exercise
15-Minute Workout: Get In Shape for Ski or Snowboard Season
by Kristen LummisIf you’re a skier or snowboarder, chances are you’re also a biker, a hiker, a runner, a yogi or maybe even a gym rat. You know, someone who is in pretty good shape. And while that may be true (or… Read More →
5 Things All Skiers & Snowboarders Should Do Before The Ski Season Starts
by Mark CroneSki season is upon us! (For some, it’s already here.) If you haven’t started to prep for winter, it’s time to get cracking. Those who work in the ski/snow industry are already “knee deep” in pre-season preparations already. Ski Patrollers,… Read More →
7 Ways To Avoid Injury On The Slopes
by Mark CroneAs a ski patroller, I see my share of injuries. And there is a simple common thread – not being prepared and/or not skiing smart. Here are a few tips to avoid injury on the slopes. 1. Work out before… Read More →
How To Become A Ski Patroller: Year-Round Training
by Mark CroneAs the weather begins to turn and temperatures drop, the skiers and snowboarders out there are starting to think about the upcoming season. You’re thinking about getting that seasons’ pass; buying some new skis and/or planning a winter vacation. If… Read More →
Get Fit for Ski Season: 4 Core Exercises to Help You Prep for the Slopes
by Katie LevyKeeping your balance, being able to get up in waist deep powder if you take a tumble, and skiing or snowboarding in general requires some serious core strength and stability. And there’s no time like the present to start getting your… Read More →
Pro or No: How Do You Get Ready For Ski Season?
by Katie CoakleyAs the 2016-17 ski season approaches, there are two ways to get ready: the “smart” way or the “whaaaat???” way. From how you prepare physically to how you get your gear ready to the first time you step on the… Read More →
5 Exercises Every Snowboarder Should be Doing & Why
by Katie LevyWhether you’re new to snowboarding or a seasoned pro, working on your fitness off the slopes is essential to being able to ride safely and enjoyably. Snowboarding requires strength, endurance, flexibility, agility, balance, and a number of other skills you… Read More →
How To Get Ready For The First Day Of The Ski Season
by Mark CroneIf you are like most, including yours truly, you came home from your last day of skiing last spring and thought, “Maybe there’s one more day? It can’t be the end of the season already, can it?” And then there… Read More →
Get Ready For Ski Season With These Balance Training Exercises
by Eric WagnonGiven that skiing and snowboarding’s most basic goal is to avoid falling, balance is obviously important. The off-season can be a good time to work on balance skills either at the gym or at home. Related to balance, proprioception is… Read More →
10 Adrenaline-Pumping Outdoor Activities in the West
by Erika Wigginsbuck·et list noun, informal A number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime. The diverse climate and terrain of the Western U.S. make it a popular destination for adventurers and adrenaline junkies…. Read More →
