January 7 & 11th

Hello Skiers- It's time!!!  We've had to drive for it, but there is skiing to be had!  Uhuru, Carey and Jeff raced at Mount Bachelor this weekend.  The skiing was fantastic!  Several people commented about our suits- "Where can I get a suit like that?" was what one kid said to me today!  If you haven't seen these suits...well, they're kind of bright...you'll know when you do.  Bend results from Saturday and Sunday.

Wednesday- 3:30PM-4:30PM Ellensburg High School Room E105.  Wear running shoes and bring ski poles.  We'll run (or walk for the young ones) up Craig's hill and practice technique with ski poles.  This can be a great way to learn ski technique in preparation for our first day skiing which is...

Sunday 10AM-noon @ Cabin Creek.  CLASSIC but check your email in case conditions change.  Remember you need a snopark permit with special groomed trails sticker- available online here.

OTHER NOTES:

• Carpooling- we will almost always carpool- parents do NOT need to drive your kids to Cabin Creek unless you want to.  In general we'll meet in Thorp by the Fruit Barn at 9AM.
• Season Competitor Award!  This is like a varsity letter for ski team.  Participants who complete 4 races, ski a certain total amount of kilometers (depends on age), and participate in practices will receive a trophy at the end of the year.  We'll have details out this week at practice.
• I have ONE more youth medium ski suit for rent.  For $50, I will check out the suit to your child for the season.  After 3 seasons, the suit will be paid for and further income will pay for awards, supplies, and more suits.

OTHER SKI HAPPENINGS THAT MIGHT INTEREST YOU:

Saturday Jan 10th : Skiing in Leavenworth.  They were supposed to have a race, but have postponed it.  We may go there to ski with the Leavenworth team anyway.  If anyone would like a ride please contact Jeff.

Friday Jan 16-Monday Jan19 Methow Valley Trip.  If you haven't email Tim please do so immediately- he is arranging housing for the trip.  There will be great skiing for all.  For those who want to race- there will be races for skiers of all ages and abilities.  For those who want to just ski- that's great too.  We'll leave Friday 3:30 and return Monday 2PM (MLK day).  Families are welcome, but older kids can come on their own. See the MVSTA page to get psyched!