KINDER SKI CAMP AT FARNHAM GLACIER ~ Report From Coach Joanna Magee

Article #1309
2007-09-08
Published By: Kathy Stahr

        “Our Farnham camp has been fantastic – we’ve averaged about 15 runs per day per athlete!  We have been pushing the kids and testing their limits with a combination of free skiing and gate training.  By focusing on adaptability with a strong core, balance and constant movement, we have gained mileage and seen significant improvements.  We have taken advantage of the hill space and have trained a variety of courses from ‘stubbie’ and ‘brush’ courses to full gates.  We began with a slalom focus and the first two days were spectacular - even with a late start due to weather on our third day, we managed to complete 4 timed runs and finished off the forth day with some great slalom skiing.  Farnham and CODA brought in a third snow cat (used instead of a lift) for a couple of days, which really improved the turn-around time!  For our dryland component, we have worked with the Alberta freestyle team on the trampoline and made good use of the new spin bikes and balance equipment.  We have also hiked to a number of local lakes with the Alberta K2’s and our guide Nate, who is the lead safety guy on the glacier.  The group is working so well as a team – lots of improvements in focus and attitude since Mt. Hood!  Having been together for three camps over the summer has turned them into quite a team.  They are supportive of each other while at the same time, challenging and pushing one another to try harder and ski faster.  By the way, the food is incredible and we are bulking up for speed!“
~ Coaches Joanna Magee and Pierre Luc Dumoulin       

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