Coaches Corner

Gear Round-Up- Part 2 Bindings and Boots

November 02, 2023

Gear Roundup- Part One: Poles

October 20, 2023

Part One of our gear round up- summarizing needed info to get the right kind and size of pole to fully enjoy Nordic skiing.

Lending a Hand- The role of hand applied structure to enhance ski glide

March 22, 2023

Get a Grip- an Attempt at Summarizing the Different Kinds of Classic Skis and Care for Them

December 15, 2022 2 Comments

Less Pain, more gain. And more fun. Modern training methods for cross country skiers.

November 09, 2022 1 Comment

A overview, but though explanation of training physiology, training zones and general prescription of successful training.

Coaches Corner- Into to Roller Skiing

June 13, 2022 2 Comments

Some good tips when starting roller skiing

Coaches Corner...Try a little tenderness-Summer Storage ski care and maintenance

April 26, 2022 1 Comment

Some instruction from Coach Karl on how best to prepare your skis for summer storage.

Seeing Double- Technical Aspects of Double Poling

March 01, 2022

A review of concepts and body positioning for the double poling movement used in classic and skate skiing. Complete with pictures!

Coaches Corner- Teacup Classic: Some Musings from the Wax Bench

February 15, 2022

Coaches Corner-...about that waxing iron

January 16, 2022

An overdue detailed follow-up to the previous liquid paraffin article.

Coaches' Corner- Is it time to toss your wax iron? Liquid Glide waxes explained.

December 09, 2021

Coach Karl explains some of the science, applications, and benefits of liquid glide waxes.

Coach's Corner- Fall Program Updates and the Benefits of Rollerskiing

November 19, 2021

The fall program has been a big success this year with participants feeling the benefits of ski specific strength and endurance workouts and having increased opportunities to work on technique safely on roller skis.