If you’re waiting for the mountain to open before getting your ski legs, you’re already behind. There’s a funny thing about ski season. For months, skiing is somewhere in the future. Then suddenly… There’s snow on the ground. The skis...
Skiing isn’t just about strong legs. Your whole body has a job to do. Think back to your last ski season. You probably remember the good stuff. The first run down a favourite trail. Fresh snow. That feeling when everything clicks and you find your rhythm. But...
Your skis were ready. Your legs… not so much. First run: “Wow. I missed this.” Second run: “This feels great.” A few runs later: “Why are my legs so tired?” And somewhere before lunch, you probably remembered something you had conveniently forgotten since the...
Five signs that your body may not be ready for the first day on the mountain The ski season is coming. You may be walking regularly. You may be cycling. You may be working out at the gym. You may even feel like you’re in pretty good shape. But skiing asks your...
How to get your body ready for the demands of skiing before the snow arrives The first ski day of the season is something to look forward to. The cold air. The snow. The first ride up the chairlift. That first run when you remember just how much fun skiing can be. But...
Most cyclists who ski assume their leg fitness carries over automatically — and they’re partly right, but the movement patterns are different enough that without targeted work, you’ll feel it on day two of your first ski trip. Cycling builds excellent...
