With fall now here, the weather is predictably starting to turn cool and inclement. This change, coupled with less daylight hours, can pose a challenge to the motivation needed to carry on one’s summer cross training campaign or to start your pre-season conditioning. As human beings, we often turn to an external source for support. Whether we are looking for some inspirational words to help get us up and out of bed and to the...
Long-distance classic races on March 11 wrapped up the racing action for the 2011 World Masters. The week was filled with impressive race performances and thrilling finishes on the world-class trail system at Sovereign Lake Nordic Center, Silver Star, BC.
Holly Brooks of Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Club won the 10K skate race with almost a minute to spare to Caitlin Compton (CXC) in second place in extremely soft conditions. That was just the first race of the day.
The word-of-mouth marketing by the clients of previous xc camps has certainly helped achieve record numbers on the trails, noted Bond. On the weekend of December 4 and 5, there were more than 400 Nordic skiers on the trails, enjoying the fresh snow and sunny skies. Bond said it’s what garners Silver Star such high praise in Nordic circles. The resort has been voted the number one Nordic destination in North America by the USA...
We Are Skiing! The photo shown here was taken October 25, 2010. We are on track to open our Nordic trails Saturday, November 6. Only 10 days until the corduroy and tracks are set. xc camps.ca. With more and more people getting into Nordic skiing, we are riding the energy created by the Olympics and general fitness trend with all ages. We average six people in each group to keep the coaching quality as high...
www.xccamps.ca Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup March 3-11, 2011 will make history at Silver Star and Sovereign Lake, with 1200 competitors from around the World going head to head on the trails. Many of the XC Camp coaches have competed in the Masters World Cup and you can gain insider tips by signing up for the specific Silver Star xc camp www.mwc2011.com Training Tip We are in prime Roller Skiing season and I would like to...
www.xccamps.ca on the home page to get you in the winter mood. Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup: March 3-11, 2011 will make history at Silver Star and Sovereign Lake, with 1200 competitors from around the World going head to head on the trails. Many of the XC Camp coaches have competed in the Masters World Cup and you can gain insider tips by signing up for the specific Silver Star xc camp www.mwc2011.com Training Tip: Fall...
As far as coaching goes, Magnar Dalen has been around the block. Formerly the head coach of the Swedish team and head wax tech for the Norwegians, Dalen has been in charge of the Finnish program for the last four years. When Dalen took over Finland’s team in 2006, the women were already strong, with Virpi Kuitunen and Aino-Kaisa Saarinen finishing sixth and 12th in the World Cup overall the year before. But the men’s...
Stay in our Village Hotel “The Bulldog Hotel” and enjoy World Class Nordic skiing from only CDN $60 per person per day. Package includes standard hotel room and Nordic day pass. Valid Mid-week from January 3 to February 4, 2010. 2 night, 2 day minimum. Price is per person per day, midweek Sunday to Thursday. Taxes additional, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and new bookings only. Offer open to residents of Canada and...
Amazing Early Season Skiing! The groomers have been very busy packing down the incredible snowfall received last week. Silver Star is now grooming with the large snow-cat using the tiller and track setter; which means awesome skiing. There are great early season deals on accommodation and West Jet just announced a seat sale. If you have been thinking of taking the xc camps at Silver Star this is the year to do it. The number...
The groomers are working hard packing down the incredible snow fall we received Sunday/Monday. We received 48 cms of snow in in 24 hours! We have the large snow cats working on the Nordic trails now preparing for an amazing opening this Saturday, October 31st. But that’s not all. Our summit base sits at 71 cm and Environment Canada is calling for as much as 40 cm over the next three days. The number one goal...
You’re invited you to start your cross country ski season at Silver Star Mountain Resort and join the 2009 Cross Country Ski Camps, November 28 to December 6. We have incredible coaches that work with skiers of all levels, making the sport you love even more enjoyable. Register before November 1 at
You are invited to the 2009 Silver Star Mountain Resort Cross Country Ski Camps! Registration is now open and I wanted to give you the first opportunity to check out the new look of the website. Be sure to check out the updated faculty page and let me know if you have a specific coach you hope to be with for the camps. I’m sure you are enjoying your summer activities to the fullest…hiking, biking,...