Nordic Schedule for Thanksgiving Week

Como Park Nordic Ski Team
Schedule: Nov. 24-30

MON: 2:30 CPHS 1217
BRING: Rollerskis
Pass out skis
Medium aerobic day: Pole hike, run, or rollerski (specific strength – arms)

TUE: 2:20 Bus departs CPHS
BRING: Dryland poles
Irondale Run with Poles meet
3:30: Boys 5k
4:00: Girls 5k
***There is a 3k option for those who are not ready to go 5k.***
Return to school around 5:30.

WED: 2:30 CPHS 1217
BRING: Dryland poles
Warm-up to Como Park picnic area
Strength circuit
Hill bounding

THU: Holiday: No practice

FRI: Holiday: No practice

SAT: Optional: 8:30 a.m. depart CPHS
Bring: Skate skis
Depart school for location TBD.
Wirth, Elm Creek, or Troll Hollow are the likely options, in that order of preference.
Ski 9-11 a.m. (or 9:30 to 11:30 if we go to Troll Hollow)
Return to CPHS around noon.
DRIVERS WANTED!!!

NEXT WEEK:
Monday: bring rollerskis or dryland poles; if there is snow, bring boots, poles, skis. Store skis in Mr. Leonard’s room or the ski room.

Troll Hollow Opens Saturday -- Change in Schedule!!!

Due to Troll Hollow (the XC ski area adjacent to Trollhaugen) opening on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we will push back the time of our Saturday practice. The current plan is this...

Depart school at 8:30 a.m.
Ski 9:45--11:15
Leave Trollhaugen at 11:30 a.m.
Be back to Como around 12:30 p.m.

Check out this report from skinnyski.com:

Nov 21 - Troll Hollow (Dresser):
Conditions: Trollhaugen has been blowing snow on Troll Hollow and has roughly half of the course covered.
Troll Hollow will be open beginning this Saturday, November 22nd. Hours are 9:30 am to 9 pm daily. They will continue to blow snow on the trail and are hopeful they can have the entire length covered by Thanksgiving weekend.
Note: They will also have early morning XC hours on the downhill area, 7-9 am this Saturday and Sunday only. After that, just normal Troll Hollow opens.
(Bruce Adelsman)

Nordic Ski Season Underway!

Monday, November 10 marked the opening day of practice for Minnesota's high school Nordic ski season. The Como Park Cougars look forward to an exciting season, with a strong core of returning varsity skiers joined by a big group of first-year skiers.

Upcoming dates include the following...

What: MYSL Ski Swap
When: 10 a.m.—12:30 p.m., ARRIVE MUCH EARLIER THAN 10:00!!!
Where: Dunwoody Institute
Why: The best deals you will find on used equipment
Directions: 818 Dunwoody Blvd, Minneapolis
Coming from the East (heading North) on 94, take the Lyndale Ave Exit (231B)
Take slight right toward Hennepin
Turn left on Dunwoody
Dunwoody Inst. is on the right.

What: Parent's Meeting
When: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Como Park HS cafeteria
Why: Important information, plus a good team-building opportunity. A chance for parents to meet, ask questions, and find out what Nordic skiing is all about.