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Throwback Thursday – Gene Gillis

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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...

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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...

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Alpine Updates – April 8th, 2020

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Alpine Updates – April 8th, 2020 Dear Team Summit Colorado Alpine Ability athletes, All Alpine Parents and Alpine Coaching staff:   Governor Polis has extended the stay at home order until April 26 resulting in the continuing postponement of Team Summit Alpine activities. Please see specific information about camp plans, conditioning activities and 2020-21 program plans below.   I join you in looking forward to getting over the hump and beginning a gradual return to a new normal. Whether in two weeks, two months, or longer we are preparing and adjusting our plans to...

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Team Summit's At-Home Workout Series – Week 3

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Team Summit's At-Home Workout Series Week 3 ┃ 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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Athlete of the Month – River Mentch

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Podium Sports Athlete of the Month: River Mentch River has been the embodiment of our big mountain team throughout his time with us – fun, charismatic, helpful, and always willing to push himself.  This was River's final year with Team Summit as he will be graduating from Summit High School and moving onto Montana State next year.  After battling with a handful of injuries this season, he continued to always come back with a smile on his face ready for more.  It's going to be tough to lose River's positive attitude and charisma, but I know he'll...

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A Message From Our Partner: A Racer's Edge

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Alpine Results, Archive 2020.

A letter from Chuck from A Racer's Edge   “Everything will be OK in the end. If it’s not OK, It’s not the end” – John Lennon Wow. Our world has really turned upside down. In support of the effort to curb the COVID-19 virus and the mandates of our State, County, and Town Governments, A Racer’s Edge is transitioning to Phone-in/email ONLY sales model. Our passionate staff is still available to help you with your skiing needs. Since 1972, we have been here for all your recreational, big mountain, and alpine racing ski needs. We eat, sleep,...

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