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Community Feature Juniors Resources Waxing

The Pros & Cons of League-wide Wax Protocols: Western Clubs Consider the Evolution and Impact (Part 2)

Rachel PerkinsJune 10, 2022

Here are links to earlier installments in this five-part series. The first two parts (part one; part two) spoke to the perspectives of high level wax technicians and industry representatives, while part three focused on the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League. To read the beginning of this article on the wax protocols of Western clubs, part four, click here. Leveling the Playing Field In regard to the question of whether the policy widens the gap in...

Community Feature Juniors Resources Waxing

The Pros & Cons of League-wide Wax Protocols: Western Clubs Consider the Evolution and Impact (Part 1)

Rachel PerkinsJune 9, 2022

In speaking with representatives from each of the leagues featured in this series, a few main points rose to the foreground in this discussion: the level of competition matters, how the policy came about matters, and how a program can enhance athlete support holistically by relieving wax-related expenses – measured both in time and dollars – matters. Before jumping into discussions for club level programs across the West, here are the links to view the...

Job Postings

AVSC Seeks Assistant Nordic Coach

FasterSkierAugust 8, 2017

ateague@teamavsc.org. The position will remain until filled.

Other News

August Teague Accepts Position with AVSC

BrainspiralSeptember 16, 2016

(Press release) (Aspen, CO – September 16, 2016) Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club is excited to announce that August Teague will be joining their program as Nordic Program Director. August’s qualifications were unmatched for the program’s needs; he has an impressive 14-year coaching history, helping athletes of all levels achieve their goals while developing a passion for Nordic skiing. August led the Nordic programs at both Whitman College and University of Nevada, Reno, before becoming...

Collegiate General News

Stuber Takes Over at St. Scholastica: Program is ‘On the Verge of Something Huge’

Chelsea LittleAugust 19, 2016

It was a hard decision to leave the Roaring Fork Valley, where Maria Stuber headed the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club nordic team, but the Midwest native is taking the reins at the College of St. Scholastica, and thrilled to build on the program's young-but-strong legacy.

Job Postings

Aspen Valley Seeks Admin Manager

BrainspiralJune 23, 2016

The Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC) has an opening for a full-time Administration Manager and is seeking an energetic detail-oriented individual with a focus on customer service and a facility with databases.

Camps Continental Cup General Training Workouts

The West Wednesday Workout: L3/L4 Skate Intensity (with Video)

BrainspiralNovember 25, 2015

Hailey Swirbul of the Aspen Valley Ski Club takes us through a workout her team recently did in West Yellowstone, one designed to prepare them for this weekend's races and the season ahead: Level 3/ Level 4 combination skate-intensity.

Job Postings

Aspen Valley SC Hiring Nordic Program Manager & Base Camp Directors

BrainspiralAugust 13, 2014

The Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club is looking for a Nordic Program Manager and one or two Nordic Base Camp Directors (one in Aspen and one in Carbondale). All positions are part time and seasonal. For the right candidate, positions could be combined into a part-time/year-round or full-time/6-month position.