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It’s July and I’m already thinking about the new ski season

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It must be something in the human genome that I begin thinking of winter this time of year…..its only July 13!  Our early ancestors had to prepare early for the upcoming winter by repairing and building shelter, planning their storehouses of food and firewood and ensuring that they had a plan to gather the proper provisions for the winter.  July 4th has always been that “peak” of summer for me, hence July 5th is the beginning of prep time for the journey to winter…..

It is at this time of year that my thoughts turn toward my ski equipment, clothing, my season’s pass, preparing teaching curriculum for this season, my training clinics which will keep me up to date on the latest skiing methods and teaching methods, and toward how much work I am going to have to do to get into the proper physical shape which I will need to be in this winter.

Physical fitness is my big battle this year for two reasons…. one, I will be 52 by the time the snow arrives….  my body seems to get “out of shape” quicker these days and it takes longer for me to get “into shape”…..two, I was not able to waterski and swim this summer as I have for the past 10 years….

So, my fitness plan begins with my mountain bike….  I just bought a new pair of shoes and toe clips for my bike…. they are based on a ski binding design.  I’m going to spend time hill climbing around town. This should strengthen my legs and address cardio at the same time….

Stay tuned between now and the opening day of ski season as I am going to be writing equipment reviews, clothing reviews, pre-season exercise ideas, information on our local ski shops, our local ski clubs’ happenings and the preparations for the season at Mt. Crescent Ski Area.

 

Spring Clinic at Mt Crescent-Get Ready for Your Trip to the Mountains

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“Using the techniques you taught me, for the first time ever I felt confident skiing steeper runs. I used to feel that my skis slipped and that I had no control, but now my edges seem to hold better. Thank you for helping me!”

“I can now control my speed better on my favorite runs.  I like to ski the beginner and intermediate runs, but seems to go faster and faster and would get scared.  What you taught me in one ski lesson has helped me ski at a constant speed and feel safe. I’m not scared anymore.”

These are the comments I hear from former clinic participants.  Join us in this years clinic, taught by Hugh Finerty, veteran ski instructor, to prepare yourself for the best ski trip to the mountains that you have ever had!  Please find details below:

TUNE-UP YOUR SKI TECHNIQUE AT MT CRESCENT SKI AREA FOR YOUR SPRING TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS!

  • DO YOU GET FATIGUED DURING YOUR DAY ON THE MOUNTAIN?
  • DO YOU LOSE CONTROL ON THE ICY PATCHES?
  • IS THERE A SKI RUN AT YOUR FAVORITE MOUNTAIN THAT YOU ARE AFRAID TO TACKLE?
  • DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING YOUR SPEED ON STEEPER SLOPES?
  • DO THE MOGULS INTIMIDATE YOU?
  • WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A REFRESHER ON MODERN TECHNIQUE TO GUIDE YOUR CHILDREN AS THEY DEVELOP THEIR SKIING SKILLS?

IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, JOIN ME, HUGH FINERTY, FOR A SPECIAL 2-HOUR CLINIC TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS.

I WILL TEACH YOU THE SYSTEM THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO SKI A WIDER VARIETY OF SKI RUNS, A WIDER VARIETY OF TERRAIN AND IN MORE CONTROL THAN YOU HAVE EVER SKIED BEFORE!

THE 2013 CLINIC DATES AND TIMES ARE:

-SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16TH AT 7:00 PM

-FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22ND AT 6:00 PM

-SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23RD AT 3:00 PM

THE COST OF EACH 2-HOUR CLINIC IS $39.00 PER PERSON

SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL MT CRESCENT TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE IN THE CLINIC. 712-545-3850 or skischool@skicrescent.com     REFER TO THE “TUNE-UP CLINIC WITH HUGH FINERTY”

EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS: hugh@skiwithhugh.com