the Pyreneess – a milestone in their Snow Camp journey.
They are putting their skills into practice as they work towards their BASI Instructor Foundation Award.
Since 2003, Snow Camp has been harnessing the power of skiing & snowboarding to break down barriers, broaden horizons and address the biggest social issues facing underserved young people today.
It’s goal is to turn young lives around through the power of snowsports combined with engaging opportunities, positive relationships and life-changing progression.
PlanetSKI has been supporting Snow Camp since we started in 2008.
“This week is all about building confidence, forming new friendships, and proving what’s possible when young people are given the opportunity to shine,” said Snow Camp Programme Director, Matt Conway.
“We’re beyond proud of how far these young people have come – and we can’t wait to share more of what they’re getting up to while out there.”
Here is Matt, live on the ground in Andorra.
Matt Conroy. Image c/o Snow Camp.
“We’re beyond proud of each and every one of them – and so grateful to everyone who makes this journey possible,” added the Snow Camp Community & Events Director, Dan Keeley.
The Excel Programme is the third stage in the young people’s progression through Snow Camp.
The group is based in the resort of Arinsal.
Over several months, young people work towards their BASI Instructor Foundation Award, gaining invaluable technical skills, leadership experience, and employability training.
This week in Andorra is the culmination of all that hard work.
It’s a chance to put everything they’ve learned into practice in a real mountain environment, supported by dedicated programme teams and well-being managers.
It’s also where confidence is solidified, new friendships are strengthened, and the dream of a future in the snowsports industry becomes that much more real.
“We’re beyond proud of how far these young people have come – and we can’t wait to share more of what they’re getting up to while out there,” added the two Dans.
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The London and North-West groups in Andorra this week with the Scotland and Midlands groups arriving this weekend.
See here for more on Snow Camp.
Image c/o Snow Camp
Next week there are 105 people taking part in for Year 3 of the AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally in Val Thorens.
There are 80 competitors, 14 non-competing-guests, 3 Olympians (Chemmy Alcott, Jenny Jones & GrahamBell), 8 Snow Camp Team plus 4 Snow Camp Apprentices.
The event’s all set, with the 2026 dates having just gone live for early sign-ups too: snow-camp.org.uk/events/2026-3-valley-rally/
PlanetSKI reported live and in detail from the very first AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally back in 2023.
3 Valley Rally. Image c/o PlanetSKI
3 Valley Rally, Val Thorens. Image © PlanetSKI
3 Valley Rally. Image c/o PlanetSKI
3 Valley Rally. Image c/o PlanetSKI
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