My friends Dani and Aydan came to visit Mammoth and were put through a rigorous training regiment to prepare them for the double back diamonds of Mammoth Mountain.Â
These are no ordinary troops… Both Dani and Aydan are battle tested soldiers (average people) with the combined life experience of 47 years. They are the bravest, most loyal, and only solders I have in my unit.
Tied for Second in command: Aydan Perez
Code name: Sneaky Link
Notorious for his strength and desire for apple juice, Aydan has had my back for the past decade. He is a master with a camera and novice on skis. If you ever need someone to film your wedding or take you down the bunny slopes, this is your man.
Also tied for Second in command:Â Dani Arosteguy
Code name:Â lil Muscle
Dani is the muscle behind the whole operation. She may be small and deathly allergic to dairy, but as long as the mission does not involve cheese or McFlurries, the mission will be complete.
The three of us, under my cunning leadership, are able to tackle any problem. Except for learning how to ski double black diamonds…
Now seeing that this was the first time that either of them had been skiing, we did not make it to the top of the mountain. However, we were able to get on a intermediate run on the mid mountain.
On our second day of training Dani decided to stay back at HQ and do some strategical planning. Aydan and I tackled more difficult terrain.
Overall Ski Camp was a huge success. The cadets were able to make it down intermediate runs with no broken bones and without running over any kids ski classes.Â
 If you have made it this far Cadets, thank you and you will hear from me soon : )