As I have been off the snow since April, I am going through the off season routines. I have been working in the gym many times a week and have been running a lot. After saying farewell to NSA, I stayed with some family friends in the Lake Placid area for a few weeks following commencement. Two weeks, I have now found myself home. It feels spectacular to be back in the 401 for a few weeks. Time is short and there is so much to do. In 19 days, just about three short weeks, I depart for a summer at Choate Rosemary Hall. Choate is a traditional prep school in CT with some notable alumni such as JFK. Staying in shape in the offseason is very important to a ski racer and with an opportunity like Choate, gym time will not be forgotten daily. Along with this I am going to obtain an amazing experience, global relationships, all while taking classes at CRH. Biking is also another thing on my list  for dryland.

Even though spending two weeks in Chile seems very tempting, I have decided to skip out this summer. You can not supplement snow time with anything but I will see the mountains once again in November at Copper. As for my season I am satisfied with many of my results and progress. I look forward to next season with Northwood School/NYSEF. I am transferring from NSA due to athletic and academic reasons.

As for now, I eagerly await at home for June 29th to fall. These three weeks will be spent reorganizing, doing dry land, and spending time with family and friends of course.

Maddie