Pictures from Backcountry Ski to Satanoni

Coach Dropping In

Lucas Dropping In

Raina skiing 

Lucas Jump 

Queensbury Trails (2/18)

The Queensbury Trails have been groomed. There is some nice corduroy to skate on and some great tracks for classic. Should be a perfect place to get out and ski over break.

Snowy Practice

Workout today was a little snowy. Made for some great Kick! Check out the video going up ridge if you would like to look at your form. 

States Week

Sunday, February 17th
- OFF
- REST

Monday, February 18th
- Classic Practice at the Gore Mt. Nordic Center
- Meet at 9:00 am
- Workout
- No bus, so do your best to arrange for transportation. Carpool, etc...

Tuesday, February 19th
- Practice at QHS or Coles Woods. We will announce.
- Skate ski
- Shorter distance
- Skis for Wednesday's backcountry ski

Wednesday, February 20th
- Backcountry Ski
- Great Camp Santanoni (Newcomb, NY)
- Meet at the Gore Mt. Nordic Center at 9:00 am. We can carpool from there. Otherwise, meet at the trailhead in Newcomb (Newcomb Lake Road) at 9:45 am
- Wear a flannel
- Bring a pack and some food/drinks for the trail

Thursday, February 21st
- Easy/shorter effort ski/run.
- On your own

Friday, February 22nd
- To be announced. Most likely Coles or QHS

Saturday, February 23rd
- Skate Ski at Gore Mt. Nordic Center
- States Course

Sunday, February 24th
- Wax for States
- Time to be announced

Monday and Tuesday, February 25th and 26th
- States at the Gore Mountain Nordic Center.
- Will update with specifics very soon!

Sectional Photos

 Top 12 Boys Going to States

 Top 3 Boys Teams

 Top 3 Individual Boys

 Queensbury Boys Section 2 Champions 

 Top 3 Girls Teams

Top 12 Girls Going to States

Top 3 Individual Girls 

Sectional Week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Skiers!

Below is the daily practice plan through Sectionals. Today (Friday) - Sunday, we will not have bus transportation, so do your best to plan out rides accordingly, and make it when you can. The more exposure to Wednesday's race course, the better you will be.   

Friday, February 8th
- Classic Ski at Gore Mt. Nordic Center: 3:30/4:00 pm
- Total duration: 45 - 60 minutes. Preview 3.3K sectional course loop. Ski the most technical stretches of trail the most (ex - downhill 's' turns). 

Saturday, February 9th
- Classic Ski at the Gore Mt. Nordic Center: Meet at 9:00 am
- Total Duration: 45 - 60 minutes. Course breakdown as group.
- Pick ups in stadium area to end ski

Sunday, February 10th
- HURT Nino Manzella Memorial
- Start time: 9:00 am
- Wear your flannel
- Ski this easy in a group

Monday, February 11th
- Bus to Gore Mt. Nordic Center
- Bus leaves QHS at 3:00 pm
- Classic Ski
- Ski sectional course. Last practice ski/course breakdown/preview
- Pick Ups
- Return top Q by 6:30

Tuesday, February 12th
- Pre-Sectional Prep
- Clean/wax classic skis with fasttttt wax
- Rest
- Eat well
- Stay Hydrated
- Relax

Wednesday, February 13th
- Section 2 championships at the Gore Mt. Nordic Center!
- Bus leaves Queensbury at 11:15 AM
- Race schedule
    - Varsity Boys - 2:00 pm, 3X 3.3K (10K)
    - Varsity girls - 3:15 pm, 2X 3.3K (6.6K)

"...We're going to climb that 1000-foot rock face over there with our bare hands and feet! I know you can do it, I have faith in you. But for now, observe the silence of the chi!!!" - Uncle Tony


       

Week 13

Monday, February 4th
- Skate ski.  Meet in cafeteria at 3:00 pm
- Mid-distance. 
- Brush out skate skis for Tuesday's race

Tuesday, February 5th
- Skate Race at Maple Ridge, Rotterdam
- Bus leaves at 2:15 pm
- Race Schedule
   - 4:00 High School Race

Wednesday, February 6th
- Team Meeting in HS cafeteria
- Classic Ski on school trails
- Weight room

Thursday, February 7th
- Team Meeting in HS cafe
- Skate ski on school trails
- Wax classic skis for Friday's race

Friday, February 8th
- Classic Race at Coles Woods (Shen Invy.)
- Race Times
   - Beginner HS: 4:20 pm
   - Varsity: 5:00 pm