The warm temperatures from the past few days have melted most of the wonderful snow we received right after Christmas. Disappointing for sure. However, that didn't get in the way of the fun and learning this week. Coaches were ready for anything; dry land games and activities, hiking the trails, or skiing on whatever snow could be found.
This week I spent a little time observing the Greylock and Rainier skiers. These kids are full of energy and eager to learn. The children were divided into two groups - one for skate skiing and one for classic - depending on the skis they were wearing. They set up along the snow fence and created a track for classic skiing. The skate group also found a long enough stretch of snow in the same area where they practiced. The classic group was lead by Tod Niedeck. Elliot Beirtrand took charge of the skaters. It was great to see the progress these young skiers were making!
*Note - My apologies for misspelling names or mixing up facts! I'm still getting to know folks and the way things work around here.
