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Ways to Unwind After a Long Day of Skiing

Skiing is an activity that can provide you with thrills, excitement, and a way to appreciate the awe-inspiring landscape around you. All of this combines to create a day that is as fulfilling as it is tiring, but by the end of it, you’ll be feeling the effects of the latter. While you might have been looking forward to this activity for a while, by the end of it, you might be in need of...

Six tips to avoid knee injuries while skiing

  When it comes to health, you have to be consistent. It’s not as simple as if you were a student and you need to write an essay, you would just find one of thousands of services online, such as https://www.paperhelp.org/.   Knee injuries while skiing is a great fear of anyone who loves this activity. They occur quite frequently since the knee supports a large part of the body weight, and it is common...

The City of Waterville Seeks Head Nordic Ski Coach/Program Director for Quarry Road Trails

The City of Waterville is accepting applications for the position of Head Nordic Ski Coach/Program Director at the Quarry Road Trails. This position will work under the direction of the Director of Parks & Recreation. The successful candidate will provide leadership, administrative, and coaching continuity across the club’s cross-country skiing programs, including primary coaching responsibility for the club’s high school (U16/U18/U20) program. This position will administer and supervise other programs, including the volunteer-led, Alpine learn-to-ski...

How to Train Like a Professional Skier

Although ski season is coming to a close in many places around the world, it’s never too early to start conditioning your body for the upcoming season. A workout routine that builds muscle endurance and leg strength is key to becoming a master of the slopes. If you want to ski all day, you need to be in tip-top shape and by the time skiing season arrives, you won’t have enough time to get in...

Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks Seeks Junior Coach

The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Head Coach to lead its junior racing and training program, Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC). Salary starts at $40,000 and up, plus reimbursements for retirement and health care costs, depending upon experience.  The FXC Head Coach reports directly to the Director of Skier Development and the Skier Development Oversight Committee. Ideally, the candidate who is selected would arrive in Fairbanks by June 1st and be leading...

6 Best Tips to Keep Your Body in Shape for Cross-Country Skiing

When compared to downhill skiing in alpine destinations, the Nordic style of skiing can be a new experience for many. In cross-country skiing, you will be moving on flat terrain. As such, this requires a lot more energy, stamina, and speed control.  Before you decide to hit the nordic skiing trails, here is what you should know about preparing yourself.  Find the Time  Perhaps the most important thing to bear in mind is that Nordic...

Cross-Country Meets Aeronautics: Structuring Aircraft Skis

By Kevin Brooker Increasing the value of a product is important. Consumers are drawn to the idea of high tech being better than run of the mill technology. To catch the attention and dollars of consumers, the marketing team will often use terms like “Aircraft Grade” or “Medical Grade” to make the ski manufacturers’ offerings more attractive. The idea being, if some  material is good enough for the high tech and safety conscious aviation industry, it...

NYSEF Seeks Head Cross-Country Coach

  NYSEF seeks a well-rounded, experienced coach who understands nordic skiing from an athlete’s perspective as well as from a program management perspective. The Head Cross-Country coach needs to understand the technology, technique, physical and mental demands required for success at all levels of racing. It is critical that this coach understands the development needs for high performing athletes from the development ages through the collegiate and national team levels. This coach will work directly...

Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Seeks Cross-Country Program Director

Reports to Executive Director Supervises Head and Assistant Coaches Department Athletics – Cross Country Founded in 1972, the SVSEF Cross Country Program has consistently been recognized as one of the best in the country; most recently as the 2021 USSA Cross Country Club of the Year, and in 2022, the Junior Girls brought home their third consecutive National Championship team title. From the youngest Devo kids to elite athletes at the Comp Team, Post-Grad and...

Team Birkie 2022/2023 Season Application

Team Birkie is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 training year as well as for their summer collegiate training programs. Applications will be due by end of day April 10 and decisions will be made by April 15. Based in the Twin Cities, Team Birkie trains and lives throughout the Midwest. We are excited to be hosting multiple World Cup races in our region in 2024, with events at both Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis...

Why CBD is the perfect post-skiing recovery tool

CBD appears to be all the rage right now and for good reason. This cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant has been shown to effectively provide relief from a variety of medical conditions including pain, inflammation, anxiety and even cancer. But what about using CBD for post-skiing recovery? Well, it turns out that this is another thing that can be helped with the use of CBD and it might just be what many ski enthusiasts...

How To Organize Your Cross Country Ski Poker Run

The health benefits of cross-country skiing are no mystery to anyone who has spent any amount of time on the trails. It works nearly every muscle group and requires fantastic mental focus and endurance to compete in, though anyone, from beginners to Olympians, can get healthy and fit by taking up cross-country skiing. However, the sport doesn’t just have to benefit the individuals taking part; fundraising events on the trails are getting more popular than ever. The...

Train With Team SoHo in 2022

Elevate Your Summer Training with Support from Great Coaches, a World Class Olympic Venue to Call Home, and a Lifetime Worth of Amazing Places to Explore! ​ Team Soldier Hollow is looking for ambitious skiers and biathletes who want to train and race at a high level collegiately or professionally and who will con-tribute to our growing club and vision of “Developing Champions in Sport and Life.” We invite you to spend your summer training at Soldier...

What are the best unexpected places to ski in the US?

Skiing is something that many people around the USA love to do. While cross-country is naturally exciting, there are other ways to explore this hobby (such as downhill or roller skiing). However you enjoy yourself out on the slopes, it is key to find the best places to do it. This helps you to have a great time, enjoy the best runs and take in some awesome views along the way. While certain states or...

10 Skiing Resorts Even Students Can Afford

  When you are a college student, studying is the most important thing in your life. You are now laying the bricks for your future career wall. If you stick to all construction standards, you are going to become a successful, highly sought professional. In its turn, this means a stable income. This is the opposite of what you are going through now. You spend most of your time studying. In addition to this, you...

Top NBA and NFL Stars Who Love Snow Sports

It is pretty tricky for stars of the NBA, NFL, and the NHL to get out there on the slopes because they are beholden to strict insurance policies, many of which do not allow for them to undertake snow sports such as downhill skiing or snowboarding. Were they to get injured out on the mountain they would likely miss huge swathes of a training camp or regular season, thus potentially costing their franchise. All this...

Craftsbury Outdoor Center Seeks Summer BKL and Junior Coaching Intern

Love skiing? Love coaching kids? Check out the summer internship for Craftsbury BKL and JR coaching! This coach/intern would join the Center’s current coaching staff and help manage summer programming. The ideal candidate:   Is highly knowledgeable and passionate about skiing Loves working with kids and has lots of energy and enthusiasm Is interested in coaching long-term Is organized and can maintain order in chaotic settings Can adapt on the fly to adjust for inclement weather...

St. Lawrence University Seeks Applicants for Graduate Assistant Coach

  St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Nordic Ski.  This 9-month position (August 2022 – May 2023) is targeted toward graduate students seeking a master’s degree.  Remuneration includes a very competitive coaching stipend, student health insurance, and eligibility for tuition remission (6 graduate classes per year in the University’s graduate program).  St Lawrence offers Graduate programs in Counselling and Human Development; Educational Leadership; and General...

GRPSki, Biathlon and U23 Training programs all accepting applications for the ’22-23 training year

GRPSki & Biathlon are now accepting applications for the 2022-23 training year as well as for their summer U23 training programs. Applications will be due by end of day April 10 and decisions will be made by April 17. In exchange for coaching, use of training facilities and travel support, GRP year-round and summer U23 athletes are asked to do work that contributes to the mission and operation of the Center. Projects include: coaching youth and...

Why The Cross Country Skiing Is Good For Your Health

We all have two choices in life when it comes to staying active and healthy. Lethargic winter, curling up in bed, and the sleep eat and repeat mantra is undoubtedly unhealthy. Cross country skiing is famous among fitness freaks and students aiming to stay healthy. Keep reading for some great benefits of cross country skiing. A Comprehensive Physical Workout Have you been wondering? Is skiing a good workout? Would I be able to keep myself...