Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts

Thursday, January 3, 2019

First night league GS of the year. Temps near 30, clear skies. Sets were relatively turny, and the snow was perfect. The track was poorly maintained, and it got a bit rutty by the time I got to go. Typical first day high attendance and issues with other stuff.

First run, I overskied a bit, but was generally on it and was pretty respectable. Second run, I messed up the skating out of the start and fought it most of the way down. At the end of the flats, I leaned in and got back on my skis and had to throw them sideways. That was the faster course, and I probably threw away a full second with that mistake.

Ended up 15 overall, which isn't terrible, but I was a bit bummed. Still, a decent way to start the year.