Footing and Foiling on Balsam Lake

Connelly gets up on the boom, Josie cleans up her tumble turns and Caley gets up on the short line

Chick Fest 2009

Josie and Caley get coaching from Barefoot Jump World Record holder David Small. The clinic was held before Chick Fest on Blu Moo Lake. A special thanks to Shauna Pasana for organizing along with the Heller family for providing the venue and great hospitality. Check out Josie's first run on the short line and her 1st tournament. You can also watch all the excellent female barefoot skiers.

Josie attends World Champion Barefooter Keith St. Onge's Clinic

KSO did an excellent job coaching Josie. She learned a lot in just (4) sets. Check out the video! The video also includes an unbelievable demonstration of what a professional can do.

We appreciate the opportunity to attend the clinic and allowing Dad to ride along. Thanks Keith! A special thanks should go to Kyle Erickson, the organizer of the clinic, and Renee Erickson, Kyle's Mom, for lining us up with all this. Thanks!!!!!!

Water Temperatures hit 50F

The water temperature hit 51F on Sunday. Dakato and Josie both went wakeboarding. Josie wasn't all that crazy about the cold water. Big baby! "I don't want to get my face wet".

Ice Ride 2009

The season has officially started on Balsam Lake. The water temperature was ~35F and there was still ice in the water. However, that didn't stop us. The riding skills were VERY rusty but it was still a great time.

The Last Run for 2008

The last run for 2008 took place on October 19th. It was a pleasant 60F with 46 F water. This was the end of a great season and 6 years of skiing on Lake Menomin. Our new evolution starts in 2009 on Balsam Lake.