We’re still waiting on that nice first big dump of snow for the year. (I’m not counting those Oct. snows!) About 6″ of nice heavy, wet snow would be ideal for a base that can get packed down and provide good edging for the rest of the winter. I certainly won’t complain about this fluffy stuff, but it doesn’t pack as nicely and it’s hard to get a good edge on it, or set solid tracks.

That being said… I think the high school/middle school numbers this year on the ski team are upwards of 55- closer to 58! Holy skiers, Batman! This year’s philosophy is a little more structured (with that many kids it has to be) but the coaching staff is also hoping to really start pushing the kids to gel into a solid team and emerge as the new section leaders. (Detroit Lakes is the team to beat…. has a nice ring, doesn’t it?) There is an amazing amount of talent on the team this year, so it will be fun to see what they can do. Of course, that is, if they can get over that ski practice is no longer a free-for-all. :)

We also desperately need equipment for the kids- do you have any race equipment you’re interested in selling? Gently used skis/boots/poles that you’re wanting to get rid of would help a lot of kids out! (NNN binding style preferred, though if you have a set of all SNS that is OK too.) Please contact coach Dan Josephson at 844-7352 if you’ve got equipment.

Now go outside and do a snow dance!!

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