The kick double pole technique is the awkward second-cousin in the classical technique family, often overlooked in favor of more familiar relatives like striding or pure double poling. Like your distant family member, the kick… Read More »Kick Double Pole: A technique to transition into and out of climbs
If you’re a Nordic skier, you probably love hills. Maybe you don’t seek epic climbs on every training session, but sooner or later the sport will lay them before you whether you like it or… Read More »Ticket to Climb: Drills and direction to achieve perfect V1 technique
Your pole tips: tiny, thin pieces of plastic and metal small enough to hold in your hand. But no piece of equipment so small can cause so many headaches on the trail if things take… Read More »Role of the Pole: Tips for Ski Pole Tips
The basement of my college athletics complex housed a training room with all sorts of rehab equipment. Physio balls, elastic bands, cable machines and balance boards lay strewn across the carpeted floor. I would usually… Read More »Small Exercises, Big Improvements: How to use bands and overlooked movements to prevent injury
When taking a ski trip, there’s nothing worse than arriving safely at your destination only to find that your gear did not. For many skiers, time on the snow means a bit of travel, and… Read More »Pack It In: Gear is expensive—get it to your destination in one piece
A skier has to eat! Even the most effortless glide requires your body to be fueled well with carbs, proteins, and hydration. Instead of getting lost in the blizzard of dietary fads and supplements, stick… Read More »Fuel the Fire: How eating right can optimize your time on the trail