Thursday was our first Slalom day of the camp and conditions were beautiful after the storm of Wednesday passed through. We set a slalom stubbie course on piste 3500m on a light dusting of fresh powder.
The main bulk of the morning was spent freeskiing getting a feel for the sweet spot of the slalom skis and how to ski dynamically and actively while maintaining a calm and stable upper body. The athletes were really happy to be skiing slalom in the sun!
Ruslan and Ali coaching at the bottom of our full length course - it was hard work skiing that long over 3000 metres.
Ruslan and his Juniors group after a big lunch.
After skiing, we took up a slot on the indoor running track for some quick sprints and an obstacle course including boxes, hurdles, ladders and lateral cone sprints. The athletes worked in teams and finished their training with a head to head race.
Ruslan and the boys worked on some lifting techniques in the gym.
Reaction starts to end the fitness session. Time to rest before full slalom gates on Friday.
