One of my favorite recovery day activities is to get out and ski with the local junior program. With a rest day on Tuesday I joined up with the Stowe Nordic crew for practice. It is fun to be in Vermont and explore some ski trails I have never skied before. Many strong skiers come out of Vermont and programs like the one here at Stowe Nordic are the responsible parties. I loaded my car at the hotel with my skis but as I looked around at the green grass I certainly debated how practice would be. The groomers scratched up some great skiing for us and we had a great time. Variable conditions may not be the most fun to ski in, but they make you tough and they make you a stronger skiing as you learn how to adapt technically and mentally.
