Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Self-Talk

2/14/2017 - By Cody Brown, Head SBX Coach SSWSC

One of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of mental game and success in athletics is,

Identify and work on your weaknesses

2/8/2017 - By Ian Harvey

It does not yield much good to focus on strengthening our strengths (training what we are already good at), but rather trying to identify our weaknesses and then turning them into strengths.

Cross country skiers can gather each Wed at Nubs Nob!

1/31/2017 - By Jim Harrington

Cross country skiers can gather each week at Nub’s Nob for a new Nordic series created with fun, community, and skill building in mind. Happening every Wednesday night, this soon-to-be midweek staple offers a great reason to get out of the house.

Coach Greg Rhodes, up-close and personal

12/2/2016 - By Curt Peterson

Want to meet Coach Rhodes, in-close and personal? Vasa's Amy Powell and Coach Greg Rhodes discuss the upcoming Midwest Nordic Rendezvous January 7-8, 2017 in Traverse City, Michigan.

Dec 10th: Ski Clinic with Amy Powell + Fast Wax Clinic with Dan Meyer

12/1/2016 - By XCHQ

Don’t miss out on undoubtedly some of the best technique training available from Amy Powell on Saturday, December 10th. After the ski clinic is our annual wax clinic at 4:00pm with Fast Wax founder Dan Meyer.

Ski classes for kids start December 14

11/30/2016 - By Mike Muha

Brighton Community Recreation is offering a three-session on-snow cross-country ski classes for beginner and intermediate kids 11 & under. Classes

Vasa announces Midwest Nordic Rendezvous

11/24/2016 - By Pete LaPlaca

North American Vasa, the Vasa Ski Club and the Professional Ski Instructors Association will be hosting a weekend of instructional clinics for all ages and skill levels we are calling the Midwest Nordic Rendezvous in early January.

Preseason discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival

9/21/2016 - By Yellowstone Ski Festival

Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can be purchased through the mail or online. Order by October 31, 2015 for the best rate.

West Yellowstone Fall Training Camp - Ski with a Pro

9/19/2016 - By Yellowstone Ski Festival

Come and join our professional coaching staff to get a jump start on your 2016 - 2017 ski season during the Yellowstone Ski Festival.

Vasa Ski Club Cross Country Ski Summer Camp, Aug 1-3

7/22/2016 - By John Kostrzewa

Open to Nordic skiers age 13-19 and to coaches. Andy Liebner, retired skier and 2014 Olympic coach, and John Kostrzewa will be coaching during all 3 days.

Mid-Summer Doublepole Technique Check

6/24/2016 - By Judy Geer

No snow around this time of year—just pavement and the various poling machines. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be working on your technique. And with the growing prevalence and importance of double-poling, this seems like a good area to focus on.

Train hard, gain a second. Train easy, gain 15 seconds

6/24/2016 - By Mike Muha

Hammer all you want. You'll get faster and stronger. But if you spend some time practicing your downhill technique, you may get faster sooner.