Day 4 of our 2009 Preseason Training Camp started early with a 6 A.M. wake up call and a 20-minute drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to the Snowbird Resort for a very special event. The Cancer Wellness House of Utah was hosting their annual Survivors at the Summit hike.Katie Porter is the cousin of Ute sophomore Lauren Porter and also the Executive Director of the Cancer Wellness House. We were asked to come and help set up for this wonderful event. Teams of hikers climb up the mountain to raise money and honor loved ones afflicted by cancer. Our players took the tram up the the Hidden Peak Summit (11,000 feet) and helped to set up the seats, podium and "Tribute Flags" that were raised with names of cancer survivors. Players and coaches also got to write the names of their loved ones on flags .
For more information on the Cancer Wellness House, click here!
For more information about Snowbird Resort, click here!
Special props to sophomore Katie Martinez who managed the terrain just a couple of weeks after an arthroscopic procedure on her knee. And also kudos to Chelsea Forbes who overcame a serious fear of heights while helping out up top.
After the short trip back to campus, the team gathered for an early afternoon training session, featuring a team scrimmage. Goals were scored by Anne Shallenberger, Hanna Terry and Erin Dalley with two as the shirt team squeaked by with a close victory.
The Utes will take a much-needed rest day on Sunday before regrouping on Monday morning for another big week of preparation.
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