Author: mattherr

The LVHS High Plains Team will be conducting ski clinics for the community this Saturday, January 26 at Beaver Creek. Take a lesson, or if you are new to the trails at Beaver Creek and have always wanted to see what they are like—come for a guided tour!

You are invited to come and improve your skate stride, classic glide or try out skis for the first time. This clinic is suitable for all ages and abilities in either classic or skate techniques.

January 26 — 10:00 a.m. – Noon @ Beaver Creek, a half hour drive from Lander. Plan to arrive at the parking lot around 9:30 to allow time to walk to the trails and sign in. Be prepared for windy, winter conditions. Dress in warm, synthetic layers (no cotton). Use sunscreen if it’s sunny!
(Registration at the kiosk begins at 9:45. From the parking lot, walk under bridge, along fence, and up short hill. The kiosk is just down the lefthand trail.)

Cost: Donations will be accepted to help skiers attend the USSA Cross Country Junior National Championships in Fairbanks, AK this March.

Inquiries? email: aaustin@wyoming.com

Ski rentals available at Gannett Peak Sports. Plan to rent before Saturday.

These skiers train all year long in hopes for qualifying for the High Plains District team and a chance to compete on a national level. Show them your support and learn some new skills.

DIRECTIONS TO BEAVER CREEK:

Beaver creek trails are about 22 miles from Lander, up the South Pass Hwy 28 toward Atlantic City.  The parking area is on the right (West) side of the highway.  The trails are at an elevation of 8000′.  For your convenience, here are the Google map driving directions to Beaver Creek if you are driving from Lander.

Hi all –

Here’s the low-down for this weekend in Casper:

Friday’s Night Relay (3k freestyle race) will begin at 5:30pm. We will leave Lander at 12:45; skiers will be excused from class at noon to load their skis on the bus and grab some lunch if needed.

Saturday’s races (5k freestyle) begin at 9:00am, with varsity boys racing first, followed by varsity girls, then JV/jr high boys and girls together. JV/jr high will race 3k.

We’ll be staying at the Super 8 in Evansville (just north of the Eastridge Mall). The phone # is 307-237-8100. Please bring money for dinner on Friday. The district will pay for lunch on Saturday.

I expect we’ll arrive back in Lander between 4 and 5pm on Saturday.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Maggie

Lander is hosting the Wyoming State High School Nordic Ski championship races on February 22nd and 23rd. Volunteers are needed to help with collecting bibs at the finish line, working the hospitality table, and setting up the fencing for the stadium area.

Lander is known for hosting and providing a great experience for all skiers.

If you have one day or even two days to volunteer all help is welcome. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact Gayla Hammer at ghammer@wyoming.com for more information.

Sorry everyone! In light of the forecast for this weekend, the clinics have been cancelled….

CANCELLED—Learn to Cross Country Ski Jan. 12

The ski clinic that was scheduled for THIS SATURDAY, JAN. 12 has been CANCELLED.

Due to the forecast of snow and very cold temperatures, this Saturday’s clinic has been cancelled. We look forward to holding the next clinic on Saturday January 26.

Stay home and stay warm!

Thank you!
Anne

Hi all –

The training calendar has been updated to reflect a change to our race schedule. The Jackson and Casper meets have been flip-flopped due to a conflict with the sled dog races in Casper, so we will be traveling to Casper next weekend the 18/19, and to Jackson on Feb 8/9.

LEARN TO CROSS COUNTRY SKI or IMPROVE YOUR NORDIC TECHNIQUE

Lander Valley High School skiers are conducting ski clinics for the community on Saturday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Jan. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 16.

These clinics are available to all ages and abilities in either classic or skate techniques. You are invited to come and improve your skate stride, classic glide or try out skis for the first time. If you are new to the trails at Beaver Creek and want to see what they are like—come for a guided tour!

January 12 – 10am till noon at Beaver Creek Ski area

January 26 – 10am till noon at Beaver Creek Ski area

February 16 – 10am till noon at Beaver Creek Ski area

Cost: Donations will be accepted to help skiers attend the USSA Cross Country Junior Nationals Championships in Alaska, March 2013

Ski rentals are available at Gannett Peak Sports.

The Lander skiers train all year long in hopes for qualifying for the High Plains District team and a chance to compete on a national level. Come improve your Nordic skiing while showing your support for our Lander High Plains skiers.

The clinic on Saturday January 12 will be held at Beaver Creek. Later clinics may be held at the Lander Golf Course if conditions improve.

Beaver Creek Ski area directions: Beaver Creek trails are about 22 miles from Lander, about a 30 minute drive depending on conditions, up the South Pass Hwy 28 toward Atlantic City. The parking area is on the right (West) side of the highway. Plan to arrive at the parking lot around 9:30 to allow time to walk to the trails and sign in. Be prepared for windy, winter conditions. Dress in warm, synthetic layers (preferably no cotton). Registration next to the kiosk opens at 9:45 a.m. Water will be available.

For more information contact: aaustin, or highplainslvhs

Hi all –

We will not be racing in Casper this weekend. We’ll have practice as usual the rest of the week. Next week we will not practice on Christmas Eve or Christmas, but will practice Weds the 26th through Friday the 28th. The next week we will have practice Monday the 31st, no practice New Year’s Day, then practice Weds the 2nd, waxing Thursday, and leaving Friday morning for the meet in Pinedale. We’ll have practice in the mornings over break; the bus will leave from the field house promptly at 9am, except for Friday the 28th. I would like to do a full moon ski that evening! I’ll be sending out another email in a few days to ask for parent volunteers to prepare some snacks, etc for this, and of course any parent who would like to join us that evening for a moonlight ski is more than welcome!

Also, as usual, our training schedule is available on lvhsnordic.org is you have any questions. Feel free to call or email me as well!

Merry Christmas to everyone, and safe travels if you are going out of town! Oh, and that reminds me: there is no problem if your child will not be at practice during Christmas break; I would ask, however, that they let me know ahead of time if they will be out of town, and I can give them some alternative workouts they can do on their own to maintain their fitness over break.

Maggie