While the snow may be lacking and our programs are off to a slow start due to the weather, it doesn’t mean we can’t still focus on skiing! In this post, I’ll share some recent content, links, and thoughts that can keep the stoke alive for our sport. It is a well-known concept that the more you think about skiing, watch skiing, and read about skiing, the more snow will fall when the storms eventually happen.
Watching the World Cup
It has been a great star to the World Cup season, especially if you’re a fan of American skiers. We are now two weekends in, with a three-race series in Ruka, Finland followed by a recent three-race series in Lillehammer, Norway.
You can watch the races live and after-the-fact with a subscription to Peacock streaming, but another great resource is the Youtube Channel SKIDLANDSLAGET. Races are often posted here shortly after conclusion, with Scandinavian commentary.
Nordic Ski Podcasts
Like most sports nowadays, skiing has a few podcasts to keep the conversation going! Whether you’re at work or driving in your car, you can follow-along with some interesting commentary, analysis, and even insightful ski reflections.
Check out the Fasterskier series of podcast feeds here, and note that these podcasts are all available on Spotify as well.
Workouts without snow
When the trails are icy, the weather is rainy, and the skiing just can’t happen, there doesn’t have to be a pause in training. During the deep quarantine period of COVID, we put together several workout videos for use right in the living room or basement. These don’t have to just be for quarantine! You can check out a video library of useful links below:
