Biathlon is not the kind of sport for the faint-hearted. It takes a lot of effort, perseverance, and consistency to become adept at it. It is also an injury-prone type of sport. Research shows that biathletes have more low back injuries than other athletes pursuing other types of winter sports. All the more reason to plan the educational and training process of a beginner biathlete strategically and methodically to lay the foundation for balanced and...
The Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation (TVSEF) is looking for a team player with excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication with a passion for snow and youth sports to join our team. We have job openings for a Head Prep and Comp Coach, Prep and Comp Assistant Coaches, Development Assistant Coaches, and Recreation Assistant Coaches. Head Prep and Comp Coach – This position is responsible for overseeing the cross country prep and comp programs (U12-18,...
The International Ski Federation (FIS) is again postponing its ban on the use of fluorinated (fluoro) waxes, originally passed in November 2019. The decision to delay the ban’s implementation until after the 2022-23 season was announced in a press release earlier today. The FIS cites the need for “further refinement of the fluoro testing device and to define procedures to protect the integrity of FIS competitions.” The same concerns over an efficient and effective testing...
In the past few years, the world of ski-tracking apps has seen a significant amount of change, with many of the typical players leaving the market, like Snowcru and Trace Snow, making room for newer brands to enter the slope-tracking scene. The importance of these tracking apps cannot be overemphasized. As a result, we have compiled some recommendations for the top four ski monitoring applications currently available. Strava Alpine skiing has been introduced to the...
Located on over 120K of world-class terrain, Snow Mountain Ranch’s Nordic Center is the place to be for classic Nordic skiing, skate skiing, and skijoring. The Nordic Center is located and operated out of YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch, which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, serving more than 50,000 guests annually. The resort is located in Granby, Colorado, near Winter Park Resort and Grand Lake, Colorado, the...
When you are a professional athlete, training takes a lot out of you. Therefore, you need an environment where you will be able to recuperate as best as possible, rapidly. That is what all of them will find, when they choose Megève to train, whether in winter on the slopes, or in summer time enjoying the sun and the fresh air. Outdoor and Indoor Training in a Private Chalet Athletes train their bodies almost all...
As the saying goes, skiers are made in the summer. If that is the case, then many are forging their way to success in Stratton, Vermont this season. Depending on the year, various clubs around the country may play host to an increased number of athletes for a summer; from Bend, Oregon, to Anchorage, Alaska, to Stratton, the “hot spot” shifts periodically. This year, as SMS T2 Team Head Coach Perry Thomas put it, “we’ve...
Finland in March for the long days, Chile in the autumn, and Germany in the winter stand out as top skiing destinations around the year. However, even the most avid cross-country skier can’t always hop around the world to land in the best spots. Being distinctly weather-dependent, there are perfect times of the year to get into the sport, leaving the rest of the time prime for improving away from the snow. As cross-country skiing...
It’s the kind of event that explains Norwegian’s love for cross country skiing – it represents all they want to represent about themselves, and nothing else. In the humid, green summer, some of the world’s best winter athletes come to the coastal town of Sandnes in the country’s south for four days of roller skiing racing – the Blink Festival – in which spectators will pack nearly every inch of town center, mountainside, or arena...
The upcoming 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games are being marketed as a festival of entertainment and athletics, all the way from Rome to the Mountain flair of Castel d’Ampezzo. Having introduced the Olympics to younger fans in Sochi and some other European countries, the Olympic Committee will return to the more stable ground by hosting the opening of the Winter Olympics in France’s finest renowned mountainous region – Chamonix. The Olympic Winter Games 2026...
If you’re a fan of cross country skiing predictions, you may participate in professional contests sanctioned by the International Ski Federation (FIS). During major country ski events, our crew takes a look at the racers who are expected to be at the top of the scoreboard and compiles that, like betting. With so many different bookies offering odds on the World Cup events, determining which players are priced most favorably before placing an order is...
The ASC is a non-profit organization operating a snow sports facility that offers Alpine, Snowboard, Nordic and Biathlon programs, clinics, competitions, recreational activities and a Nordic Center to the communities across Northern California. Position: Cross Country and Biathlon head coach Employer: Auburn Ski Club Inc. Reports to: Nordic Program Director and Executive Director Employment: 11 Month, Full-time, Year-Round Compensation: Competitive Compensation Package, DOE Benefits: Per employee handbook and employment offer Deadline: September 1st Function: Under...
Logan Diekmann, Nina Seeman win on the streets of Bozeman, and BSF’s Rollerski races look to harness the momentum of summer training out West. Featuring Results and Video Highlights. BOZEMAN – Jim Bridger was a mountain man. One of those figures born firmly entrenched in the old ways back East, before he split for the Mountain West for something new. A character to chart a theme pervasive through the American vision of the West –...
The benefits of using a Bluetooth headset while skiing is numerous. They are lightweight, comfortable, and easy to use. Some Bluetooth headphones even have a 100-meter range. You can also use voice commands to control certain features. You will want to get one for skiing! Until then, here are some reasons to get one. Weigh the pros and cons to decide what’s right for you. Comfortable Using a Bluetooth headset while skiing is an excellent...
While it’s difficult to get exact numbers, the general distribution of coaches and service staff on the World Cup level is largely male dominated. The recently announced Trail to Gold Fellowship aims to help change that. Following the publication of the Trail to Gold book in November of 2021, members of the book committee began discussing how to use the net proceeds generated by book sales. After bouncing around various proposals, they settled on the...
The cold… is what accompanies skiers at every step! Which is not surprising, after all, a winter sport! Even in wide and warm boots, in which most skiers ride, at temperatures below 15 degrees below zero, their feet can freeze. What can we say about narrower and colder shoes with good foot fixation. Let’s talk about what to do to prevent hypothermia, colds and just an uncomfortable state during skiing. Pay attention to comfort...
Head Coach Job Description The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is seeking a highly motivated and skilled coach available for full time year-around employment effective Fall 2022. The position will lead and / or oversee programming from the Learning to Train through to Training to Win phases of athlete development. This position offers an annually renewable contract with a fair compensation package, including full benefits, phone plan coverage, and support to ensure a balanced work...
Forget Eddie the Eagle, Great Britain has provided skiers who could actually compete at Olympic level. While it may be fair to say that the country has failed to make a mark in the jumping events, there are other disciplines that have yielded a moderate level of success. The biggest prizes continue to elude the British teams, but there have been some groundbreaking athletes on the snow over the years. Here are some of the...
You have fallen in love with skiing. You love being out in the mountains, enjoying the powder and the amazing white scenery ahead of you. You love exploring distinct settings but also try different skiing techniques. You just love everything about skiing and you just want to share the love for this amazing sport with others too. And on top of this, you love cross-country skiing, which forces you to rely on your body and...
At all skill levels, skiing is such an adrenaline rush. Even just equipping the skis for the first time may be challenging and enjoyable for a newbie. It’s such a rush when they begin to glide and you’re unsure of what to do (other than perhaps fling yourself in the snow). Your heart will undoubtedly race during your first skiing experience.The difficulties will increase as you advance and improve as a skier. But getting through...