At the end of the season, it is so tempting to just leave the skis the way they are and walk away. There is a price to pay for this though: slow skis that need to be stoneground. Here are some basic wax tips to take at the end of the season that you will be grateful for come early winter. It’s a good practice to give your bases a good cleaning after skiing in… Read More
Flying across open fields on your skate skis is one of the best parts of spring. Guest Author: Dan Streubel, a man who can probably out-ski us all, is also the kind to settle in, skate right next to you for some conversation, and lead you to truly believe your pace is perfect for him too! Crust cruising in the spring offers an exciting opportunity to explore new areas beyond traditional groomed tracks. With the… Read More
An exploration of cross-country skiing techniques written by Scotty McGee, founder of Peak Performance What’s better than getting tech tips from the pros? Absolutely nothing. Scotty McGee has enjoyed cross-country skiing since 1983, so he knows a thing or two. Scotty explores techniques that could benefit your performance on winter trails whether on classic XC skis or skate skis. The Stages of Diagonal Stride | V2 Alternate | Double Poling The Evolution of Nordkind – The… Read More
March is an excellent time to develop new skills and increase your endurance on skis. With longer days and warmer temperatures, plus the fitness built up by this point in the season, here is another round of tips. Better technique and endurance usually means more fun on longer adventures.
Longer days and warmer temperatures, plus the fitness built up by this point in the season, makes March an excellent time to develop new skills and increase your endurance on skis. Better technique and endurance usually means more fun on longer adventures, and it is getting close to crust cruising season!
“It is better to go skiing and think of God than to go to church and think of sport.” – Fridtjof Nansen. That’s the quote you’ll find next to Scott’s name on the JH Nordic website, and his passion for Nordic skiing lives up to it. Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, Scott started Nordic skiing at a little Nordic center in the rural mountains–first working as a lift operator and then delving into the sport… Read More