Skiing with Ian
Silver Star Ski Camp 2011
Saturday November 26th to Sunday December 4th
8 nights / 9 skiing days - $1100

Join me in late November for a Masters training camp on the beautiful and fun trails of Silverstar and Sovereign Lakes. Whether you plan to join me for the American Birkebeiner, compete in the Canadian Birkebeiner or just want to immerse yourself into the world of Nordic skiing, I will have 9 days of long distance base training, technique, intensity sessions, ski work and waxing. I will continue the emphasis on long distance loppet racing including planned group discussion on waxing strategies, feeding strategies, pre loppet training ideas and of course the mental highs and lows of a 50 km+ race.

Camp includes

8 nights in a cozy condo right up on the hill where skiing is only a short walk or drive away based on double occupancy.
trail fees for both Silverstar and Sovereign Lakes trail systems
• small group
technique coaching and video analysis
wax clinics
• Chance to watch the latest International ski races on DVD and video
Hot tub awaiting your return from our long skis
• CH/LF glide wax for training
• Heated
waxing garage

Camp starts 1 pm on Saturday November 26 and finishes 11am on Sunday Dec 4. Just like the last couple years there will only be 1 camp and it will be planned as a
Masters Training Camp. While this 8 night camp does include video technique sessions, the main focus is on long distance training, special intensity workouts, extra-special double pole and legs only strength sessions, no hold-barred downhill technique extravaganza’s and a timetrial to help prepare for the season ahead.

This year with the main group focus being the American Birkebeiner there will be some extra work on offset technique for those short but steep climbs plus a workout where we will practice group skiing and strategies and for the classic skiers double-pole workouts will be emphasized.

In effect for this camp due to feedback from previous years campers

1. No meals will be provided so it’s up to you to make your own, eat in the village or form a group with like-minded eaters.

2. I will have smaller group technique video sessions allowing me to work with each individual a little more both during the technique session and later in the early evening watching the video. While I am doing a technique session with one group the rest of the camp skiers will be given specific workouts to do based on the their goals for the upcoming ski season. The groups will be broken up based on your skiing goals this season. Ie skate race goals vs classic race goal or no race goals…

3. CH training glide wax is included reducing the amount of wax you need to bring with you. You should still bring your own fancy waxes, scrapers, brushes etc…

4. AC Tosh and Jo Jo are taking a year off from working the camp. Thanks to Sean for all his work over the last few years and Jo Jo for keeping the skiers in good shape for the workouts. Currently I will be running the camp solo like the good old days but I may add an AC as we get closer.

Confirmation of participation can be done by emailing me to let me know you want to go plus sending a $600 deposit via cheque, cash or interac email. The $500 balance can be paid anytime before the end of the camp. Of course payment in full accepted anytime. Spots are very limited so sign up soon!!

Camp full - Thank You