This weekend Stella had her first on snow training with her new team, Team Breck. Although Breckenridge was open the coaches decided it would be best to stay off the crowded one run they have open and instead train at A-Basin. Which although only has 2 runs open, it's much better snow, and has way less people there since they have been open for a few weeks already.
Saturday Stella trained from 8:30 to 12 and it was a bit snowy and cold. Sunday however was FREEZING. It was the first really cold day we've had of the season. I don't think it got over 5 degrees in the valley. Troy and I tried to take a few runs but for the most part we stayed in the lodge and watched the Brocos play while Stella and her team braved the cold and got some great training in.
This was my first time skiing at the Basin since the late 90's and not much has changed except for a great new little lodge at the mid-way station on the mountain. This lodge however, has not changed one bit! It still has that really great "we've come to ski" vibe. No frills or fancy lodges, just people wanting to make some turns.
Stella's new boots, they've got some breaking in to do but for the most part she LOVED them! Woo hoo!
Apparently this season is all about black and pink for her. :)
I don't think there was one girl on the team that didn't have a new POC helmet. Whatever this company is doning they are doing it right. Everyone wants one.
Stella has a great group of girls her age on the team. I have a feeling they will all be pushing each other to get down the hill the fastest. I miss that kind of competition.
Anyway, here's hoping to another great season ahead of us, with LOTS of snow and fast skis!
Love and Gratitude!