FAQs
There is an excellent article on cold weather nutrition at Powerbar.com's website.
"High altitudes and cold winter weather can make it difficult to stay hydrated and properly fueled. Whether you're...
The following excellent article on training comes via the Powerbar website and CTS/Carmichael Training Systems (Lance Armstrong's trainer). All of these concepts are of particular importance to ski...
Following is an excellent article on stretching, reflecting US Ski Team attitudes and techniques. If you're interested in learning more, ask Al or Ian about "Dynamic Warm Up," which is an amazing...
USSA, in partnership with USA Swimming about five years ago, put out the following list for parents.
Do not impose your ambitions on your child.
Be supportive, no matter what.
Do not coach your child...
Skiing and more importantly ski racing requires the body to move in ways that aren’t found in many other sports. While it’s obvious to many that leg strength is a critical part of being a strong...
Ski racing is a sport of hundredths of a second in the Olympics, the World Cup and in Pennsylvania. It is a sport of speed, exhilaration and of course, fun. Ski racing like many individual sports...
Some activities I'd suggest for summer conditioning which provide good cross training for skiing would be mountain biking, road biking and roller blading. I understand there are some "rail to trails...