July 6-20, 2006, 9th annual Summer On Snow camp with the Vermont Academy Ski Team , Vuokatti, Finland
Ski and train two weeks focusing on technique on a 2.5km artificial snow in Vuokatti's famous x-c ski tunnel with the best x-c skiers from all over the world. Ski 15 sessions: that means close to 400km of ski training at the best summer ski training site in the world. In the tunnel, perfect 24 degree temperature, blue hard wax skiing condition; outside state of the art strength and dryland exercise facilities, rollerski loops, sauna, and of course one of the famous lakes of Finland right outside the hotel door. The tunnel allows skiers to ski during the summer without going to high altitude glaciers. Enjoy two weeks of unforgettable accommodations at Olympic Training Center in Vuokatti, Finland and witness the prominence of Nordic skiing in Finnish culture. Ski with World Cup skiers in the tunnel. Roller ski on one of the best roller ski trails in the world. Run and skibound on trails covered with sawdust to minimize the bounding effect on the knees of skiers. Strength train at the state of the art cross country ski specific equipped weight room. This is an experience each of the skiers will not forget! Finally, experience the beauty of Northern European culture during the day trip to Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
See last year's camp report here: http://www.fasterskier.com/travel2466.html
Registration: $2900 including airfare from Boston. To reserve a spot send $900 non-refundable deposit to: Alexei Sotskov, PO Box 500 Saxtons River, VT, 05154. Deadline for registration April 20, 2006.
Contact: Alexei Sotskov ski@vermontacademy.org
