Review Arizona - The Trip 2011

[The Magnificent Seven]

Climbed Humphrey today. Freakin' hard (apparently much harder than previous years) due to the snow.

I'll update the blog tomorrow, too smashed now just need sleep

 

[jerry springer]

Awesome blog much appreciated. Fasolo's has been pretty meh in comparison

 

[rustyg70]

Thanks for everything Sherriff.
Its been good to hear from some body who has been there/done that.
Which player impressed you the most over there?
Was it worth the outlay?
Thanks again.

 

[76woodenspooners]

Thanks for sharing Sherriff, hope you had an awesome experience.

I've made a list of questions in case you're scrambling for something to comment about:

- Did you have an awesome experience?

- How much did you / the other execs / the whole group actually enjoy it? (ie: was it all about enduring the pain through gritted teath, or was it a genuinely enjoyable experience?)

- Did your fitness improve noticeably and measureably while you were there, and if so how?

- Apart from the physical exercise, did you gain any other life skills or perspectives from the experience, and if so what? (By the way, a big 'Like' for your "Side-by-Side" Comment the early Blog entry )

- How did the fitness of the execs compare with the elite athletes? (eg: Execs and athletes did Grand Canyon and Mt Humphrey - can you provide some perspective about how much fitter (presumably) the athlete's are?)

- Was the whole Arizona experience more or less what you expected? If not, what surprised you most?

- Has this experience altered your perspective as a Collingwood supporter? If so, how?

- Has the experience altered the way you view the players? (eg: do you look up to them even more having seen their discipline and training? Or do you appreciate that they're just normal people with an abnormal job, and they have dreams and aspirations just like all of us?)

- Would you describe Arizona as a "Life changing" experience for you?

- Would you describe it as an inspiring experience?

- Would you recommend the Arizona experience to others? Do you think it's the kind of thing everyone would enjoy? If not, what kind of people do you think would get the most out of it?

- How much did you get the sense that this is the beggining of a new (Bucks and co) era for the CFC?

 

[Swooop]

Great questions 76WS, we'll eagerly await the Sherriff's reply!!

Sounds like he'll sleep for a few days after Humphrey though

I think it's really impressive the execs stayed as close as they did to the players.

Great the coaches are doing everything side by side with the players, as far as mutual understanding of what the coaches ask of the players, during the heat of match days, backing up after tough games with 5-6 day turnarounds etc

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

Great Qs indeed 76... I'll answer then probably Tue/Wed when I've recovered from Jet Lag and my 'real' work is under control

Yep. Worth every cent. Unforgettable experience.

 

[ipswichpies]

I would like to thank you also for keeping us up to date on an awesome trip
along wlth the photos it gave us a little of your great experiences and look forward to hearing some more when you are ready.

Thanks again Sheriff.

 

[Thommo 42]

Based on this blog, I've already told the bride I want to do this next year. Pending any financial disasters, I reckon I'm 90% sure I'll go if they keep the opportunity open again.