Kicking off the New Season

Racing!!! We'll finally be Racing!!!!

I have to admit, I'm slightly excited to get the season underway after so much intense training. I was in Lake Louise for a few days with the men checking out the track and getting a feel for the hill as a forerunner. Now home in Chilliwack for a few days of rest, I'm gearing up to start racing next week. Lake Louise has been blessed with lots of snow this season so everyone may enjoy some great racing and skiing this weekend and next!

The last couple of weeks I've been training hard in Nakiska and Panorama. Doing some of my best skiing in both Super G and GS I'm looking forward to racing. Although I've had a few pulled muscles here and there, I'll be ready to go by race day!

I hope to see you there :)

Kelly

From Galas to Snow

Currently I am in Nakiska training again. After the hectic Gala and media tour that took me from Toronto, to Vancouver, and finally to Calgary I am happy to be back on snow. All the events were huge successes and I'm sure things will only get better next year!

Since the Gala tour has come to an end I'm happy to say that we're back on snow! I have to admit, I'm extremely happy to be back working again....at my real job:) We are now training in Nakiska, Alberta doing mostly GS until Panorama is ready to have us.

This picture is of Gail Kelly and Anna Goodman at the top of Nakiska - what a beautiful view!
We are all looking forward to the racing season (staring off with the Slalom tomorrow in Levi, where Brigitte Acton will be racing). Lake Louise will be my first World Cup this season and I know, as always, it will be such a joy to race in front of a home town crowd! (Or as close to a home town as I have on the World Cup circuit)

I'm now starting my journey through a new season that holds nothing but possibilities. I am excited and nervous as always. It never ceases to amaze me how a year can pass by so quickly. Although I know the alternative just wouldn't be appealing to me. Life is meant to be lived! Take care and I hope to see many of you in Lake Louise to cheer us on!!!!!!

With Big Smiles and Fast Skis,

Kelly

Galas and Packing

Recently in Toronto, I enjoyed a great day and evening full of events! Early in the day Alpine Canada held a press conference at the Toronto Stock Exchange. Following this event, I did an interview with Sportsnet. For lunch I met with great friends, Erica and her two little girls! In the evening Alpine Ontario hosted a Gala dinner to help raise money for all the upcoming ski stars. It was an amazing event that I'm sure everyone enjoyed. I was
'lucky' enough to be a part of the fashion show - a skill I have yet to master! :)

Now back home in Chilliwack, BC it has dawned on me that I'm hitting the road, tomorrow (Monday), for 7 weeks! It's amazing how it always sneaks up on you. So, I've been caught up in a whirlwind of trying to get myself organized and ready to head into the racing season. My bags are now (mostly) packed, laundry done, and the 'to do' list is getting smaller. Tomorrow evening I will be attending the Vancouver Gala then I'll be flying to Calgary for pictures, clothing pickup, fitness testing, and another Gala. From there, I will finally get back to the slopes....where the real work begins!