How to Inspect a Race Course
A good inspection before every training and race run is critical to success in ski racing. No matter how skilled you are as a ski racer, the best technique or fastest equipment means nothing without knowing the course inside and out and having a contingency plan for a variety of …
Tips for Off-Season Athletes
DOUG’S TIPS FOR OFF-SEASON ATHLETES For all of you ELITEAMers who have a passion for non-snow sports like soccer or lacrosse, now is the perfect time to up your game! Many of you will be heading into your “off-season”. This is a great opportunity to prepare mentally and physically for …
DOUG’S DECEMBER TIPS
The Ski Season is finally here! Although I am not ready for the cold, I am totally ready to get out on the slopes and start to get my touch, feel and speed back. Early season can be full of tough conditions and limited slope time, so it pays to …
Doug Inducted to VT Hall of Fame
Earlier this month Doug had the honor of being inducted into the Vermont Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame. Fellow inductees included John Brodhead, John “JG” Gerndt, Jeff Hastings and Ann “Nosedive Annie” Bonfoey Taylor. Kelley and Doug, surrounded by family, friends and many old ski buddies from Vermont, enjoyed …
Mobility Balls
Ski season has arrived! As we enjoy our first days on snow, we’ll probably also enjoy some sore muscles. Until you get your ski legs honed in, one helpful tool to work out all the kinks are Mobility Balls. We have a set and love them. Mobility balls are great …
Mineral Broth
Don’t throw away your turkey carcass this Thanksgiving! Those bones are FULL of nutrition. What’s the difference between “stock” and “mineral broth”? The cooking time for mineral broth is much longer, 24-48 hours. The extended cooking time of the bones makes a huge difference to the nutritional properties of the …
ELITEAM’s New Website!
New look! New Content! New Store! We’ve updated and redesigned ELITEAM’s website! Thanks to Simply Design out of Park City for creating our new site. It has a fun, high-energy feel, along with videos that include all the smiles and hard work typical of our ELITEAM campers. We’re excited to …
ELITEAM-VARA Clinic Nov.2
Have you been wishing for some ELITEAM workout craziness? Want to suffer with a smile? Dreaming of some high-knee butt-kicks?? Then sign up for the ELITEAM-VARA #dohardthings Dryland Clinic this Saturday, November 2nd at Okemo. Doug & Kelley will be on-hand to lead a challenging and fun day filled with …