Skiers of the Week!

We just completed our first official USCSA Qualifier and we had some amazing results and some amazingly fun times!

Our first skier of the week is Shannon. Shannon came onto the team 3 years ago and skied for 1.5 years before she was beset with multiple health problems from being hit by a car to mono. It just wasn't a great couple of years. This all changed this weekend when she put together two solid races that were faster than any of her races prior to this time. She's been training hard all summer and fall and been a dedicated member of the team. She was also just named to the President's Honor Roll for last semester so not only is she an inspiration on the trails but she rocks in the classroom as well.

Our second skier of the week is a newcomer to the team. Eliah has lead the team in every race he's done this year and continued with some smoking fast times this weekend, winning both races. He lead the classic race almost from the start and finished over 1 minute ahead of second place. In the skate race Eliah and Tom duked it out for 14kms until Eliah was able to pull ahead for a narrow win. Both races were great! If you imagine that Eliah was chosen only for his speed you would be mistaken. Eliah was incredibly helpful throughout the weekend. Always the first to help haul stuff to and from the vehicles, even as he is preparing for the race. He rarely asks what he can do to help, he just looks and see what needs to be done. There is no more helpful thing to a coach than an athlete who is not only low maintenance but helps everyone and always does it with a smile.

Congratulations to these fine student athletes. You make us proud in everything you do!

YOU ROCK OUR WORLD!