Guide to Roller Skiing in Colorado Roller skiing is a preferred dryland method of training for beginner, expert, and professional Nordic skiers. Unlike an elliptical, treadmill, or rowing machine, roller skis are designed to mimic the motion of cross... Read More Tips & Ideas // July 27, 2017
Cross Training Competition wears heavily on the mind and the body. This is just one reason athletes experience burnout during their career. Another reason is the lack of diversity in training regimens. Fortunately, cross country skiers... Read More Tips & Ideas // June 28, 2017
10 Tips for a Successful 100-Mile Ride (or any long-distance ride) Cycling is great cross-training for Nordic skiing. And, just like a ski marathon, a long-distance road ride is a great way to maintain your fitness and challenge yourself during those months you can’t be on your... Read More Tips & Ideas // June 15, 2017
5 Surprisingly Useful Apps for Nordic Skiers Fitness apps that track your workout and heart rate abound, but these five apps for cross-country skiers add a layer of useful cool to your ski days. Fitness apps that track your workout and heart rate abound, but these five apps for cross-country skiers add a layer of useful cool to your ski days. Read More Tips & Ideas // November 10, 2016
Improve Your Health with Cross Country Skiing Cross country, or Nordic, skiing is recognized by athletes, Olympians, and researchers as one of the best, if not the best, workouts for the body. A compilation of health benefits from this sport undoubtedly increases... Read More Tips & Ideas // July 27, 2016
Cycling and Nordic Skiing: A winning combination In the Midwest, where I grew up, all trail-oriented athletes agree there are two seasons: Birkie training and Chequamegon Fat Tire 40 training. The Birkebeiner is a 52K Nordic ski race, the largest in North America,... Read More Tips & Ideas // May 02, 2016
Why Your Dog Wants You to Try Skijoring Skijoring involves skiing behind a dog that’s wearing a harness and bungee-cord lead to pull its owner. Any skis will do—skate, classic, touring—as long as the skier has intermediate skills and the pooch... Read More Tips & Ideas // March 21, 2016
7 Surprising Facts About Cross Country Ski Grooming It’s part art, part science, and makes the difference between a breezy ski or a total grind. Here’s what groomers wish you really knew. Read More Tips & Ideas // March 21, 2016