2026 WC 2 Day 5:Peaks, Penalty Kicks & Weird Foods!
Friday at ELITEAM is all about adventure, and today’s mission was the climb to the top of Sunday River’s infamous White Heat peak! Campers split into teams of eight and tackled the 2.5-mile trail and 2,000 vertical feet to the summit. Of course, this was no ordinary hike. Each team …
Sandy Sneakers & Vision Boards!
Day 4 began with another cool, sunny morning, an early wake-up, and our customary 50 burpees. After a big breakfast, we tossed in another 75 “just to warm up,” bringing the morning total to 125 before tackling an ELITEAM classic: The Sandpit Slalom! The course features 12 gates and a …
Mud, Mindset & Major Wins!
Wednesday started early, as always, with our morning run and burpees, but the energy was extra high because it was Mountain Biking Day! Our expert riders headed deep into the Bethel forest, while the intermediate and beginner groups tackled the Helix and Bingham trails right from the Gould campus. There …
2026 WC 2 Day 2: Never Skip Leg Day!
Tuesday is traditionally the toughest day at ELITEAM, and that is saying something! We started with our morning run, stretch, and 50 burpees to wake up the body, the brain, and our gritty souls. After a big breakfast, the campers were fueled and ready for a full day of power, …
2026 WC 2 Day 1: Out of the Starting Gate STRONG!
Session 2 kicked off with sunshine, big energy, and one important mission: turn 43 individual athletes into one strong ELITEAM. Campers jumped straight into a mix of physical and mental team challenges. Blindfolded athletes were guided through an obstacle course while carrying full cups of water, partners chased perfect scores …
2026 WC 1 Day 5: Hiking, Soccer & Crazy Relays!
Hiking five miles and climbing 2,000 vertical feet to the top of Sunday River is no joke, especially on legs that have already completed 1,000 burpees! But all 43 campers rose to the challenge with grit, teamwork, and plenty of good humor. Along the climb, our five teams completed challenges …
2026 WC 1 Day 4: The Sandpits Delivered!
Our theme this year is “Every Win Counts,” and the campers stacked plenty of wins today. We began with our morning run, stretch, and 50 burpees, followed by a huge breakfast of powerful protein, confident carbs, and fabulous fats. Then it was time for the legendary Sandpit Slalom, our annual …
2026 WC1 Day 3: Mountain Biking, Paintball Biathlon & Banana Bread
Today was an all-timer and might just have been the best day yet! We started early with our run, stretch, and customary 50 burpees, then loaded up at breakfast for a huge day. First came a three-hour mountain bike ride through the beautiful pine and maple forests around Bethel. Our …
