Participants will be divided into subgroups based on skill and fitness. Skiers will run, stride, and do general strength training during dryland sessions. On-snow sessions may include skiing continuously up to 1.5 hrs. Participants will identify the group’s focus (races or other events) for the season.
WHO:
- Adults with intermediate skiing experience. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ski both classic and skate technique.
- Adults with intermediate level of aerobic fitness (can work towards skiing for up to an hour or more).
WHEN:
First Saturday after Labour Day – March (weather permitting)
- Tues 10am-12pm or 6:30-8pm
- Thurs 10am-12pm or 6:30-8pm
- Sat 10am-12pm
WHERE:
Dryland locations will vary: Gold Bar Park, Gallagher Park, Kinsmen Park & other locations communicated to participants.
On snow location: Gold Bar Park, Goldstick Park, Capilano Park and occasionally Strathcona Wilderness Center (SWC)
Location and training plan changes will be communicated minimum 2.5 hours prior to the start of training.
COST:
$340 – 1 day/week, Tues pm
$445 – 1 day/week, Sat am
$445 – 1 day/week, either Tues or Thurs am (Strathcona Wilderness Center)
$665 – 2 days/week, Tues pm and Sat am
$755 – 2 days/week, Tues am and Thurs am (Strathcona Wilderness Center)
$795 – 3 days/week, Tues pm, Thurs pm and Sat am
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Coaching at Lake Louise Camp, generic ATP, and an ENSC clothing item.
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
ENSC Membership, NC/NA Membership, roller ski rental (if necessary), additional training camps and all personal expenses at camps/races, Monday strength training via zoom(optional).
EQUIPMENT:
Skis – 1 pair of classic skis, 1 pair of skate skis, combi skis are not suitable
Boots – combi or combination (skate and classic) boots are acceptable
Poles – classic poles, skate poles, ski striding poles
Roller Skis – rentals available through ENSC
Rock skis are recommended for early and late season training
