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| thanks to Sam (and Liam) for grooming late Fri night! |
1.26.2012
Vershire Ski
by The Van
On Saturday the 21st, we made the trek over to Vershire, VT to ski on Sam Rossier's trails. When we arrived we were treated with a lovely network of trails stretching through The Mountain School's woods and near perfect weather. We skied for an hour and a half before heading inside for homemade muffins and coffee kindly supplied by Sam's mom.
New Year's Day
by The Van
This New Years Day (yes, almost 4 weeks ago) we loaded up the van bright and early at 8:30 AM. Although the ride up was quiet, it was apparent that everyone was secretly bursting with excitement for the day of skiing ahead. Our original plan was to classic ski, but once we arrived in a cloud of fog, we opted to avoid klister and skate instead. We started off with an hour of easy skiing on the race course. Then, it was decided it was time to take a lunch break. We headed into the lodge to enjoy the warmth and good food. Inside we enjoyed our sandwiches and snacks but quickly headed back outside to ski again. The J2 girls went with Scottie to work on V2 techniques, the J1 girls went together and worked on strength, and Noah went with Dan to practice skating slower. By the time we all got back to the van, the fog had lifted. We loaded up the van and headed to Champlain Chocolate, which was closed, so we headed back home where lots of dryland training was waiting.
This New Years Day (yes, almost 4 weeks ago) we loaded up the van bright and early at 8:30 AM. Although the ride up was quiet, it was apparent that everyone was secretly bursting with excitement for the day of skiing ahead. Our original plan was to classic ski, but once we arrived in a cloud of fog, we opted to avoid klister and skate instead. We started off with an hour of easy skiing on the race course. Then, it was decided it was time to take a lunch break. We headed into the lodge to enjoy the warmth and good food. Inside we enjoyed our sandwiches and snacks but quickly headed back outside to ski again. The J2 girls went with Scottie to work on V2 techniques, the J1 girls went together and worked on strength, and Noah went with Dan to practice skating slower. By the time we all got back to the van, the fog had lifted. We loaded up the van and headed to Champlain Chocolate, which was closed, so we headed back home where lots of dryland training was waiting.
1.22.2012
Valley Cup at Ole's
by The Van
Today everyone showed up bright and early at the van ready for the Valley Vup race. After a few snores here and there, we woke to the wintery wonderland at Ole's. The J1s went first and skied 10k. This was our first distance race with less than 3 laps. The snow was the smoothest we've seen this winter, and V2 was the way to go for most of the race. After the J1s went, the J2s were next. Ford Sayre was well-represented at the awards ceremony.
Many thanks to Gene, Justin, Jennifer, and the Ole's crew for welcoming us and putting on a great race!
Today everyone showed up bright and early at the van ready for the Valley Vup race. After a few snores here and there, we woke to the wintery wonderland at Ole's. The J1s went first and skied 10k. This was our first distance race with less than 3 laps. The snow was the smoothest we've seen this winter, and V2 was the way to go for most of the race. After the J1s went, the J2s were next. Ford Sayre was well-represented at the awards ceremony.
Many thanks to Gene, Justin, Jennifer, and the Ole's crew for welcoming us and putting on a great race!
1.19.2012
Congrats to Paddy!
Paddy is competing this week at the Youth Olympic Games in Seefeld, Austria. He raced a strong 10k classic on Tuesday, finishing 16th, and placed 5th!!!! in today's freestyle sprint.
Post-race photos are shamelessly stolen from the Stratton Mountain School blog (thanks Sverre!) - check the SMS blog for more great photos, updates, and race reports.
Post-race photos are shamelessly stolen from the Stratton Mountain School blog (thanks Sverre!) - check the SMS blog for more great photos, updates, and race reports.
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| Sisters Heidi and Lucy (also FS alums) are there to cheer Paddy on |
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| Tim's helping the team (and promises stories when he returns to his JNT coaching role) |
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| the Lymies in FS BKL sent their own video cheer to Paddy after practice today |
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