Following a problematic spring, Anders Aukland is finally starting to catch up with his brother, Vasaloppet winner Jœrgen. Team Xtra, their racing team which specializes in long distance races, did a treadmill test on Friday.
Aukland Brothers Organizing a 'Ski Idol' Training Camp
FasterSkier · July 4, 2007
Anders and Jœrgen Aukland also did a workout with the national sprint team when they did a camp in nearby Sandefjord last week.
– The rollerskiing in Sandefjord is incredible, says Anders Aukland.
Ski- idol
The Aukland brothers new long-distance team is organizing a â€ski-idol†camp on July 19 – 22. It’s for skiers age 18-23 and the brothers will hand out training stipends totaling 25 000,- kroner (US $4000)
– We want to organize a fun training camp for skiers age 18-23 and want to help them to reach their goals. The stipends we are handing out might help young skiers in their development as athletes, writes the brothers on their website.
Jœrgen and Anders have, following a long process, selected 26 skiers to attend their training camp and compete for the stipends.
Source: Langrenn.com