Hi all! A couple weeks ago, I returned from New Zealand. It was a great trip for me. I got some great training in and had a couple good results in some very high level FIS (Federation of International Skiing) races. Some of the girls I raced against are on the World Cup circuit and have already competed in Olympic Games! It was such a cool experience to see how I stack up against the "best in the world," because someday, I would like to be among them. I scored one of my best results in GS which ranks me #1 in the U.S. for girls born in 1993.

A few days ago, I found out some other pretty exciting news. It turns out that I am invited to go to Austria and train with the U.S. D Team girls. This was completely unexpected...I was/still am shocked to be an invitee to a U.S. ski team camp! I am totally excited to be going! It is such a huge honor and I just need to ski my absolute best while I am there! I leave Oct. 9 and will be there for 2 weeks.

So far, my fall has been really good and very busy! School is great. I love all my teachers and am working hard. I am also doing a lot of dryland training- weight lifting, agility, strength, core, cardio - and ramping up for my race season!

I'll keep you posted on my trip to Austria!

Thanks for reading! Foreste

Getting Ready for New Zealand

Hi everyone! As the month of July is nearing its end, I am beginning to get ready for my trip to New Zealand! I have enjoyed my summer so much so far. I haven't been home for this long of a period in what seems like forever. I've been working out a lot, taking a chemistry class to get ahead for next year, spending time with friends and family, and just soaking up some good summer sun. After all I'll have to switch gears in less than 2 weeks where I will be in pure winter once again. I'm so excited...it's so beautiful in Wanaka, New Zealand. I will be there for a month training and racing, part of the Treble Cone Race Academy.

That's it for now, hope you all are enjoying your summer! I'll keep you posted on how New Zealand goes!

Here is a video of me training!

My Profile

Foreste Peterson

Squaw Valley Ski Team, Member of the Far West Ski Team

Foreste Peterson
Foreste@california.com

Personal
Age: 15
Date of Birth: September 9, 1993
Hometown: Berkeley, California

Background
Foreste has grown up skiing her entire life. While currently living in Berkley, California, she trains out of Squaw Valley in the winter months and travels all around the world in the off-season to train and race. Starting in the fall, Foreste will be a sophomore at Berkeley High School where she attends the Independent Study Program. At her previous schools, Foreste has received numerous academic acknowledgments. Besides her love for sport and academics, Foreste enjoys spending time with family and friends. She lives with her mom and dad and has an older sister who goes to the University of Colorado.

Interests
Aside from Foreste’s inherent love of skiing, she also has a passion for other sports. Tennis and cycling are amongst her other favorite activities. When not busy blazing down the slopes, Foreste also enjoys baking, reading, and gardening. During the summer months Foreste likes to water ski. Foreste has also enjoyed her travels throughout Europe, New Zealand, and all across the United States.

Goals
Foreste aspires to be a world-class Olympic athlete. While on her way to becoming an Olympian, Foreste aims to make the U.S. Ski Team and participate on the World Cup circuit.

Overview of My Accomplishments

Foreste Peterson

Squaw Valley Ski Team, Member of the Far West Ski Team

Athletic Accomplishments

J2 National Championships Results: Overall 4th; SL: 5th; GS: 7th; DH: 16th
5th Place Slalom Wanaka, New Zealand Tech Series
Top American Female, Trofeo Topolino, Italy 2008
Top American Female Overall, Whistler Cup, Canada 2008
First Place Slalom - Jr. Olympics 2008
Winner GS + SL - Topolino Shootout, Jackson Hole 2008
Brendan Allan Cup Recipient 2005
Jackson Elite FIS Tech Series: 5th J2 (First 1st Year J2)
FIS Ranking for 1993s in U.S. as of 2009 season:
DH – 5th
SL – 2nd
GS – 2nd
SG – 5th


FIS and USSA Points as of April 2009 (after 1st year J2)

FIS

DH – 110.49
SL – 49.21
GS – 59.01
SG – 73.23

USSA
DH – 106.53
SL – 43.73
GS – 54.96
SG – 70.73

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

2009 Academic Talent Development Program UC Berkeley
2008-2009 International High School Honor Roll
2008-2009 Far West Academic Team
‘Academic Excellence Award’ 2008, The Bentley School
95th percentile rank for National Standardized Testing - ERB