5 peaks Trail Run- April 24

There is a 6 or 12 km trail run near Hamilton on April 24th. These races are pretty well organized and plenty challenging. I am driving from Guelph and anyone who is interested is welcome to jump in. Registration is limited so those interested should get on it.

http://www.5peaks.com/schedule.asp?p=on&raceid=212

Ian

:o)

So, I may have found a new sport.

The good thing is, it still involves skiing.

I had the fortunate opportunity to try the biathlon yesterday at Chelsea Nordic – aww man, it was so cool! Really, it’s stupid how satisfying it feels to see a little white circle pop into view, which is what happens when you hit the target. Luckily, I heeded to my mother’s insightful advice, and managed not to shoot any people, so that was good too.

I think I might move to Chelsea some day. It is a little village about 15 minutes outside of Gatineau, with anything a sensible person could ever want. First of all, the Gatineau Park trails are within walking distance. It was near here that the annual Cookie Beiner started last weekend (distance ski + lots of free cookies = happy skiers). But beyond that, there is a delicious bakery; a cafe with a chill atmosphere, beautiful art, and very good coffee; and, a sweet pub that sells a really good stout beer that I haven’t been able to find anywhere else (though that could just be because I don’t have the French name right). Ok, so maybe most sensible people need more than skiing/hiking, beer, coffee, and baked goods to stay enthusiastic about life, but I think I’d be happy living there. Anyone want to join me?

Those are pretty much the highlights from this part of the country. The bagels still taste good. 85% of the world’s maple syrup is made in Québec, though that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to pay $20 for a pancake lunch and maple sugar bush tour, unless you are planning on eating $20 worth of bacon and sausages at the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (I was not). The parliament buildings have some sick architecture. And, in conclusion, I think bus drivers are some of the friendliest people I have met here. If you want to converse in broken French, they play along. If you’re lost and prefer some help in English, that’s cool too.

Hope moo town is treating you all well. Sorry I missed that Rugski socball match. Anyone do the funtathalon? Miss you guys! (Unless people I don’t know are reading this blog. I don’t miss you, as far as I know.)

Ciao for now,
Kyla

Tea&Ski Warm down exercises

Now that we have recovered from the championship game of Rugski Sockball on the Eden Mills Millpond and digested the meal without any reported violent illness, time for business.

"Volunteers" needed
Treasurer (if Kyla is on coop Fall 2010)
Manager (trip logistics)
Assistant Manager
Camp Counsellor (plan fall and winter camp)
Ski & Wax Technicians (2 needed): Jordan, ...
Clothing: Lindsey

Moving Day - Saturday 13 March, 10 am
Move our stuff from Stadium to AC.
Clean the room completely.
Clean any wax from floors.
Pack up shower room ski rack without losing any pieces.
Pack up the wax benches without losing any pieces.
Pack up the wax and equipment boxes in a neat and logical fashion.
Inventory all roller skis.
Inventory all wax benches, cords, wax boxes, etc.

This is tne last chance to conveniently summerize your skis using team benches, iron and old glide wax. I recommend you do it Friday or Saturday BEFORE 10 am.

see you there
Richard

There is a short video from OUAs on our facebook page.