It's time for our first full weekend of NYSEF training and the mountain is in great shape. This week Mountain Run opened, as well as Upper Parkway & Upper Thruway, and I can tell you the snow was incredible this morning when I did my quality control check. We've got snow in the forecast and some really cold temps expected (overnight tonight into tomorrow especially) so make sure you are prepared with extra layers. We've been hearing 8-12" Saturday afternoon through Sunday so everything will look well covered before the weekend is over. Remember to obey the ropes and stay off closed terrain though. It may look great but there are hidden dangers such as waterbars and rocks everywhere. Even when on open terrain you should be careful and on the lookout for thin cover on the trails edge.
Parents should receive an e-mail from volunteer spot (volunteerspot.com) soon with a listing of some Freeride events you can sign up for to work off your work deposit. At this point I have events listed through January and will be adding more future dates as soon as I can. From the e-mail invite, go on to our group page and choose the event/date that works for you and you will see positions needed with details about start and end times and specifics of the job.
I will be on the road starting Saturday afternoon - returning on the 23rd - as I head to Copper Mt for the FIS World Cup HP & SS. Our head coaches will be available if you have any questions or concerns but please feel free to contact me if you need anything.
Happy Holidays & enjoy the mid-winter conditions!
Mike
Mike Kirchner
NYSEF Freeride Director
USASA Executive Board
mikek@nysef.org
518.946.7001
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