Arrived at ski camp :)

Letting everyone know that the vans successfully arrived at ski camp without event.  Kids had lunch and have been out skiing in the fresh 18" of new snow.  All is well!

Pre-Ski Camp Note from John

The conditions for ski camp are looking very good - the new expected snow on a good base should allow us to do our first CLASSIC SKIING this year for many. Please be sure to have classic skis ready for an afternoon ski on Friday.  Travel may delay arrival but lets plan to ski classic upon arrival.  The Friday temps will be low to mid 20's I expect with a colder day on Saturday and back to mid 20's Sunday thru Monday. If possible you can wax with a cold wax such as SWIX 30 /40.  I will bring team wax but any waxing you can do ahead will help.  Remember a water bottle and holder as we will be skiing for 1.5 to 2.5 hrs each early session and slightly less on the afternoon session Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to dress in layers and do not let your body cool down and prevent you from skiing.  Remember a good hat, gloves, socks, wind breaker (top) and bring extra hats and gloves too.  Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday.

John

Departure for ski camp

We are currently aiming for a 10:00am departure from the Desert Rd campus in Freeport on Friday morning to head to ski camp.  Please continue to check the blog in case this time needs to be adjusted.  It will not be any earlier, but could possibly be moved later based on snow and road conditions.

Be sure to read the blog post below with more detailed ski camp info.

Ski Camp 2016/17 Info

SKI CAMP INFO ...
• Lodging: Two condos at Rock Pond (#34) at Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley
• The adults on this trip will be John Tarling, Sam Kapala, Sarah Pierce, Dan Pierce, Gina Quinn-Skillings and Jim Skillings.
• Contact information:  There is no landline at the condo and cell phone reception is not very reliable.  We can, however, receive emails/texts so this is the best way if communication is necessary during camp.  Sarah 776-4959, Dan 776-0503, Gina 210-0864, John T. 807-1919.
• We will assess the cost per family after camp once all expenses are known.  Families will be billed

Race suits

Race suits were handed out today to all team members.  We require the following things regarding the care of these team uniforms:

• These race suits are to be worn for races only, not as an underlayer on non-race days or as a practice suit at any time.
• See tag below for proper care of your race suit - Wash in cold water, hang dry, and NEVER wash with anything velcro.
• Race suits must be returned at the end of race season.

Note that these race suits cost $150 each.  If you lose or damage your suit, you are responsible for the cost of replacing it.

Fitness Info

From John ...

Check out this website: https://www.ntnu.edu/cerg/vo2max

Once you connect to this page, also navigate along the left side to:
Heart Rate calculator
Exercise advice
Fact sheets