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Eric (left), Sophie (front left) and Erika (right) celebrated their graduation on Sunday.
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They have now moved down to Stratton and are getting in the routine. Yesterday they joined us for the D-pole test and this morning they worked with Gus on skate technique.
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Most progressions start w/o poles.
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Next step is to carry poles and get the timing.
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Then we add poles. The group skied at Ball Mtn Dam which has a great 5 km loop with good pavement, varied terrain and almost no traffic.
Skyler is up north recovering from surgery to remove his adnoids. Andy is finishing up his testing in Park City and Jessie is headed to AK for the USST camp. The boys will be here next week and Jessie joins us in early July. We are all looking forward to a great summer!
