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Alpine Workouts

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Archive 2020.

Alpine Program Conditioning Zoom Ability Program Conditioning Zoom As a reminder: All Ability athletes (U16 and older in 2020-21) are invited to the first Team Summit Alpine Ability home conditioning session, via Zoom, on Thursday, April 16, from 3:30 until 4:00!  Before the conditioning session begins at 3:30, spend a half-hour (3:00-3:30) completing a quality dynamic warm-up.   10-15 minute jog/bike 5-10 minute foam roll 10 minute mobility walks After you complete your warm-up, the workout will begin at 3:30 led by Jack over Zoom. It will consist of all body weight exercises...

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Team Summit's At Home Workout Series – Week 6

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Team Summit's At-Home Workout Series Week 6 ┃ Day 3 Hey Team Summit families, While many of us are staying at home, Team Summit will be putting out 3 workouts per week to help you keep moving. The workouts will utilize little or no special equipment, just an open area in any room.  As athletes, we understand how difficult it is for you to sit still. Please remember to warm up for at least 5 minutes prior to each exercise session. Drink plenty of water throughout each day and eat nutritious meals.  When we get past this time you will be ready to hit the ground running!

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Throwback Thursday – Don Sather

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Archive 2020, Snowboarding.

Snowboard's Unsung Hero: Don Sather There is a lot we can say about the Sather Family!  They were strong advocates for renewable energy in the county; they have been involved in countless projects to develop our area’s infrastructure, and are a shining example of what love and support for one’s community looks like.  … Just google "Don Sather Summit County." [Photo Credit: Summit Daily] When it comes to snowboarding, Don Sather is one of the names every Summit County Snowboarder should know.  Don Sather and Jerry Dokken started the Summit High...

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Team Summit's At-Home Workout Series – Week 5

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Team Summit's At-Home Workout Series Week 5 ┃ Day 3 Hey Team Summit families, While many of us are staying at home, Team Summit will be putting out 3 workouts per week to help you keep moving. The workouts will utilize little or no special equipment, just an open area in any room.  As athletes, we understand how difficult it is for you to sit still. Please remember to warm up for at least 5 minutes prior to each exercise session. Drink plenty of water throughout each day and eat nutritious meals.  When we get past this time you will be ready to hit the ground running!

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Throwback Thursday – Gene Gillis

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Alpine Racing.

The Founder of Summit County's First Race Team – Gene Gillis While no single person is responsible for making what Summit County is today, it would not be what it is without Gene Gillis.   [Gene Gillis, third from left, standing next to Rhona Wurtele, on his left, his future wife] Gene was an olympian, resort builder, and founder of two of Summit County's race teams that eventually merged to become Team Summit Colorado.  Ina, Gene's wife, and Gene built a strong legacy over the 30+ years they lived in the county.   Alison (Grabau) Pomerantz published an amazing...

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Team Summit's At-Home Workout Series – Week 4

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Team Summit's At-Home Workout Series Week 4 Hey Team Summit families, While many of us are staying at home, Team Summit will be putting out 3 workouts per week to help you keep moving. The workouts will utilize little or no special equipment, just an open area in any room.  As athletes, we understand how difficult it is for you to sit still. Please remember to warm up for at least 5 minutes prior to each exercise session. Drink plenty of water throughout each day and eat nutritious meals.  When we get past this time you will be ready to hit the ground running!

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COVID-19 Member Updates – April 12th, 2020

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COVID-19 Updates – April 12th, 2020 Dear Team Summit Families, We hope this letter finds you safe and not going stir crazy.  Here in Summit County, Team Summit continues to do our part in flattening the curve. As a sports organization, it is difficult to sit on the sidelines.  We want to get back on snow asap, however, at the same time make sure that when we do return to training things don’t flare up again.  The Athletic Directors have been hard at work to make sure that when the time comes to return to the sport we are prepared to take advantage of every...

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