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We’re kicking off the school year in a big way, and big gains made in the summer are already starting to show. After impressive double poling and strength yesterday, we cruised up German Flats on skate skis, doing some serious speed and technique work on the way.
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Hans leads the crew up on a perfect morning for some roller skiing.
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GMVS alum and current Dartmouth skier David Sinclair joined us today.
Justin getting after it
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Hans: fierce.
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Ryley cruising up the flats
Once we made it up to the Sugarbush parking lot we did a slalom course, working more on speed and agility.
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M.K. hones her step turn in the slalom TT
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Heidi getting angles
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Dev coming around the final turn
