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West XC Ski Training & Technique Program
All abilities are encouraged to take advantage
of our expert coaching!
Wednesdays 6:00 -
7:30 pm
September 3rd through mid-February (Birkie)
French Park & Elm Creek Park Reserve
$215 ($200 for repeat customers)
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An “Improve Your Skate Skiing” or,
“Get Ready for the Birkie” technique group for all skiing abilities. Fall
training involves dryland technique work at French park. Roller skis are encouraged but
not mandatory. Roller skiers will receive specific ski technique instruction (during
daylight hours). Non-roller ski participants will nordic pole hike and strength train.
After the October time change, all groups will work on leg strength, specific ski
exercises, stretching and hiking until the park-or Elm Creek- opens for skiing.
On-snow sessions focus on relaxed ski technique for skate skiing,
including training and racing strategies. Although we stress learning
both disciplines (skate and classic) to improve your skiing, we focus
on skating. Bimonthly, we still offer the option for classic technique
depending on snow conditions. Additionally, Gear West offers indoor
sessions on equipment, training and waxing.
All Abilities Encouraged!
Advanced, intermediate, beginners…everyone will break into groups according to their
skill level. Groups are flexible and skiers can move among coaches if they desire. We try
to make this weekly gathering informational and fun!
Beginner: Goals include developing basic fitness and XC ski technique.
Fall training encompasses pole hiking, bounding and dryland classic/skate technique
drills. ON-snow activities will develop ski-handling skills (downhill, uphill, turning
technique) and teach basic ski technique (double poling, classic and skate).
Intermediate: Group focus is to improve basic technique
and therefore increase speed. In addition to fitness hikes, bounding and strength
exercises, focus is on the various skate techniques: double pole, V-2, open field. Roller
skis will have an advantage since specific ski drills cam be practiced throughout the
fall. In-line skates will not work. Skates are too fast and, unlike roller skis, the
skater will drop his toe with skates and therefore will incorrectly practice even the most
basic of ski techniques.
Advanced: Training and technique is this group’s
focus. Specific strength drills, speed work and refinements in technique (complete leg
push-off, improved weight transfer, increased forward lean) are practiced. Roller skis
will be used as daylight permits.
Suggestion: Although it is not required, the use of roller skis is strongly suggested if
you want to significantly and instantly improve your skiing. Every serious skier uses
roller skis…they are considered a necessary “summer ski”. Roller ski and
equipment discounts are offered to Gear West program members.
Save money! XC ski equipment is discounted for members of the XC program.
Instructors:
XC ski program is organized by Jan Guenther. Owner of Gear West Ski, Run, Soccer. Jan is a
top masters triathlete and xc skier. She has had many years coaching adult skiers.
The total number of instructors range from 5 to 8 (full and part-time) men and women.
Actual number depends on class size. Guest instructors from the CXC Olympic training
program add their expertise. All instructors have had illustrious xc racing and/or
coaching backgrounds.
Additional coaches depending on group size.
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