Salomon TV presents, "Jessie Diggins." Every champion shares a similar dream: winning an Olympic Medal. Jessie Diggins grew up in Afton, Minnesota; she now holds the rank with some of the world's best cross-country skiers. Her Olympic Dream, she builds it around a simple foundation: regular training, strong values and hard work. In this episode, she opens the door to her … [Read more...] about Jessie Diggins
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Alpine Start Podcast: Professional Nordic Skier Alayna Sonnesyn
In this episode of the Alpine Start podcast, Grace Staberg talks with Alayna Sonnesyn. Alayna is a nordic skier for the SMS T2 Elite team. Originally from Minnesota, she skied for the university of Vermont and earned her degree while doing so. We talk about her development as a Nordic skier, traditional training for cross country athletes, role models in sport, balancing … [Read more...] about Alpine Start Podcast: Professional Nordic Skier Alayna Sonnesyn
How Body Position Works in V2 Skate Skiing
Nordic Ski Lab explains body position and how the body moves in V2 skate skiing (One Skate technique in Canada, or Skate 2 in the UK). Understanding how the body works in V2 skate skiing is the key to effortless skiing because the core of the body powers both the pole push and the leg push. If you find V2 skate skiing challenging, you probably need to focus more on body … [Read more...] about How Body Position Works in V2 Skate Skiing
Cross-Country Skate Skiing Techniques Explained
Nordic Ski Lab provides an overview of the five skate skiing techniques, including demos of each technique, along with tips for skiers just getting started in skate skiing. … [Read more...] about Cross-Country Skate Skiing Techniques Explained
Cross-Country Skate Skiing for Beginners
Cross-Country skate skiing offers something for everyone, from great exercise to beautiful winter scenery. REI partnered with Greg Rhodes of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) to give you all the basics for your first day on the trail so you'll be flying down the trail with ease in no time. … [Read more...] about Cross-Country Skate Skiing for Beginners