Monday, January 9, 2012

Bonjorno,


The unseasonably warm weather continues...
Another warm and windy day at Nakiska today - we were greeted s. soft conditions and light rain on the lower mountain this morning (so bizarre for this time of year)


Double session of SL for all today - brief descriptions, pics and video clip of the day below


C1's - SL stubbies AM / stubbies & long gates PM - focus on 'hookin' it up' (clean skis at the top of the turn / carving) - aerobic recovery and flexibility on the conditioning / regeneration front


C2's - full length SL AM & PM - focus on creating 'game day' environment + short & shallow arc back to the gate - aerobic recovery and flexiblity on the conditioning / regeneration front


FIS - stubbies & brushes - day 1 of 2 day SL skills progression w. focus on rotational stability (facing the direction of travel / level shoulders) + mass inside the gate - aerobic recovery and yoga stretch on the conditioning / regeneration front



Coleman, Becky (Hotham)

Coull, Harrison (Buller / AUS National Children's Squad)


Craig, Jack (Buller / AUS National Children's Squad)


McKenzie, Karina (Hotham)


Hough, Max (Thredbo / AUS National Junior Team)



Geiger, Christian (Hotham / AUS National Team)



Thompson, Oliver (Thredbo / AUS National Children's Squad)


Mahon, Sophie (Buller)


O'Sullivan, Daniel (Perisher)


Barton, Will (Thredbo)


Biggins, Nick (Hotham / AUS National Children's Squad)














Check out the featured video clip of the day 
- Hamish Molnar working on rotational stability
- Snow - Nakiska / grippy
- Terrain - Mighty Peace (moderate pitch)




Over and out for now from warm and windy Canmore