Bundle Up!

Another change in the weather leaves us with cold temps for Monday's practice.

The recent thaw/freeze cycle has left the snow difficult to work with.  Our groomers are out there making the best of it, but be prepared for some icy spots on Monday.

I will be gone on Monday, but I'll line up a replacement coach for my group, perhaps great grand uncle Sven.


Stoic Skaters "enjoying" last week's powder...

We will ski Monday!

Regardless of the impending snow storm, we will have practice on Monday.  You can expect fresh snow, soft conditions, and buried tracks.  It may be more of an 'expedition style' practice, but it will be fun.

Even if there are school closures, there will be ski practice.  See you tomorrow!
-Dan

Postponed Again

Sunset Skiers - by Coach Nick

Sorry folks; we're going to cancel practice again.  I talked to a few other coaches and we just don't think it would be enjoyable to ski when the high is 2 degrees, with a minus 10 windchill.  On the bright side, we are going to extend the season at least 2 weeks into March (provided enough snow sticks around).

Snow Leopards and Arctic Explorers should try to get into Bluedog this week and pick up their skis and poles.  Your poles should come up to your chin/lips for skating.  If you can't make it into Bluedog, we will bring your gear out to the next practice.  We'll try to get some grooming done so you might be able to get out and enjoy the snow once it warms up around Wednesday.

Welcome back!

Looks like we should have good conditions for today's practice.

A couple notes:
Arctic Explorers (Dan) and Snow Leopards (Bill/Jerry and Nick) will switch over to skating after today's practice.  Make sure your skis and poles get into Coach Dan's car (blue VW wagon with ski box on top) after practice.  I will try to park it right where we take our skis on/off.

Polar Bear parents (Douglas/Andrea and Bryn's groups) are encouraged to stay with their kids during practice.  I understand some kids, like my own, may be tempted to fuss a little more in the presence of a parent.  However, it is fairly common that these little skiers get cold or need a trip inside to use the bathroom.  Last practice one of the coaches ended up shuttling Polar Bears back and forth for most of the practice.  If you can't stick around, at least make sure another parent can attend to your child if they need help.  This lets the coaches focus on skiing with the rest of the group.

Thanks,
Dan