We were out on our Slalom Skis again. The day started with warm-up runs. Then we watched some videos of skills quest drills. We completed phase 2 of skills quest which includes pole jumpers, straight run to slide with edge set, free skiing with pole usage, and outside ski turns. Every athlete got a chance to watch video of themselves doing the drills. Video is a powerful teaching tool, and everyone did a great job improving the skills we worked on. As the day went on the snow really started to pile up. By the time we were on the road to head back to the condo the I-70 Eisenhower tunnel had been closed. A little less than 3 hours later we were back at the condo. Needless to say the end of the day was very dragged out, and everyone was happy to be back safe at our base camp in Silverthorne!
Tuesday 3nd Day on Snow!
Today we switch gears, and got on our GS skis. Everyone worked hard to feel comfortable on their longer boards. As a result we did lots of drills focusing on a good athletic racer stance, and the fundamentals of good skiing. Drills without pole were done to help with balance. We also did a lot of continued work on the outside ski drill. By 2:45pm we were loaded up, and on our way up the Loveland pass to check out the Continental Divide. The views were breath taking, and so was the wind! Tomorrow we are back on GS skis, and we are going to check out the skiing at Arapahoe Basin!
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