End of Summer = Fall = Ski Season is Near

The end of the summer is officially here. Earlier this week the temperature in DC dropped to the low 60s and has dropped off considerably.

The summer in recap has been very fulfilling. Skiing in Italy/Switzerland and Chile were both very productive camps, I learned a lot about my new coaches and we are now on the same page with what needs to be done in my skiing this fall. I recently came back from my second trip to AK this summer (a rarity) allowing my time back home to be less hectic and more enjoyable. The BGC has been a great venue to work with again, the staff and of course the kids are high energy and are game for pretty much anything I throw at them.

DC has been a good home to me this past 5 or so months but it's time to start looking forward to the ski season and what it holds. Early reports are that the first training may be as early as October 17th in Loveland, CO. This is about 2 weeks earlier than I started last year so it has come as a bit of surprise but I am ready to strap on the boards and start making the final preps for the upcoming season. I need to do a final run to the Bat Cave (my storage unit in NH) to swap work clothes for more ski equipment before I head West.

It's ski swap time so if you are thinking about skiing this year and you don't want to get totally hammered on prices make sure to hit one up. There is almost always something you need that can be found at a swap. Here is a link to some in VT, enjoy!

http://www.skimaven.com/post/its-ski-swap-time-heres-the-updated-list-of-2011-vermont-ski-swaps/