The Farmers Market Diet As any athlete knows, diet is key to overall health and performance. So here's one of the easiest diet hacks around. Here are five reasons to shop at the farmers market to inspire a healthy diet, plus some simple and delicious ways to incorporate in-season ingredients into a show-stopping dish. Read More Tips & Ideas // September 13, 2022
Summer Nordic Cross Training: Bike Where You Ski Keep your legs strong, and your lungs fit with these Colorado Mountain biking destinations. For Nordic skiers, holding onto winter fitness levels can be challenging. Heading to the mountains for a day of biking is an ideal way to cross train, especially in the mid-summer heat. Read More Tips & Ideas // August 10, 2022
The Best Music for Workouts, According to Experts The right songs and perfect beats hold the key to a more effective workout. As Nordic skiers transition from winter to summer workouts, it can be hard to find a groove—but adding music to your workout can help you set a perfect pace, push harder, and find your joy. Read More Tips & Ideas // June 15, 2022
The XC Skier's Spring Checklist Spring has arrived at our ski areas… But don't let warmer-weather activities steal your attention from some of the most important to-dos—and best skiing—of the Nordic season. Read More Tips & Ideas // April 15, 2022
How to Make Nordic Racing (More) Fun Insider tips to keep the pressure low and the fun factor high. Whether you're prepping for a race like the Alley Loop or just aiming to hack the best racing tips for more all-around skiing enjoyment, these four tips will get you ahead of the crowd. Read More Race Resources, Tips & Ideas // January 24, 2022
Your Early Season Must-Do Nordic Checklist These 14 essential get-ready tasks will set you up for a smooth start to the nordic season. Read More Tips & Ideas // December 17, 2021
How Eating Seasonally Makes You a Healthier Nordic Skier As winter descends, a few simple changes to your pantry and menu can up your health and fitness. Getting ready for the Nordic season means more than buying a season punch pass, signing up for events, getting our skis tuned, or doubling down on our cross training—we need to tune our bodies for the season as well. Read More Tips & Ideas // November 08, 2021
Working Out in Wildfire Season How and where to safely exercise in smoky conditions. Those of us who love the Colorado outdoors are perfectly willing to commit to skiing, running, biking, and hiking in harsh conditions—from subzero snowstorms to baking heat. It's all part of the silent sports... Read More Tips & Ideas // August 27, 2021