Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Learn to ski at “We-Ski”

12/16/2015 - By Nancy Briggs

The North American Vasa and the Vasa Ski Club will be offering their annual cross country ski program in January at Timber Ridge Resort. This program is designed to introduce families and individuals to the basic skills needed to enjoy the sport.

Basic herringbone

12/15/2015 - By Mike Muha

The herringbone is used when the terrain is too steep to diagonal stride. There are five basic elements to the herringbone.

Key points to strong cornering

12/8/2015 - By Mike Muha

Four tips for getting around a corner fast! And a couple drills you can do to learn how to ski corners better...

Free classic and skate xc ski lesson in Midland area

12/7/2015 - By Mike Muha

John Johnson is offering free Classic and Freestyle cross-country ski lessons in the Midland area starting December 13, 2015. Classes fill be offered in December, January and February.

Classic skiing 101: Fundamental body position

12/1/2015 - By Mike Muha

On snow yet? U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish reviews the fundamental body positions and movements for classic skiing technique.

Broad jumping on skis to improve double pole

11/24/2015 - By Bryan Fish

U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish shows a double pole drill that uses the broad jump to teach the rhythm and timing of the double pole. Do this drill on rollerskis on soft grass to get the feel without worrying about falling.

Supple ankles for double poling

11/19/2015 - By Jason Cork, USSA

Have back pain from doublepoling? Jason Cork explains he importance of keeping ankles supple for efficient movement and to avoid chronic back pain.

USADA launches high-risk supplement education app

11/17/2015 - By USADA

The USADA High-Risk List is now available via a mobile application launching today in both the Google Play and Apple App Store.

Strength and conditioning with minimal equipment

11/16/2015 - By Mike Muha

Mike Bond from the USSA Center of Excellence presents a great progression of strength and conditioning exercises well suited for traveling on the road or doing at home with little or no equipment. No need for a gym pass!

Preseason discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival

10/24/2015 - By Wendy Swenson

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.

Train in Park City this month!

9/14/2015 - By CXC Skking

Former US Ski Team coach Torbjorn Karlsen plus CXC Skiing's Yuriy Gusev are coaching a long weekend of training in PArk City,Utah.

Registration open for Annual Ski Festival & Cross-Country Ski Camp

9/1/2015 - By Emily Lovett

West Yellowstone Ski Festival & Cross-Country Ski Camp announced the dates for its annual training and technique clinic. The event will be held November 24-28, 2015.