December 2005 - Posts

30 December 2005
Moses and the Snow, crust skiing and other miracles
The Camp was pretty skiable last night. That may be a good thing, because watching the radar was like watching Moses part the waters: a big load of snow headed toward us but disappeared just before it got hear. Oh, well it will come later they say. Those Read More...
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29 December 2005
Practice today, 12/29
It's official, the camp is still OK. They actually did some grooming today! Birches has been dragged and Maples was underway as of this morning. So, practice is at 3:30 PM at the camp. Meet at the shelter. Tomorrow snow! Coach Phil Read More...
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27 December 2005
The Camp is still skiable!
It's the best skiing an inch and a half of snow can provide. Today was a little warmer and the snow a little softer. Still no damage to my skis but definately wear rock skis. The Maples looks the worst, Birches was good and many parts of the Oaks are Read More...
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27 December 2005
Practice this week
Today (Tuesday 12/27) we are practicing with skate ski's at the camp starting at 3:30PM. Conditions are iffy, but there will be some good snow. If we can find enough room, we'll do a time trial, otherwise focus on pickups and technique. You must come Read More...
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22 December 2005
12/22 practice
Thursday – Skate at the camp at 340 meet at the outhouse at 4 pm, I hope that Scott Wilson of CXC will join us as a guest coach! Wear santa like attire, or dress like an elf or reindeer. Read More...
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20 December 2005
Race cancelled and practice scheduled for Tuesday the 20th
Bummer. No race at Minocqua tomorrow. So, we will have practice tomorrow starting at 345 pm at the camp . Meet at the outhouse at 4 pm. We will have approx. 5k time trail instead for HS and a 2.5 k for MS to burn off the race energy. Skate technique – Read More...
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15 December 2005
12/15 practice
Thursday 12-15 we will meet at the outhouse at 4 pm and ski till about dark. Wax at Mr. Kruegers room after practice. This weekend – go ski! Next Monday, is at the camp, again Skate, Wax at Mr. Krueger’s room after practice. Tuesday Race at Minocqua. Read More...
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13 December 2005
Practice Tuesday and forward
The word is the camp isn’t great so we will skate ski at the Barkhausen lagoons which are great. Mark tells me the north lagoon is nice. We will start at the usual time 340 pm. Just look for my car. (Barkhausen is hwy 41 N to Lineville rd. East to Lakeview? Read More...
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10 December 2005
Practice monday
Like usual, Monday’s practice will be held at Shorewood (the GB golfcourse) at 3:40. Bring Classic rock skis, not classic rock music. Coach’s scribe, Annie P Read More...
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08 December 2005
Weekend trip for 12/10 and meeting notes
12-10 week trip. Leave at 5pm. Leave directly from the drivers homes> Mitch will ride with Putman’s. Brian With Demerath’s. Mitch will bring lunch for Saturday for 7, Sandwich stuff, fruit, a couple gallons of gatoraide. The 2 cars: 1. Scott, Daniel, Read More...
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07 December 2005
Thursday practice
We are going to be on classic skis, not skate skis on Thursday. Still at Shorewood. Still at 340. Should be beyond this really little cold snap. We will classic since the golf course skis better that way. I should be able to make it Thursday. I certainly Read More...
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03 December 2005
Words of Wisdom: How to stay well during ski season;
Wash your hands every time you are in a bathroom, with soap. Change to dry clothes after workout to avoid feeling chilly; for “2 a days” at a camp, have a second set to change into. Eat something nutritious within 1 hour of your workout. Stay hydrated Read More...
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03 December 2005
This week's schedule
12-3 On your own, some are doing Jingle bell. By the way Shorewood Golf course was great skiing yesterday afternoon and we will train there, on skis as much as we can next week. I will ski a couple of hours there this morning about 9-11 am. 12-4 Ski trip Read More...
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01 December 2005
Upcoming race/event schedule
You need to let us coaches know you plans soon (now) so we can finish organizing the trips: In particular 12-10 and 11 we have to know for planning for Krueger’s cabin! All you drylanders are ready for snow. 12-4-05 trip to Valley spur by Munising or Read More...
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01 December 2005
Practice 12/1
This is confirmation, we will train at the Brown County Golf Course after school 340 on Thursday 12-1. Classic skiing on rock skis as provided in the notice earlier. Coach Read More...
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