Today the guys got started with the high intensity training that will last the duration of camp. The plan for now is four days of GS, day off, and three days of SL. This is partially due to the weather forecast, which is calling for about a half meter of snow Wednesday night. Not too bad, but for now the snow is outstanding, and GS is preferred when such conditions are available. They got seven runs, impressive for their first day above 10,000 feet.
The terrain was moderate, with a rollover onto a 10 gate pitch on the bottom section, where the course stacked up nicely, requiring significant tactical adjustments. The guys showed in the first two runs that it had been a solid couple months since the last time they had skied, and definitely struggled a little bit with the line on the lower pitch. From there, it improved significantly for everyone, and quite drastically for a few. It was a great session. The coaches were very pleased, and it looks like the guys have set themselves up to make great strides in their GS skiing in the next few days. Tomorrow's session will take place on the same trail, with the timer out. Hopefully Mike Ferri can keep his ski on the snow all day long! (see vid, he was totally fine)
Afternoon sport was a relaxing game of football, good for the soul. The trip out here was certainly longer and more arduous than you're typical trip across the pond and they were happy to blow off a little steam.
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