Canmore Week 1

The Maine Winter Sports Center Team has arrived in wintry Canmore, Alberta Canada to complete the final phase of the training year. Canmore is a perfect place to train and one of the most scenic biathlon venues in the world. My teammate Katrina Howe ( http://katrinahowe.blogspot.com)  and my friend Jakob Ellingson took some great shots of training this week. To stay up to date on MWSC activities in Canmore like the Maine Winter Sports Center Athletes page on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maine-Winter-Sports-Center-Athletes/144023368995787) Enjoy the pictures of this great area.

Jakob Ellingson 

Jakob Ellingson 

Jakob Ellingson 

Jakob Ellingson 

Katrina Howe 

Katrina Howe 

Katrina Howe 

What's left of the snow storing operation: 

Katrina Howe 

Katrina Howe 

Katrina Howe 

Actually My Photo! We brought some stuff with us.. 

Katrina Howe 

Foray to Forêt Montmorency

November is an exciting time to be a biathlete. New gear starts coming in, the racing season is just around the corner and finally it is time to Ski! On-snow training is by far my favorite type of training. Skiing in the early season always brings back the excitement and joy I felt the first time I stepped on Nordic skis.

Photo Laval University 

 

My first ski of the 2013-2014 season took place at Forêt Montmorency an extension of Laval University, about 45 north of Quebec City. This facility is home to an excellent network of ski trials, dorm housing, waxing facilities and most importantly, Snow! The Forêt Montmorency crew put together an excellent 1.7km loop with snow from last season. You can read about their efforts here: http://fasterskier.com/article/first-tracks-in-the-east-foret-weathers-rain-for-earliest-opening-yet/

 

Photo Laval University 

I was very happy with how I adjusted my technique to snow. I was glad to share the weekend training with four of my MWSC from the Post Grad and Junior Biathlon Teams.

This on snow opportunity will have an immediate positive impact on the quality of my training in Canmore, Alberta the site of MWSC Biathlon’s main on-snow training camp. I depart for Canmore on November 12th. I am excited to take advantage of the excellent conditions and see my friends in the area.