Midseason Review

It's hard to believe that last weekend we passed the midpoint of the season. I guess time really does fly when you're having fun! When I think back to first half of the season, we have done some amazing things with less than ideal weather. The snowmaking and grooming teams have had our back and provided us with a quality surface for our training and racing venues. Our team of coaches has done an incredible job making the best of whatever Mother Nature dealt for any given day. They have helped our athletes progress each weekend with creative environments and utilizing the terrain on the mountain. The coaching staff continues to show their commitment to the program, the athletes, and the parents who trust WRF with the athletic development of their children. Here is a photo recap of the first half of the season:

12/15/18

12/16/18

12/22/18

12/23/18

12/24/18

12/26/18

12/27/18

12/28/18

12/29/18

12/30/18

12/31/18

1/5/19

1/6/19

1/12/19

1/13/19

1/19/19

1/20/19

1/26/19

1/27/19 (speaker recovery team)

While we have reached the halfway point, we still have plenty of program days ahead, fundamental gains and memories to be made. Many of our athletes have only just started their competition schedules and they have a busy month and a half (and more) ahead of them! With new snow falling right now and cold temps to finish the week, we are in for some amazing skiing and training this weekend.

Get fired up for the second half of the season!


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