One of the highlights of my summer has been taking a van full of kids from the Boys and Girls Club to Wirth Park for Loppet Adventure Camp. The City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation made this partnership possible. The logistics weren’t easy but with a bike, running shoes, and one van we were able to make it all happen.
Adventure Camp is a full and active day. With temperatures in the 90s we enjoyed visiting the well for a nice cold drink.
Eric and Kendal visiting Nesse the (friendly) monster in Wirth Lake.
Working on the basics on Day 1 of roller skiing.
It is incredible to watch how fast these young athletes learn. The first day was pretty ugly and frustrating for most, but by the end of the week the kids were full on skiing. Fun to watch the struggle and triumph. At the end of the week we held a roller ski race and some impressive times were posted. Competition is even more fun when we can compare ourselves to the best athletes in the world contesting in London.
The Concept 2 Ski Erg turned a rainy day into a fun day. Plus it was fun to see how much power your arms can generate, yes they aren’t just for balance.
Getting the hang of things and able to ski down the big hill, but taking a quick break before heading back up.
