Sympathy begins... now.

Brighton YSL*

Chyaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Sundance Rules!




Our boys and girls got work done at Brighton today! I wasn't there, but I heard all about the domination.

Amanda Flanagan led our J-4 girls with a 4th place, followed by Samantha Brown in 8th and a solid 12th from Anna-Marie Sprenger. It's about time to move onto bigger and better races for these girls.

Andrew Freedman led the J6 boys with a 10th, followed closely by Cole Nicolson in 12th. J6 boys is a tough group, nice work!

Dillon Flinders finished in a very nice 8th place, with Niclas Carlson right behind him in 9th. J5 boys is the toughest, largest group at YSL, the top 5 all beat the 3rd place finisher in the J4 boys, just goes to say that our boys can hang.

With four in the top ten of J4 boys, we did pretty darn well. Thomas Freedman was 9th, Dean Smith finished 8th, Kendall Harris was 6th and last but not least, the man of the day, Hunter Flinders was number 1! That's right, on the top is where Sundance belongs! He also had the fastest time of the day. Risin' high like the morning sun!

A big thumbs up to erryone!

Check out the official results and times after the jump

I'm so happy right now.

Gear Swap

Jessica Ivies speed suit. Size youth large 12/14. Call me or Teri Ivie if interested.

A review from last years lessons.

Below is an introduction to the most important technique in skiing, hip movement. Once a solid upper body (arms up, core flexed, shoulders level and facing down the hill, and little movement)is established with good leg movements (pushing both knees into the hill with good ankle flexion) Then you can combine those two things with a strong hip movement down the hill in the transition, you vill be very fhaaast. This also helps with freesking and powder skiing.

Check out the images below:



Nicole Hosp demonstrates a nice hip movement in this picture. In the first frame, she is completing her previous turn. Now she wants to start her next turn, so now she releases her edges by moving her hips over her skis and down the hill. Look at frame 2. It almost looks like she jumps off her skis and is about to fall forward. Now to start the next turn, she pushes both her knees down the hill and into the snow (like we have been doing) This sets her edges for the turn and allows her to pressure early in order to keep a high line for that turn.

This hip movement does a lot of things. First it ends the previous turn, turning is slow, the sooner you can end a turn, the faster you'll be. Next it takes most all of your body weight and puts it on the front of your boots, which transfers it to the tips of your skis, which dig into the snow and takes you for a ride. It also puts you in a more balanced position. And finally, it allows you to stay ahead of the course (or powder, or steep hill in powder, or rocks, trees, and shrubbies in powder) Which is another way to say turnshape. Remember turnshape? Get the turn done above the gate, then it's a lot less work. More on that later.

Gear Swap

Chase Hood's old Slalom Skis. Very nice condition, needs some wax. 135 Rossignol Slalom skis with bindings. Not sure on price, but I'm sure they'll sell for cheap. Sorry for no picture. Contact me for more info.

Adam Brown is selling his one year old Rossignol S3's with bindings. Nice condition, very nice mid fat twin tip ski for kids.

Gear Swap

Here's some gear that members are selling. If you want or need any of this, please contact me or the person selling.

This is Amanda Flanagans old gear. Call Renee Flanagan at 801-368-5107 for details.

Opening Day

First day at the 'Dance with PJ and Blake. Surface is so hot right now. Sunshine, cold snow, and plenty of ghoombas. Only the front mountain is open. Should be a good first day of training tomorrow dodging hoodrats, gomers, and monkeys.

It worked!!!

Bring it!

It's a full moon out there fella's. That means the snow gods are most lenient and receptive to our plight. Dance your heart out, literally. It might make them smile. And when snow gods smile, they shed snow-tears of joy that slowly float down to our inhabited space; the mountains. Dance, sing, sacrifice.

Registration

Please come up to Sundance on the 21st from 9 - 12 am to apply for membership and pay the team fees. Let me know if you cannot make it then and I can arrange something else.

See you there!

SURFACE X SUNDANCE*

Our very own P.J. Baymiller has been puttin' his mugg to good use for the past few months advertising for Surface Ski Collaboration.

The Surface Next Lifes are the only true fat rocker ski for gromm rippers. Order your pair at the equipment night.

Equipment Night

Team Equipment Night:

Where: The Nyman's Ski and Board Shop

When: Tues. October 20th at 7:00 PM

Directions: 1313 E. 800 N. Going north on 800 N. towards Provo Canyon, turn left on Palisade Drive into Cascade Golf Course. It's on your left in the circle buidling that says Nymans Ski/Board Shop.

Fischer, Rossignol, Surface and maybe Atomic will be there for skis. POC and Scott will be there with protective gear. They also have Smith and Marker product for sale. The company reps and I will be there to answer any questions and to offer suggestions.

If you feel so inclined, bring some good eats and cool treats to share. These reps are busy and to come down for a small team like us is really great.

See you there!

DRYLAND *

BOOST!

Boost! from Kevin Steen on Vimeo.

DRYLAND *

Level 1 update

WME vs. Level 1 update. (It's short, and has a picture)

DRYLAND *

Slap

Cliff Trampoline - Whistler from Dan Carr on Vimeo.

DRYLAND *

WME Vs. Level 1

Most of you may be planning on attending a ski movie premiere soon to get stoked for the ski season. Most of you will probably go to Warren Miller's 'Dynasty.' Most of you would probably enjoy it and walk out of the theater with that buzzing tingling sensation that you only get when you can't go skiing, but you really really want to, or when you're waiting for the lift to open on a three foot day and you're first in line.

Before you go and spend a lot of money on a mediocre ski flick that's a year behind all other ski flicks, consider this: Warren Miller Entertainment (which has no affiliation with Warren Miller, the ski legend, because he doesn't like the direction they have taken with their films) is suing a small, independent company called Level 1 Productions Level 1 makes my favorite ski movies as of late and have done nothing wrong or illegal. Josh Berman, Level 1's director, asked if Warren Miller would contribute his voice for a small section of the movie as a surprise. Again, Warren Miller has no affiliation with WME. WME is claiming that Mr. Berman has infringed on their companies copyrights. This is a totally bogus suit and on par with suing for too hot of coffee, or for McDonald's making you fat.

I realize most of you probably don't care, but that's the gist of it. It's hard enough for these small companies to make it in the industry. They need as much support as they can get. Buy their movies, go to their premieres, and buy their merchandise. If you care. These 'indy' movies show what's happening at the top of our sport in the most creative way possible. Unlike the latest Warren Miller movies.

Sam Wins!

Sam Hill took 1st at finals, which also gave him the overall for the season. Nice! Two Americans in the top 10 too, which hasn't happened in over ten years.

Downhill Finals

Practice for the DH finals in Schladming, this race is gnarly. I predict Sam Hill to win, because he's Australian, and Australians are gnarly.

More MHGees and Tall Tees

2009 Freeskier Park Test from Dave Amirault on Vimeo.

In case you were wondering, MHG = Menacing Hand Gestures, usually directed at a camera to show how Hyphy you wish you were.

School and Skiing

Balancing school work and skiing is very difficult for you weekday kids. School cannot be taken lightly, but if you do it right, you can still ski as much as you want, and get all A's until you graduate high school.

USSA has provided a nice letter that may help some of you dealing with school authorities. It is very hard to balance school and training time for those that ski during the week. It is even harder to convince your respective schools that ski racing is a viable alternative to football or cheer leading.

If you are in need of any assistance with your athlete's school situation, take a look at this letter. It may help. I can also write a letter and explain the situation if need be.

Dryland Conditioning

WHAT: Sundance Ski Team Dryland Training

WHERE: Fort Park. 200N Geneva road in Provo

WHEN: August 31st - November 6th. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

Skiing specific workouts focusing on plyometrics, strength, power, and agility.

BE THERE! (high five!)

Timpanogos Extreme Summiting

What? Timpanogos Summit Excursion

When? Tuesday, August 18th. 5:00 AM

Where? Aspen Grove Parking Lot

Why? Tradition, and we will be running for 60% of the trail, and carrying heavy rocks for 40% to get in shape for the season.




Not really, but if you wanted to, more power to ya.

Win some ish

DRYLAND CONTEST!! (!!!)

Whoever does the most sit-ups, or push-ups, their first day of dryland training will win a t-shirt or beanie. So, if you do the most of both, you will win both prizes.

The athlete to do more sit-ups or push-ups than Tyson, will win the most ballin' prize ever. It's shiny, loud, hip, and (hint) really sweet for your cranium.

BREAK!

Surface Jr. Fattie

The Next Life by Surface Ski Collaboration.
Sizes 145cm and 160cm. Tip: 133 Waist: 100 Tail: 129
Slight tip and tail rocker for shreddin' the phat der easier.
Retail: $439.

They didn't make a whole lot, so I'll try and reserve some for those that want them. The best junior ski out there.

Surface Live

Surface site is life and fresh. Sick witties.

Varsity

Do your daily pushups and sit ups!