October 15, 2013

The team is back in Whistler!  After an intense month of travel across the mountains, CVTC is back at home.  The team had a bit of time off to rest and recover before completing a block of testing just before Thanksgiving.

The testing showed that the team is in top shape leading into the snowy season.  Everybody was throwing down personal bests and team records in the various testing activities.  This is great news with the season critically close. 

Coach Chris Manhard also notes that the team is in high spirits and good health, so watch for their smiling faces on the roads and trails of Whistler for the next little while.

Happy Trails!

Get to Know the Team - Andrew Avis
Andrew Avis put together a short video to introduce you to the CVTC team.  Make sure you know their names and faces so you can cheer loudly this winter!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGp4XUdob1A

CVTC Volunteering - Maria Lundgren
Coach Maria Lundgren summarizes the team's volunteer activities over the past few months and their plans for the winter.
http://cvtc.ca/story-volunteering

Fashion is important... but so is function. 

The CVTC team has had some good luck and fantastic support this year on the apparel front.  Kicking off the summer season, Mizuno came on board with summer training apparel.  The kit included shorts, technical shirt and the famous Breath Thermo long-sleeve shirt.  The Breath Thermo shirt was a huge hit as it looked really styley and also provided cozy warmth for the high altitude runs.

Icebreaker outfitted the team with travel and casual wear (plus essential under-garments).  The t-shirts keep the team properly insulated and smell-free for the long van rides and impending winter travel.

The winter wardrobe is provided by Halti.  Winter parkas, warm-ups, and a whole variety of accessories will keep the team looking cool, but staying warm, while on the pristine Whistler tracks.  Halti has a great reputation for providing the best fitting, most stylish, and incredibly functional ski clothing.

If you're looking to recognize the team as they glide by, watch for blue jackets.  The team chose to go with a blue theme this year, featuring a few yellow and white highlights.

Where did you grow up?
Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Do you have any brothers or sisters?
I have one brother (Kyle) and one sister (Hilary).  Kyle lives in Canmore and Hilary is in Vancouver.

How many pairs of skis do you have?
That is a tough question.  I think I have about 12 pairs of skis.

Classic or Skate?
I prefer classic for sure.  I just find it way more relaxing.

Who are your housemates in Whistler?
Sebastian Dandurand and Paul Dupuis.

Favorite moment of the year so far?
Training in Park City was amazing.  For sure my favourite.

September 29 - October 19, 2013 - Whistler, BC
October 19 - October 28, 2013 - Canmore, AB ("Frozen Thunder")
October 28 - November 20 - Whistler, BC

Results can be found at www.zone4.ca and event reports at www.cvtc.ca.

The National Development Centre - Callaghan Valley Training Centre (CVTC) is a high-performance training center working within the framework of Cross Country Canada.   

 

CVTC's mission is to produce successful skiers at the World Cup level, by providing a concentration of world-class training facilities, coaching and sport science resources for cross country ski athletes.  Whistler Sport Legacies provides facility and training support for CVTC, which directly contributes to the team's ability to perform internationally.

For more information on NDC-CVTC, please visit www.cvtc.ca or email [email protected]

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