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Dear SkiPost:
Another point to add to the "Time To Roller ski":
Share the Road. Be aware that there is other traffic on
roads. Try to roller ski single file and to move over to
the right when there is traffic behind you. Be aware. Also,
as we are almost in Autumn, the angle of the sun is much
lower and sometimes vehicles driving into the sun cannot
see you.
Again, be aware. Be safe.
Thank you for your words, and you are very correct. Chad
Giese put together a great article about the benefits of
roller skiing during the fall months, and he will agree
that safety should always remain in a top priority. Being
smart and aware are your two first lines of defense against
an accident. The second line of defense is your helmet.
In the event of an incident with a stationary or moving
object you will certainly be much better off if it is your
helmet taking the initial impact. Remember to be safe and
cautious. It is a privilege to use the the roads, and we
need to make sure we respect drivers if we hope to receive
the same respect in return.
Be well,
Justin Easter
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By Kate Underwood
Subaru
Factory Team
This was my first winter in summer.
From Idaho to New Zealand via San Francisco and a four hour
drive, we finally arrived at the Snow Farm! The only thing
in the mountains of the Meg River Valley, the Snow Farm has
everything a cross-country skier could want. From perfectly
groomed trails each morning to fresh whipped cream for dessert,
my wintry abode for three weeks in August was ideal!
Two days after we departed Boise, we weren’t wearing
miniskirts and tank tops anymore. From 90 degree days to full-blown
winter, we were sure to pack accordingly. Because the snow
line is so high in New Zealand, we skied high atop the mountains
at 5000 ft. without a tree in sight. We were far up the windy
dirt road that some have boasted to make it to the top of
in twelve minutes (although most need double that amount).
While driving to and from town, a 30 minute drive, we tried
to remember our motto, “Left to live!” From driving
the van to walking in the grocery store, we all tried to conform
to the New Zealand way and stay left!
The snow was the best the Snow Farm had seen in years: Blue
Extra, only one klister day (and even that was covered), a
handful of storms that were so powerful we’d lose the
trail, and some beautiful grooming thanks to Sugarloaf USA’s
very own, Carl. With conditions and accommodations like this,
I couldn’t have imagined a better situation in August!
We never had to ski the same trail twice during a workout
unless we wanted to. After roller skiing around and around
the bike paths of Ketchum all summer, I was thrilled with
the 55 kilometers of trails at our disposal. After a few months
of threshold training (around 182 heart rate for me), I decided
to jump in the FIS New Zealand Championships sprint for some
long-awaited speed. Perhaps my body forgot what max effort
was, but it was great training and a lot of fun. You have
to remind your body how to race each year, I was lucky enough
to start in August. At the awards ceremonies, they played
the national anthem representing the nationality of the winner.
The Star Spangled Banner was played over and over again, with
the exception of one time. It was really great to see the
Kiwis (New Zealand locals) applaud our success and play our
anthem. However, it was even more exciting to see how fired
up they got when theirs was played for the very first time
there!
Every once in a while, we took the windy road down to Wanaka,
the closest town. We’d go for a run or do strength,
but other than that, we were all just hanging at the Farm.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. There was never a lack of lamb
for dinner. Yeah, sometimes rack of lamb, but never a lack
of lamb. Thankfully, for a vegetarian like me, the boys in
the kitchen were happy to make me a little tofu each meal.
Skiing was often twice a day and never draining because it
was so great to be on snow. We had unlimited coaching (thanks
to the US Ski Team coaches), video, technique work, and lactate
testing. I have spent the last two years of my life without
a coach and minus a snowy winter, this was a dream come true.
I must say, although I loved every minute, it was nice to
go home to Ketchum after being up on the mountain for so long.
This trip was well worth the cost of airfare, lodging, and
trail fees and I recommend the adventure to anyone who has
the opportunity. You will come home dreaming of a summer on
snow, and anxious for the winter ahead.
Now the real question is, how do I get back into roller skiing
for another couple of months before our winter begins?
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The
Yellowstone Ski Festival
November 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2006
West Yellowstone, Montana
Is it winter yet?
Well, it's not quite winter just yet, but there have been
a few indications that winter is close by. The photo you see
above was taken by Jamie Greene on September 23rd, and is
a fine indication that winter is right around the corner.
There is no secret that West Yellowstone is the best place
to be in November. West is where the bulk of the cross country
community has gone for years. The snow is there, the ski companies
are out, and there are instructors waiting to help you make
the most out of the winter.
There are plenty of opportunities for everyone in your family.
The training opportunities are spectacular for teams, and
will leave everyone excited for the season to come. We look
forward to seeing you there.
Remember, it's not too early to start making your plans.
Visit www.yellowstoneskifestival.com
or contact:
Jamie Greene, Yellowstone Ski Festival Coordinator
The West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 458
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-646-9427
info@yellowstoneskifestival.com
Start your ski season in West Yellowstone, Montana!
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"Get Your Nordic On!"
Two Clinics in the Milwaukee area
Fox Hill, West Bend, WI, Saturday September 30th,
2006, 9.00am - 12.00noon
Bicycle Doctor Nordic Ski Shop, Dousman, WI,
Sunday October 1st, 2006, 8.00am - 10.00am
Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce
two FREE "Get Your Nordic On!" clinics on skate
roller skiing and fall dryland training. The clinics will
be presented by Yuriy Gusev, CXC Ski Team - "Olympic
Development Program" manager and coach.
Join us for a fun demonstration of the dryland training exercises
used by the CXC Ski Team and US Ski Team to improve endurance,
strength and speed. Demonstrations include ski walking, bounding,
roller skiing, core strength workouts and more.
· Fox Hill, West Bend, WI, September 30th, 2006, 9:00am
- 12:00noon
· Bicycle Doctor Nordic Ski Shop, Dousman, WI, September
31st, 2006 8:00am - 10:00am
Please bring your running shoes, helmet, skate rollerskis,
boots and poles.
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