Want to Get in Shape for Ski Season? Try the “Leg Blaster” Routine Preseason Conditioning Ski season will be here before you know it. You must be in top physical condition to maximize your enjoyment and performance on the mountain. But not just any condition; you need to be in ski shape specifically. The best way to get in ski shape is to go skiing. However, even if you’ve been mountain biking and surfing […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 13, 2022 0 Comments
Can CrossFit Make You a Better Skier? Skiing and snowboarding are strenuous activities. Your physical fitness needs to be dialed in to get the most enjoyment from them. Any form of exercise will be beneficial, but we will specifically look at CrossFit here. What is CrossFit? If you are not in the know, CrossFit is a highly varied fitness regimen. It focuses on functional movements performed at […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 29, 2022 0 Comments
How to Prepare Your Body for Ski Season Skiing is a fantastic sport, as it works not only your entire body but also your lungs. This intense sport leaves skiers often burning 350 calories per hour. There are some tips and tricks to build up resistance and strength in the sport to prepare for the exceptional season ahead. Increasing Your Stamina Perhaps one of the most important factors […] Breya Bergom | July 27, 2022 0 Comments
7 Ways to Up Your Game as a Resort Skier Resort skiing is awesome, no matter how you look at it. Chairlifts that float you up the mountainside, hot laps with friends, ski patrol doing all the work so you don’t have to worry about avalanches—skiing inbounds is a vibe, and if you’re like me, you might do it a lot. But if you’re also like me, then you’re constantly […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | June 14, 2022 6 Comments
CLOSED For Training; Why You Should Listen to These Signs With the ski season comes ski racing season. Most ski resorts are happy to support their local ski teams, and some also open their doors to neighboring clubs or even international teams. Hills such as Copper Mountain in Colorado and Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta, Canada, regularly see multiple teams ranging in caliber from local U14 athletes to World Cup superstars. […] Brains Phil Tremblay | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] US Alpine Ski Team Training at Copper Mountain, CO Copper Mountain, CO, has been hosting early-season alpine race training on the mountain since October 22. The U.S. Alpine Ski Team arrived at Copper in early November to train at the Athlete’s Mountain ahead of the World Cup season and the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Related: Copper Mountain, CO Opens for Early Season Alpine Race Training Friday, Oct. 22 Welcoming Athletes […] SnowBrains | November 12, 2021 0 Comments
Nakiska, AB Report: Pre-Season Race Training Despite a lack of snow on the ground in Calgary, Alberta, nearby resorts are gearing back up for another season. Norquay and Lake Louise both opened to the public on November 5th, with Sunshine Village not far behind. Just 45 minutes out from the city, Nakiska Ski Area typically opens up a week or two earlier for race teams to […] Conditions Report Phil Tremblay | November 11, 2021 0 Comments
Photos: US Ski and Snowboard Team Elite and Up-and-Comers Training at Mammoth Mountain, CA For the last ten years Mammoth Mountain, CA has been the official spring training ground for the US Ski and Snowboard teams. The designation makes official what generations of elite winter sports athletes have to come to know: There’s no better place to ski and ride come spring than Mammoth. Related: Ski, Bike, and Golf All in 1 Day For […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 13, 2021 0 Comments
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