Tuesday 3:30-4:30 @ Ellensburg High School E105 Ski bounding. Bring ski clothes and wear running shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather.
Wednesday.
Uhuru, Apollo and I are going to go to Blewett Pass to try to find some
skiing. It might be terrible, it might be ok. It looked ok yesterday.
We have 2 seats if anyone is up for the adventure. Please email me
back if interested.
3:30 Depart EHS front parking lot.
4:15-5:45 ski (depending on conditions we might come back earlier).
6:30 return to EHS. Bring a HEADLAMP and skis that might hit rocks.
Finally, looking ahead, snow permitting we will hold a time trial (a low key race) at Cabin Creek on December 21st at 10AM.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Wrap Up March 3, 2014
Our official practices are over. But winter seemed to be in full gear this weekend! We had a great trip to Spokane where it felt more like Alaska. A great time was had by all.
This
has been a strange winter weather-wise. There's still quite a bit of
snow, and you will be able to find snow for several more weeks.
Grooming at Cabin Creek continues to April 1st (and possibly beyond). The groomer is hoping to groom Elk Heights this week,
but the forecast is for warm, so he'll have to see. I encourage you to
get out skiing- after all, summer will be here soon enough.
We were thinking of an end of season gathering on Tuesday the 11th at Cornerstone Pie at 6. If I get a flurry of emails saying that doesn't work, or they're not open on Tuesday, we'll change it. Otherwise, see you next Tuesday.
We were thinking of an end of season gathering on Tuesday the 11th at Cornerstone Pie at 6. If I get a flurry of emails saying that doesn't work, or they're not open on Tuesday, we'll change it. Otherwise, see you next Tuesday.
A few thoughts for next year:
1) We are going to design a team race suit. I'll get the process going this spring, but be prepared to look sharp and fast!
2)
There are some dryland camps during the summer (more geared to upper
middle and high school). Let me know if you are interested.
3)
Silver Star Thanksgiving. Our family (and many skiers from the
northwest) make an annual pilgrimage to Silver Star in Canada to seek
out early snow. The Methow coaches offer a camp for skiers aged 12 and
up. Parents do not need to go- Leavenworth and Methow teams bring many
kids without families. But of course families are welcome. If we get some
folks to commit we can rent a house for the vacation.Enjoy the rest of the winter and hope to see you on the trails-
Jeff and Carey
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Weekly Update Feb 22 and Mt. Spokane Info
Wednesday Elk Heights SKATING
Meet at EHS @ 3:20, Ski 3:45-5:15, return to EHS 5:40
Ski to the great views at the microwave tower for the ambitious!
Last practice of the year!
Meet at EHS @ 3:20, Ski 3:45-5:15, return to EHS 5:40
Ski to the great views at the microwave tower for the ambitious!
Last practice of the year!
Mount Spokane Trip
Feb 28-Mar 2, 2014
Friday
1:00 Departure from EHS (each line a vehicle)- 13 people for Friday’s
dinner
Tim,
Anne, Magnus, Nils
Jeff,
Apollo, Isak, Anders
Carey,
Meg, Salma, Tess, Uhuru
5:00 Departure (not having dinner at Bear Creek)
Ali,
Jerry, Gavin, Gwynnie, Andy, Audrey
4:30 Arrive Mt. Spokane- ski SKATING till dark (about 6PM)
Return
to Bear Creek Lodge, move in
7:00 Dinner Buffet at Bear Creek Lodge
8:00 Video- Olympics
9-10 Goodnight
Saturday
8:00 Wake Up, breakfast at Bear Creek Lodge
9:00 Morning ski CLASSIC
Lunch at Mt. Spokane (Jeff will purchase sandwich fixings)
1:00 Afternoon ski SKATING
2-4 Return to Bear Creek Lodge (depending on people’s
energy)
5:00 Ski Waxing
6:00 Dinner Buffet at Bear Creek Lodge
7:00 Ski Waxing
8:00 Video- Olympics
9-10 Goodnight
Sunday (*Selkirk Challenge Loppet 9AM 50k, 9:45 30k, 10:30
20k must check in 30 minutes before start)
7-8AM Wake Up, breakfast at Bear Creek Lodge
8-9AM Depart for Mt. Spokane
9AM Selkirk Challenge
Noon- lunch-
2PM depart for Ellensburg
6 PM Return to Ellensburg
Directions
Ellensburg to Bear Creek Lodge (3 hours)
Drive I-90 East to Exit 281 (US 2 E/US
395N)- turn north for 8 miles
Turn gentle right on Newport
Highway (sign for Mt. Spokane State Park)
Turn Right on 206 East (sign for
Mt. Spokane State Park)
Bear Creek Lodge is on the left,
just before the park entrance
Bear Creek Lodge to Mt. Spokane Ski Area (10 minutes)
Continue on road up hill for 3
miles. Turn right at pass,
following signs for Nordic area to parking lot
Rooms
#9/11 Tim, Anne, Magnus, Nils
#5/7 Uhuru, Audrey, Salma, Tess
#12/14 Jerry, Ali, Gavin, Gwynnie
#15/17: Carey, Meg, Apollo, Anders, Isak
#10 Andy, Jeff
Expenses- I’ve tried to estimate amounts including tax. All
prices are per person.
$15 gas
$14 dinner (each night)
$65 Lodging for two nights (breakfast is included)
$6 Lunch Sat and Sunday
$95 Total
*People coming with parents can handle their own room and
meal expenses as a family. People
coming without please bring check for $100 to Jeff
Monday, February 17, 2014
Weekly Update 2/17
Great job to all who participated in the youth race Saturday. Results are online at kongsbergers.org- click race results and kids races. Congratulations also to Uhuru and Magnus who completed the Junior National Qualifier series on Sunday.
Wednesday 2/19 SKATING @ Cabin Creek. Meet EHS 3:20, drive to Cabin Creek, Return 6:30
Sunday 2/23 CLASSIC @ Cabin Creek 10AM-Noon (our last Sunday session at Cabin Creek)It's dumping up there!
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Weekly Update Feb 8, 2014
ELK HEIGHTS IS IN!!!
WOW!!! WHAT FANTASTIC SKIING TODAY!!!
We'll keep enjoying the fantastic snow!
Wednesday 3:20 EHS Parking Lot to drive to ELK HEIGHTSCabin Creek for SKATING
Ski 3:45-5:05, return 5:30
That's right- we'll be skiing at Elk Heights. If you are driving, be aware that the parking lot has not been plowed as of Monday afternoon. 2wd are advised to park on the road.
Saturday: Youth Race at Cabin Creek
10AM Registration and course preview. 11AM Start. Noon awards.
0.5k, 1k, 2k
Open to all youth 18 and under.
Freestyle (skating allowed, but you can classic if you want.)
No charge.
Sunday: Kongsberger Stampede Race (recommended for older skiers)- see Kongsbergers.org for info. Skating race put on by Kongsberger Ski Club. 5k and 15k. Online signup recommended
WOW!!! WHAT FANTASTIC SKIING TODAY!!!
We'll keep enjoying the fantastic snow!
Wednesday 3:20 EHS Parking Lot to drive to ELK HEIGHTS
Ski 3:45-5:05, return 5:30
That's right- we'll be skiing at Elk Heights. If you are driving, be aware that the parking lot has not been plowed as of Monday afternoon. 2wd are advised to park on the road.
Saturday: Youth Race at Cabin Creek
10AM Registration and course preview. 11AM Start. Noon awards.
0.5k, 1k, 2k
Open to all youth 18 and under.
Freestyle (skating allowed, but you can classic if you want.)
No charge.
Sunday: Kongsberger Stampede Race (recommended for older skiers)- see Kongsbergers.org for info. Skating race put on by Kongsberger Ski Club. 5k and 15k. Online signup recommended
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Weekly Update Feb 2nd
Winter has finally arrived and the skiing at Cabin Creek was great today!
Wednesday: SKATING @ Cabin Creek. 3:20 EHS Parking Lot, Return 6:30-7 (days are getting longer, and it was quite a snowball fight last week!)
Saturday: We will have SKATING practice SATURDAY 10AM-Noon at Cabin Creek. (NOT SUNDAY). Jente Loppet has been canceled.
Looking ahead, Uhuru, Carey and Jeff signed up for Hog Loppet February 22nd. If others did as well we can carpool! You can still sign up.
Wednesday: SKATING @ Cabin Creek. 3:20 EHS Parking Lot, Return 6:30-7 (days are getting longer, and it was quite a snowball fight last week!)
Saturday: We will have SKATING practice SATURDAY 10AM-Noon at Cabin Creek. (NOT SUNDAY). Jente Loppet has been canceled.
Looking ahead, Uhuru, Carey and Jeff signed up for Hog Loppet February 22nd. If others did as well we can carpool! You can still sign up.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Weekly Update Jan 27, 2014
We just got back from 3 days of fantastic skiing at Mount Bachelor. Magnus and Uhuru raced the Junior National Qualifiers, turning in impressive races on the hilly courses at 6300ft elevation. Salma, Tess, Jib, Apollo and Nils also made the trip and enjoyed the skiing. Jib gets the most improved award- she was flying (and smiling) down the big hills by the end.
Did we mention the snow was great, and it was warm and SUNNY!? Jealous? That's what I'm going for- next time we make a trip like that you won't want to miss it!
And we have SNOW in the forecast for Tuesday evening. A few inches could really help things out at Cabin Creek.
WEDNESDAY SKATING at cabin creek. Meet at EHS at 3:20 to carpool. Return 640.
SUNDAY 10AM-NOON Cabin Creek. Classic.
Upcoming events and changes (get out that Family Calendar and mark it up!)
February 8th (Saturday) Jente Loppet. 2.5k race for all 18 and under boys and girls. 5k and 10k females only. Information at http://www.snoqualmienordic.org/jente-loppet---2014
Presidents day weekend: The Junior National Qualifier has been moved from Cabin Creek to Spokane. We'll probably have some folks heading over Fri-Sun and also Sat (after all state music) evening to ski Sunday. Depending on snow it might be worth staying to ski Monday. More later.
Feb 22nd Hog Loppet- not a race, but a grand tour from the top of Mission Ridge to Blewett Pass (about 30k, but a net downhill- but not all downhill). The event is $55, but the price goes up to $75 on Friday. The Hashimoto's will probably do it. Check it out at http://www.skileavenworth.com/events/hog-loppet
Feb 28th-March1st Ski Weekend. I had rented a place in Winthrop, but got worried because of the lack of snow there. I am working on an alternate location where we can walk out the door to ski (perhaps White Pass).
Did we mention the snow was great, and it was warm and SUNNY!? Jealous? That's what I'm going for- next time we make a trip like that you won't want to miss it!
And we have SNOW in the forecast for Tuesday evening. A few inches could really help things out at Cabin Creek.
WEDNESDAY SKATING at cabin creek. Meet at EHS at 3:20 to carpool. Return 640.
SUNDAY 10AM-NOON Cabin Creek. Classic.
Upcoming events and changes (get out that Family Calendar and mark it up!)
February 8th (Saturday) Jente Loppet. 2.5k race for all 18 and under boys and girls. 5k and 10k females only. Information at http://www.snoqualmienordic.org/jente-loppet---2014
Presidents day weekend: The Junior National Qualifier has been moved from Cabin Creek to Spokane. We'll probably have some folks heading over Fri-Sun and also Sat (after all state music) evening to ski Sunday. Depending on snow it might be worth staying to ski Monday. More later.
Feb 22nd Hog Loppet- not a race, but a grand tour from the top of Mission Ridge to Blewett Pass (about 30k, but a net downhill- but not all downhill). The event is $55, but the price goes up to $75 on Friday. The Hashimoto's will probably do it. Check it out at http://www.skileavenworth.com/events/hog-loppet
Feb 28th-March1st Ski Weekend. I had rented a place in Winthrop, but got worried because of the lack of snow there. I am working on an alternate location where we can walk out the door to ski (perhaps White Pass).
Monday, January 20, 2014
Weekly Update January 20th
We had some great skiing this week! Despite low snow, conditions at Cabin Creek were surprisingly good. It was great to get above the fog and see the sun on Mt. Amabilis. It was inspiring to me to see everyone's enthusiasm in making the climb. This week we'll ski Wednesday. Jeff is taking some people to Mt. Bachelor this weekend, while Carey is representing skiers at a Washington Winter Recreation (Sno-Park) meeting. We encourage those who are able to meet Sunday, even though neither of us will be there.
Wednesday: SKATING. Meet EHS @ 3:20, ski till dark, return 6:30. We had plenty of seats last week, so parents you don't need to drive unless you want to.
Sunday: Sunday- if people meet at 10AM then a bunch of kids can ski and enjoy the snow. Again, Carey and Jeff will be away. If anyone wants to bring snacks, I'm sure they'd be appreciated.
Mt. Bachelor: we could fit another person or two if interested. Leaving after school Friday, Returning Monday afternoon (no school that day).
Wednesday: SKATING. Meet EHS @ 3:20, ski till dark, return 6:30. We had plenty of seats last week, so parents you don't need to drive unless you want to.
Sunday: Sunday- if people meet at 10AM then a bunch of kids can ski and enjoy the snow. Again, Carey and Jeff will be away. If anyone wants to bring snacks, I'm sure they'd be appreciated.
Mt. Bachelor: we could fit another person or two if interested. Leaving after school Friday, Returning Monday afternoon (no school that day).
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Weekly Update Jan 12 2014
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| Hill Bounding in Reed Park Wednesday |
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| "Bound like a deer!" |
Wednesday: Meet EHS front parking lot 3:20-return 6:30 for skiing at Cabin Creek. Skate or Classic (skiers choice). The road is groomed for skating, but it's pretty thin and there are no tracks. If conditions deteriorate, we'll opt for another dryland session. We'll try to hit the road quickly so we can maximize our use of daylight.
Weekend: Gunnar Hagen Race will likely be canceled or changed to radically different format (like a 1+ hour hillclimb!) Probably not the best for juniors. We had planned a youth race Monday but will likely change this as well. One idea is to go to White Pass Monday- they're open and report good conditions. We'll have to play this by ear! We'll do something Monday.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Weekly Update for January 5-12
Do your snow dances!
Ski events this week: Wednesday dryland training & Sat/Sun Leavenworth Races
Wednesday Jan 8th @ Ellensburg High School Room E105 3:30-4:30. Bring poles and wear running shoes. We'll go up to Reed Park and work on some dryland drills. ALL AGES WELCOME- We'll split into older/younger groups.
Saturday/Sunday There is no snow at Cabin Creek, except up on Mt. Amabalis. Mt. Amabalis is pretty steep. There is no snow in Leavenworth, although there is skiing 15 minutes towards Stevens Pass at Tumwater Campground. Leavenworth is holding races Saturday at Tumwater for those born 2002 or later. Leavenworth is holding races Saturday and Sunday at Stevens Pass Nordic area for those born 2001 or earlier. Details on the races are here. Let us know if you are planning to race these races- we can help with wax and support. Jeff will be at Stevens Pass both days.
WE ARE ON FOR SUNDAY: Carey is going to teach a lesson from 10AM-noon at Tumwater campground. The terrain is beginner friendly and a great place to get used to skis. It's about 90 minutes from Ellensburg.
Again, do your snow dances!
Ski events this week: Wednesday dryland training & Sat/Sun Leavenworth Races
Wednesday Jan 8th @ Ellensburg High School Room E105 3:30-4:30. Bring poles and wear running shoes. We'll go up to Reed Park and work on some dryland drills. ALL AGES WELCOME- We'll split into older/younger groups.
Saturday/Sunday There is no snow at Cabin Creek, except up on Mt. Amabalis. Mt. Amabalis is pretty steep. There is no snow in Leavenworth, although there is skiing 15 minutes towards Stevens Pass at Tumwater Campground. Leavenworth is holding races Saturday at Tumwater for those born 2002 or later. Leavenworth is holding races Saturday and Sunday at Stevens Pass Nordic area for those born 2001 or earlier. Details on the races are here. Let us know if you are planning to race these races- we can help with wax and support. Jeff will be at Stevens Pass both days.
WE ARE ON FOR SUNDAY: Carey is going to teach a lesson from 10AM-noon at Tumwater campground. The terrain is beginner friendly and a great place to get used to skis. It's about 90 minutes from Ellensburg.
Again, do your snow dances!
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