Fall. Leaves are gently sinking to the ground, the air is getting colder, and the occasional frost (or if you are lucky, a dusting of snow) coat the ground. Fall is a time of anticipation and butterflies about the coming season. We are all full of hope and apprehension about how the season is going to shake out.
As the days get shorter, ski racers put on their athletic shorts and sports bras and hit the gym, track or trail, because in ski racing fall=dryland. Each school year starts off with physical testing (which Stephan explained pretty well). From there we jump straight into weight lifting, running, games, balance and core exercises, and yet more running.
At Rowmark competition dominates dryland with teams, yelling and competitive spirit. This peaks at the Bear Lake Challenge! (see Bear Lake above) It’s the ultimate physical test. Over three days, Rowmark bonds together as four teams battle it out through physical, mental, balance -- but mostly physical -- competitions to decide the Bear Lake champions (we even have a trophy).
But really we just can’t wait for Loveland ski camp and ski season after that. The sweat, tears and blood are all in preparation for what we look forward to all fall -- the prospect of snow and therefore skiing! From Loveland, Colorado to Hintertux, Austria, ski racers everywhere are getting ready to ski.
.)) Breezy Johnson
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