Training Log Archive: WileyKyO-T

Hike from Gold Camp Rd parking lot to Cameron Cone. Took Captain Jack cutoff to the main trail, Bear Creek Trail to Jones Park, and social trail up the saddle of Arthur and Garfield. From the saddle, skirted the ridgeline to get to the saddle of the ridgeline and Cameron Cone. However, worries about finishing before dark kept my hiking buddy and I from hiking to the summit. Instead, we crested the SE ridgeline coming from the Cone and crossed down some steep terrain to get to Crystal Park, a private/gated community off of Manitou Springs. We took the roads down about six miles, losing about 1300 ft of elevation before getting picked up about a mile inside the gates. Deep snow in many places was the primary culprit for the difficulty of this hike.

Skiing at Breckenridge. Despite having never skiied before, I decided to try out a green slope. I did well at first, but I was amazed at how quickly I gained speed. That and not knowing how to stand back up after falling down made things difficult. Fell down 7 or 8 times on my way down the hill.

After my first green slope, I took some lessons with Hilarie. Lessons were pretty basic, but I learned some important things like better posture, how to get back up, herringbone, and sidestepping.

Second time on a green slope at Breck. After taking lessons and going on the slope once, I was much more confident and prepared. I still fell down twice despite using the wedge on most of the run, but it was a marked improvement. Hope I can ski again soon and become less of a novice.