Friday started off with a short bus ride to Sugarbush Resort for the 2600 vertical foot hike to the top of Lincoln Peak. Although cloudy, it was nice and cool for the hike. The group did not spread out very much as all the campers were energized and psyched to be on the mountain. Most of the campers made it to the foggy top at over 4100 feet. As a reward for the energy expenditure, we all rode the chairlift down.
After lunch it was back on the bus for the Sandpit Slalom Challenge. This year’s course is longer, steeper and has more elements than any other year. After an intense inspection run, the campers got two training runs to learn the course at speed. Then it was race time when they put it all on the line!
With 100% intensity comes incredible performances, as well as incredible crashes. Winners Josh and Anna had picture perfect runs with high lines and quick feet. There were also some standout crashes by Brianna, Jimmy, Sophie and two by Scotty. I think they still have sand in their teeth.
We were able to get in a quick swim before the rains came which was refreshing and a great way to clean off all of the sand, which seems to accumulate everywhere. Then we spent some time cleaning and packing for departure day tomorrow. However, after dinner, we got crazy with a huge Dodgeball tourney and some CRAZY agility relays. Highlights were the many push-ups by Abby’s line, The Chicken Walk by Gunnar, and Chad’s quickfeet Macarena. It all ended with the Jello drop that went four rounds.
Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow at 10 sharp for the start of the ELITEAM Olympics.