NYSEF Program Update

I’d like to welcome all those new to Freeride as well as those returning from last season. As some of you may already know, due to the lack of terrain available this weekend at Whiteface Mt., we will not be starting weekend training until next weekend, Saturday, Dec 12th . The projected trails as of today are Excelsior, Summit Express and Upper Valley - with all skiers and riders downloading on the gondola. With the lack of easy terrain and the amount of athletes both in the alpine and freeride programs vying for the same space as the public, it was decided it would be safer to wait until more terrain becomes available.
Please feel free to come in and pick up your pass and take the chance to meet the staff and get more info on the season ahead. For those on the freestyle ski side, Chris Kasper will be on site, taking the place of the injured Justin Perry, as well as Mike Lynn. And on the snowboard side, I will be around, along with returning coach Tommy Thompson, and new coach Bob Witt.
If you are looking for more info on our scheduled program days, competitions, or general info please check the www.nysef.org site and click on ‘whiteface’, then ‘freeride’. There you will see our blog and a google calendar with tons of info pertaining to the program and our sports.
I am sorry I will not see you next weekend. I will be heading to Telluride, CO next Tuesday to work on the Snowboard World Cup – returning Christmas week . Please feel free to e-mail me or call if you have any questions or concerns no matter how small.

I look forward to seeing all of you.
Let’s have a great season!

Mike Kirchner

NYSEF Freeride Director