How to Put on Your Skis, Boots, and Poles Cross-country ski equipment is lightweight and easy to use, but you often need a few tips to get you started so you can get everything on and off smoothly. Getting Started, Video // December 17, 2020
Why Nordic Skiers Need Variety Adding novelty to your favorite trails and training has some surprising benefits. As endurance athletes, Nordic skiers love routine—our long slow routes, our hill climbs, our short-and-sweet get-it-done workouts. Even those of us who don’t consider ourselves hardcore or competitors all tend... Read More Tips & Ideas // November 03, 2020
X-C Gear is Hot in the Age of COVID With an uncertain future for alpine ski resorts, winter sports enthusiasts are making a pivot to skinny skis. Following Vail Resorts’ announcement of their operating plans for the winter, Colorado alpine resorts are following suit and releasing plans for diminished capacity, reservation-only skiing, fewer to no day-pass... Read More Tips & Ideas // September 29, 2020
Getting Comfortable with Discomfort A Skier’s Guide to Reaching the Next Level Let’s be honest, sticking to your social ski and routine trail, route or distance feels good. But, if you want to take your abilities to the next level, you are going to have to push yourself. It can require a good... Read More Tips & Ideas // September 24, 2020
How Endurance Sports Smash Stress A lot of us may love our silent/endurance sports, but if pressed would admit it's not how we feel about doing them, but AFTER we do them that hooks us. As Nordic skiers, we're endurance people. In summer, that... Read More Tips & Ideas // August 04, 2020
The One Food Summer Athletes Shouldn't Miss In summer, it's easier to embrace lighter fare, including seasonal fruit—an ideal training choice, as fruit is hydrating and high in workout-fueling carbs. The most perfect for athletes just might be the blueberry. In... Read More Tips & Ideas // August 04, 2020
Mountain Ranch Getaways for Summer A healthy dose of the outdoors is what we all need right now. The great news? Our favorite Nordic guest ranches that we escape to all winter are also incredible outdoor adventure hubs—and secluded havens—in... Read More Travel Tips // June 03, 2020
Nordic Skiing off the Grid with Tyler Scholl – Screen & Wifi Free In today’s technology-forward and screen-heavy world, every parent has a different method for raising their children. Some may put parental controls on their children’s’ devices, others may limit their... Read More Nordic Scoop // May 22, 2020