Technique and Training

Push Less and Glide More
by Steve Hindman (October 2007)

Once I get to the trailhead, I’ve discovered I can also go farther (or faster) with less effort on skis if I push less and glide more. Read more . . .

CAT Ski Training
by Dale Niggeman (October 2007)

The Classic All Terrain (CAT) ski can put you on the trail, regardless of weather. Read more . . .

The Essentials of Good Skiing by Steve Hindman (January 2007)

Twenty instructors from across the country met in West Yellowstone this fall to agree on the essentials of good skiing. Read more . . .

Double Pole Transitions by Steve Hindman (December 2006)

The kick double pole and moving from striding to double poling and back. Read more . . .

Rational Kick Wax Selection by Nat Brown (December 2006)

There are few things worse than a classic race with the wrong kick wax on your skis—and few areas where so much voodoo and panic replace reason—often with disastrous results—than kick wax selection. Read more . . .

Plan Your Training by Bryan Fish (December 2006)

The goal of a training plan is to outline future training in an effective, practical manner. To create a successful training plan, consider a number of components. Read more . . .

Doing December Training by Justin Easter (December 2006)

Here it is December already, and the racing season is heating up. You know there are some races that you want to prep for, but those are still a few months off. The snow has been getting better on a regular basis—a transition to exclusively skiing is finally happening. You couldn’t be happier! Read more . . .

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