Beginner’s guide – FasterSkier

Beginner’s Guide: The Season of Roller-Skiing

Matthew VoisinAugust 10, 2023

For decades, my summers were filled with roller skiing. First as a junior, then as a collegiate racer, followed by nearly 15 years as a coach: summers meant endless hours logged on New England roads on roller-skis. In recent years, I’ve shied away from the unique click and clack of pole tips on asphalt in favor of running, cycling, swimming and paddling. But this summer—with cooler autumn days approaching—I find my body longing for some...

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A Beginner’s Guide: The Boulder Mountain Tour

FasterSkierJanuary 13, 2020

Sponsored Content A certain amount of pre-race nerves can be beneficial. A sharpened central nervous system can rev the body for a 34-kilometer skate race. But the jitters can distract. There’s the possibility of low-quality sleep. Time wasted on variables out of your control, or, perhaps, beyond your budgetary control — cross-country ski racing can get pricey fast. In this guide, catering to BMT neophytes, we attempt to take the edge off and foster fun...