A children’s Nordic program that saw significant growth in participation numbers returns for the 2014/15 season. The Sun Peaks Nordic Club’s Jackrabbit program began with just nine participants, growing to 25 in its second year, and the club is hoping some new equipment will inflate those numbers further. “We’re very fortunate to have obtained a … [Read more...]
If you would like to ski rather than walk on your skis, then you need to make your skis glide. To achieve glide, you must incorporate the technical elements of skiing: balance, initiating movements with the body core, co-ordination and timing, forward knee drive, and poling action. Balance is critical to both skate and classic skiing. If you’re … [Read more...]
As you incorporate Nordic skiing into your active lifestyle, choosing to go with the skate or classic technique can be a challenge. Outfitting yourself with quality gear in either mode is expensive, and jumping into both is beyond the budget of most skiers. Don’t fall victim to the myth that all new Nordic skiers should go with classic. Many people … [Read more...]
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