It's been a few days since we've been able to update the blog. Two full days of races at Sunapee and some training at Wildcat have left everyone (including myself) pretty drained. With some fresh snow this weekend and sunny skies, we are looking forward to a spectacular second week of training.
Thursday we were able to simulate race conditions with two runs of GS on a timed course. Everyone stripped for both runs and we went into strong and prepared to race.
On Friday we had our first race of the season. It was the first part of a back-to-back GS series. Our women took huge setbacks with Kia Mosenthal out with an injured shoulder and Krista Consiglio out with the flu. Rob Cuillton '10.5, Alex Salter '12, and Susan Kovar '09 were all racing for the first time at this race and made the most of it. Rob had an heroic second run with two hikes, including a full length hike only two gates in right by our gatekeeping section. It was one of those moments that reminded all of those present why college racing is so much fun - as he passed through the gate after his hike all the athletes and coaches were cheering him on. Jeff Ernsting also posted a solid race with the best points result of his career. A special thanks to Debbie Consiglio who brought some phenomenal pizza and other food for the team! We look forward to meeting all the parents throughout the course of the season.
On Saturday we had our second GS race. Once again we were at Sunapee, and the rolling knolls that we have come to love made for two solid course sets. A timing glitch meant lots of waiting around before the second run, but our women's team was able to hold strong and post a stronger results than the day before. The field for the women is especially tight this year, with only a few seconds difference between the top team and seventh. It will make for a difficult and exciting year for our women as they work towards making regionals. Freshmen screamer Emily Simmons recorded excellent times and a top five finish as she put it down the hill both runs. Well done Emily. 3/5 of the Men's team lost skis. We have turned up the DINs and are looking forward to finishing all five this coming weekend. While the team did not do well, Mike Cohen's times were enough to win against Ken Ettinger in the friendly head-to-head match up known as the Chicken Finger Classic.
Sunday was a rest day that allowed for some local adventuring in the snow, lots of down time, and plenty of time to tune up the slalom skis.
On Monday we moved into slalom and this is where we will spend most of this week. We continued training with Boston College which has allowed for multiple course sets and even longer courses. Those new to racing found slalom skis even easier to feel the carve, now it is just a matter of hoping that they don't get distracted by the lure of hammering gates in the course. Kia Mostenthal and Krista Consiglio are back from their weekend recoveries. We are looking forward to a great week before it gets cold on Thursday. We look forward to seeing many of you at Cranmore on Friday and Saturday.
Pictures to follow!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Ripping the Pow
Another day at Wildcat brought six inches of snow to the hill. We were able to get timing in on second run today and the coaches were able to reset during lunch and get everything ready for the athletes.
A deep hole underneath at hard left footed blue gate in the morning provided plenty of interesting transitions and falls. The ruts were deep all day and visibility poor, but our athletes persevered. The new studded tires on our van made the return drive home especially easy.
Elisa Handbury '10 was out bright and early to help set the course and was in high spirits. Kia Mosenthal '12 was the only Brown athlete to strip down and had some excellent runs despite a sore shoulder. Newcomer Jen Therrien '11 impressed everyone on the hill with her first day in gates. Anna Bengtson '09 was back in the gates as she recovers from last year's knee injury. We are all excited for the race on Friday and the many alumni who have responded to join us at the event on Feb 7th.
A deep hole underneath at hard left footed blue gate in the morning provided plenty of interesting transitions and falls. The ruts were deep all day and visibility poor, but our athletes persevered. The new studded tires on our van made the return drive home especially easy.
Elisa Handbury '10 was out bright and early to help set the course and was in high spirits. Kia Mosenthal '12 was the only Brown athlete to strip down and had some excellent runs despite a sore shoulder. Newcomer Jen Therrien '11 impressed everyone on the hill with her first day in gates. Anna Bengtson '09 was back in the gates as she recovers from last year's knee injury. We are all excited for the race on Friday and the many alumni who have responded to join us at the event on Feb 7th.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Windy Weather at Wildcat
We've returned this year to Wildcat Mountain in the shadows of Mt. Washington. With our condensed season this year we are moving quickly into the gates.
On Sunday we went freeskiing around the Mountain and tried to regain our balance. For many athletes it was their first time skiing this year, and for some their first time skiing with a race team ever. We continued on in our bold tradition of welcoming all to the team and there has been much progress since our first day.
On Monday we braved 60 MPH winds and pelting ice blowing up the hill to make it through a rough day. The quad was shut down, but the triple cranked us up as we trained on Cheetah. There was plenty of time for free runs on the harrowing "Wild Kitten" Trail and Blaine Martin '11 and Kia Mosenthal '12 continued their drill progressions as they push towards the top of the podium this weekend. Miraculously, the wind did not mean cold weather, but it did make effective training difficult. We braved through it, as we only have a few days left until our first race.
Today was another excellent day of training with the Boston College Ski Team. We had a reprieve from the wind, by the ice prevailed on treacherous Bobcat. Edges were tested along with spirits as we stripped down to GS suits for timed runs. Ms. Krista Consiglio '11 took the most enthusiastic award for her four runs in her bright pink GS suit while Mr. Jeffrey Ernsting '11 skiied remarkably well, posting likely the best run of his entire life. Many skiers were taken out by the mid course ice mogul/aerial jump. We fixed the problem and finished up with our best day of training yet! We are finishing up the day with some video analysis.
Three days until our first race at Sunapee, hope to see you there!
On Sunday we went freeskiing around the Mountain and tried to regain our balance. For many athletes it was their first time skiing this year, and for some their first time skiing with a race team ever. We continued on in our bold tradition of welcoming all to the team and there has been much progress since our first day.
On Monday we braved 60 MPH winds and pelting ice blowing up the hill to make it through a rough day. The quad was shut down, but the triple cranked us up as we trained on Cheetah. There was plenty of time for free runs on the harrowing "Wild Kitten" Trail and Blaine Martin '11 and Kia Mosenthal '12 continued their drill progressions as they push towards the top of the podium this weekend. Miraculously, the wind did not mean cold weather, but it did make effective training difficult. We braved through it, as we only have a few days left until our first race.
Today was another excellent day of training with the Boston College Ski Team. We had a reprieve from the wind, by the ice prevailed on treacherous Bobcat. Edges were tested along with spirits as we stripped down to GS suits for timed runs. Ms. Krista Consiglio '11 took the most enthusiastic award for her four runs in her bright pink GS suit while Mr. Jeffrey Ernsting '11 skiied remarkably well, posting likely the best run of his entire life. Many skiers were taken out by the mid course ice mogul/aerial jump. We fixed the problem and finished up with our best day of training yet! We are finishing up the day with some video analysis.
Three days until our first race at Sunapee, hope to see you there!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Parent and Alumni Event at Wildcat Mountain Feb 6-8th!
Brown Skiing at Wildcat Mountain
February 6-8th, 2009
The Brown Sports Foundation and the Friends of Brown Skiing cordially invite all alumni, parents and friends of the Brown Skiing program to join us for a carnival and race at Wildcat Mountain. A dinner will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening with the Brown Skiing coaching staff and team members.
Wildcat Carnival and Race
Friday & Saturday, February 6 - 7, 2009
Wildcat Mountain
Route 16
Pinkham Notch, NH
Alumni and Parent Dinner
Saturday, February 7, 2009
7:00 p.m.
$25/per person
Cash Bar will be Available
Tuckerman's Restaurant at New England Inn and Lodge
Route 16A, Intervale Resort Loop
Intervale, NH
2 miles north of North Conway Center, NH and 15 miles south of Wildcat Mt.
Please RSVP by February 2, 2009, to Lauren Hylton at (401) 863 - 1900 or by email at Lauren_Hylton@brown.edu.
Tentative
Alumni Ski Race
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Please vist BrownSkiTeam.blogspot.com for details on this event and to read all updates from the Brown University Ski Teams.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Hard Work Pays Off
Just wanted to let everyone know that we surpassed the men's goal of $35,000 and we had a phenomenal 10.5% participation rate. The women's team was shy of the goal, but they did have an 11.5% participation rate. These blow away any old records we once had. This devotion to the team reveals a renewed interest in the Brown Ski Team. As you think about the coming year, know that we will be having a banquet in early February, hopefully in conjunction with a ski race. It would be great to see everyone there. Please check back here for more details!
Thank you to everyone who has put forth support for the team in any way in the past year. We are creating an environment in which lifelong friendships are forged. Go Brown Skiing.
Thank you to everyone who has put forth support for the team in any way in the past year. We are creating an environment in which lifelong friendships are forged. Go Brown Skiing.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Mobilize the Vote!
Krista Consiglio '11 is in the running for Brown Female Athlete of the Year. Besides being an asset to the team in spirit and skill, she won her way to first in the MacConnell Divison USCSA Conference. Let's bring her to FIRST - where she belongs. Voting is simple. Just go to brownbears.com and scroll half way down the screen. There you can click on Krista and support her (once for each unique IP Address).
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