Pushing limits and doing Slurpees
DAILY DOSE OF DOUG-There is something about this group. They seem to push each other to new heights. Today, after 23 years of doing this, I saw something I have never seen. Reed got it in his head to push his limits in the Ropes Course, so along with his …
Super High Energy
DAILY DOSE OF DOUG-The energy was super high today on the first day of camp. It seems like every camper, returnee and rookie, has come to push their limits in every way and not hold back. Speeds were higher than ever through the pole agility. Creativity was higher in the …
1-2-3 SUFFER!
Daily Dose of Doug-Sufferfest was something special this year. First of all, it was raining which makes the suffering so much better. Although it is all about physical punishment, Sufferfest is about pushing through mental limits. My favorite moments came on the 10 hill sprints we did. There was intensity, …
Adventure Hike
Daily Dose of Doug- ELITEAM jumped out of its comfort zone by trying something new today. To replace a day of biking, we organized an adventure hike. Five miles, 2400 vertical gain and groups of eight campers who had many additional challenges thrown at them during the five hour event. …
So many ways to describe our day…
MEMORABLE MOMENTS from the Staff- Daily Dose of Doug-The Campers are getting it what it means to Jump out of their Comfort Zone. I was belaying the most difficult Rock Wall today. Camper Casey came up to climb it and explained that she chose the hardest wall even though she …
High Ropes & Quick Feet
DAILY DOSE OF DOUG-Teamwork was a foreign concept to me as a ski racer growing up. It was all me, me, me. Times have changed and I am so delighted to see such teamwork at ELITEAM. In the High Ropes today the returning ELITEAMers were coaching and sharing their secrets …
The World Cuppers have arrived!
DAILY DOSE OF DOUG- Big Day, Bigger AthletesAlways a shock going from the Europa Cup athletes to the older World Cuppers. We can push them farther, challenge them more and see gains and improvements instantly. As always I am on the Burpee station on day one and we hammered out …
Friday Fun Day!
Daily Dose of Doug… The Dance at ELITEAM has been with us since we began in 1991. When we announce it to the group the first day inevitably the boys cringe. But every year the campers get into it and turn into Solid Gold dancers by day three. Rhythm is …
