WPRC Begins The 2008-09 Race Season

I just dropped the kids off for the afternoon session of this seasons first day of training with the Western Pennsylvania Race Club. WPRC makes its home at Seven Springs and it couldn't be a more beautiful day here.




There has been quite a bit of natural snow so far this year and the skiing has been great. Seven Springs is obviously dedicated to making sure this is one of the best seasons we've had for a while because they have been adding to their base by blowing man-made snow whenever conditions allow. As I look out on the slopes right now there are a few guns still running but they have turned a number of them off for the comfort of their customers.

The snow guns didn't seem to bother the racers though. They all seemed to just jump right in at this morning's session. Even my little Anna, who loves to sleep, was up at 6:30 ready to go. This is her first year with the team and without even a hint of shagrin she informed me that she was tired of skiing with me and zipped off to make new friends on the team. Dylan is a veteran with the team but was equally excited for the race season to begin and as a parent I can't say enough about the program. WPRC is a great organization where the kids can learn about competing in a supportive, non-threatening environment. They run both a USSA sanctioned Alpine and Freestyle Team and the kids are even allowed to compete and train in both. It is an entirely parent run, volunteer organization where the kids as well as parents can make lifelong friends, are offered superior training and can gain invaluable lessons for life.

The first race of the season is over the holiday break and with the season starting so early I'm sure the level of competition will be great to watch. I wish all the racers the best of luck for the first race and the entire season!

See ya on the slopes!

Kjerstin