At first glance, skate skiing might appear to be a fluid series of movements, but figuring out this sport’s various technique components can be frustrating for those new to cross country skiing. Patrick Coffey, Content Writer and expert Nordic skier, breaks the skate skiing techniques of V1, V2 and V2 […]
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For those of us lucky enough to live in Park City, telling visitors that we are locals often incites looks of admiration and envious sighs. If you’re a Nordic skier, or are looking to become one of “those people” who trek around on skinny skis, then Local’s Day at the […]
For newbies and alpine skiing converts, the mystery of Nordic ski sizing can seem arbitrary and confusing, especially when you throw in both skate and classic ski sizing. Classic skis tend to be longer, while skate skis are sized shorter. Adult ski sizes range between 160 cm for the shortest […]
Dressing for Nordic skiing is definitely an art form. If you wear traditional ski gear, think puffy jacket and insulated pants, you’ll end up overheating within the first five minutes. On the flip slide, wearing running tights and a light jacket on a day when the mercury drops below zero […]
It’s official – the 5K loop at the White Pine Nordic Center in Park City, UT was rolled and skiable last weekend, and welcomed hordes of Nordic enthusiasts to their first taste of striding and skating for the season. While it may be a couple more weeks before snow and […]
Too often, the first few days of ski season can result in some unwelcome aches and pains. The stretches described below can be used either before or after skiing, regardless of whether you are kicking and gliding on Nordic skis or enjoying the thrill of slaying fresh powder on alpine […]
If you hear the word ‘waxing’ and the first thing you think of is skis, you probably already know how to wax your boards. However, if you hear the word wax and think of legs or cars, and you’re the owner of a brand new, shiny pair of cross-country skis, […]
A few weeks ago, former U.S. Biathlon Coach and current White Pine Nordic Center Director, Patrick Coffey, shared some of his favorite exercises to help get in shape for Nordic ski season. With a focus on strengthening the core and increasing balance, Patrick’s Crusher Sit-ups, Windshield Wipers and Lunges were […]
Let the winter ski season begin! No, it’s not too early; Crystal Mountain, Washington has already seen deep powder skiing last week. Or at least they had a good photographer out there who made the scene look positively delicious. I know I’m not the only skier who has already bought […]
The locals have spoken and White Pine Touring is officially the best bike shop in northern Utah. In a survey conducted by The Active Times, White Pine achieved a top ranking among “America’s 50 Best Bike Shops for 2013.” Located in Park City, Utah and part of the Jan’s family […]
Getting out into the backcountry is in the back of every skier’s head. Every time we get off the chairlift and look down at the swarms of “moderate” skiers shredding the mountain we see the untouched out-of-bounds areas that are only accessible by backcountry gates and skin tracks. And then […]
One of the perks of living in the Park City area is the wealth of ski expertise floating around. Being the US Ski Team’s home base, many retired skiers and coaches fall in love with the Wasatch and stick around even after they’ve closed the chapter on their competitive careers. […]