Hi everyone! Here are the plans for this weekend’s GS training in preparation for our race at Bousquet on Sunday, January 22.

Saturday 1/14

AM – Race Slope
8:30am – 11am
Flat – Apex drill with GS rhythm course
Flat to Dropoff – GS rhythm course with turning brush above and below the gate

PM – Race Slope
12pm – 2pm
Flat – Delay gates in GS
Flat to Dropoff – GS rhythm course with brushes marking the transition.

Sunday 1/15

Taconic Lodge TV
12pm – 2pm
Video analysis of Butternut SL
Presentation and video of path of CM and skis in SL turn. Angulation and Upper Body/Lower Body Separation. How the path and skills adjust to GS turn

Monday 1/16

AM – Lower Alley Cat (with the U16’s)
8:30am – 12pm
GS training

PM – Drills on Race Slope and/or Catamount
1pm – 2pm

Make sure to remove your racer’s SL chin guard from their helmet!

Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

Coach Pat

“Ski fast…Take chances…”