Training Log Archive: revy

Masters swimming with some interesting kick sets today. I hate kick sets so I wouldn't say it was my favorite work out. I find vertical flutter or dolphin (keeping head out of the water) ridiculously hard. RIght upper back was a little irritated as well.

Mt English with Stuart, Travis and Brook. Getting up there was an adventure today as very little sled traffic recently. That mean the trail was smooth but also meant that much more technical ride in trying to avoid getting stuck. Much snowier than I expected and it was very windy at treeline. We used a track further right than previous times and this worked well in avoiding the steeper slopes near the bottom. Last pitch was quite steep so not a perfect route. Skied a west facing run I had looked at last year - nice long run with interesting terrain. The track out of the valley went fine - thought there might be a crux getting through a cliff band but it wasn't an issue. Snow quality on the second run wasn't quite as good with wind pressed snow in many spots and then some old heli ski tracks. Also had to be cautious for wind slabs forming - kicked off a couple 0.5/1 slides on the steep pitch off the ridge. Took an ill advised detour through the cutblock with the sled on the way out and found a hole in some flat light. This required a 15 minutes digging session to get the sled out.

C • So... 4

Greenbelt with Milo.

McGill with Stuart and Brendan. A handful of old tracks but found good snow in the northern gunbarrel. Took a few turns to get used to the snow conditions (and the different skis). About 20-30cm over a temperature crust. Climbed back up the climbers left side. Lots of wind lips to deal with. I think in the future I would climb directly to the left of the main path. Had good turns right to the summer trail and then a fun luge ride to the car. First trip to the pass this year. Despite the crowds still a great spot for skiing...

A few weeks off swimming and arms feel rubbery again.

About 25cm of new wet snow made for hard work. Had to lower the snowbanks too...

More snow overnight so softish and slow conditions. Still a nice ski until Milo got into it with a dog that he doesn't like and bit the dog. To be fair the other dog went at him first but still tough when your dog goes overboard with the response.

C • Overboard 3

Slightly longer run today. Felt the hip getting a bit fatigued towards the end which isn't too bad as longest run in some time. Nice that the temperature is bit more seasonal.

Snow shovelling

No poles for the entire ski. Some of the nicest conditions this year in terms of grooming. Could be faster but good balance and not icy.

Greenbelt run with Milo. Footing on the greenbelt was better but still soft in spots.

A little fresh cold snow filling in the tracks. Grip was acceptable on the waxable skis. About 10cm of new low density snow on top of the crust so dog can range wherever he likes.