The Buckwheat Classic is a one-of-a-kind Alaskan tradition that would be impossible to emulate anywhere else in the world.  Between the festive ferry ride north from Juneau, the Klondike gold-rush character of Skagway, the clover-leaf trail through the forest and over frozen lakes at Log Cabin, the ice-castle aid station that serves a range of […]

The Anchorage Daily News has a series of short videos introducing skiers to various aspects of ski technique and preparation (click on the link under Nordic FYI in the blogroll column to the right).  While these are pretty cursory, they do include some good footage of the basics.

Here’s a site for tips on ski technique.  We’ll try to find an assortment of useful discussions to post here under the comments (click the link above).  Readers are encouraged to share their own technique insights too.Remember that the Eaglecrest Snowsports School has several experienced and very proficient Nordic ski instructors, so consider touching up […]

Nordic  Stretch and Tour – a new cross-country ski workshop at Eaglecrest for skiers who are interested in improving their ski touring experience by learning and improving skills both on and off their skis.
30 minutes of yoga based stretches to target ski muscles and balance followed by 90 minutes of classic ski touring tips […]

Here’s some useful news from Ken Leghorn at the Eaglecrest Snowsports School. They’re offering a terrific opportunity for those you’d love to introduce to cross-country skiing and get them to share this awesome sport with you. The price is great, the instructors top-notch, and conditions are really good in this cold, clear weather […]

Dominic Bradford, who headed up JNSC’s Nordic Ski Clinics this year, sent us a comprehensive outline of ski techniques. If you took one of his classes, look this over to refresh your memory. If you didn’t get to the clinic, you still should find this a useful guideline: Nordic Ski Technique Checklist .

Over the last few seasons, Nordic skiing has exploded in popularity in Juneau.  Eaglecrest Snowsports School has expanded apace, now offering several experienced and competent Nordic instructors on their staff.  If you’re interested in getting started, brushing up your skills or deriving the maximum enjoyment from your time on the ski trails, consider signing up […]

Even if you have no desire to race or see how fast you can go, developing efficient technique can make Nordic skiing way more fun.  Awareness of how your body is moving and transfering your own energy into forward motion adds a whole new level of appreciation to the sport.  Plus, it can be nice […]