Masters Cross Country Ski Program
Aspen XC Center
Weekly Masters Cross Country Program
The weekly Masters Program will begin December 13 and continue for 10 weeks, with the exception of Christmas week. Technique will alter between skate and classic. Specific curriculum will vary by week but will include skate and classic techniques for different terrain, drills, endurance training, race training and more. Our masters instructors include Greg Bodkins, Simi Hamilton, Travis Moore and Andre Wille.
Canadian Ski Marathon: for those individuals interested in endurance training or a unique endurance event, you may want to check out the Canadian Ski Marathon (https://skimarathon.ca/) and training information for that event:
- 12 Week Ski Preparation
- CSM Training Tips
Also check out the official training trail of the CSM on our local trails.
Masters Cost Per Session: $25 (or $80 for 4-punch pass).
Schedule: The first two session are scheduled below. The schedule after the holidays will consist mostly of Wednesdays, but hours may vary from lunchtime (12-1:30pm) to late afternoon (4pm). We will confirm dates and times shortly.
Wed 12/13/23 12-1:30pm Greg Bodkins
Skate technique and training with a focus on maximizing weight transfer to increase efficiency. Video analysis willbe included to aid in critiquing form.
Wed 12/20/23 12-1:30pm Greg Bodkins
Diagonal stride technique and training with a focus on dialing in arm swing to enhance your kick. Video analysis will be included to aid in critiquing form.
Wed 1/3/24 12-1:30pm Mark Kincheloe & Andre Wille
Skate at Aspen Cross Country Center
Individual techniques assessment and and endurance tips for skiing efficiently over long distances.
Wed 1/10/24 4-5:15pm Simi Hamilton
Classic at Aspen Cross Country Center
Striding drills and some hills on the Moore loop - Please meet at Aspen XC Center.
Wed 1/17/24 4-5:15pm Simi Hamilton & Andre Wille
Skate at Aspen Cross Country Center
This week the focus will be on when and where to apply the 3 different skate gears (V1, V2 and V2 alternate) and to efficiently shift between those gears.
Wed 1/24/24 12-1:30pm Greg Bodkins, Andre Wille & Travis Moore
Classic at Aspen Cross Country Center
The focus will be on double pole and kick double pole technique.
Wed 1/31/24 12-1:30pm Greg Bodkins & Andre Wille
Skate at Aspen Cross Country Center
This weeks class will focus on climbing and V1 technique
Wed 2/7/24 4-5:15pm Simi Hamilton, Travis Moore & Craig Ward
Classic at Aspen Cross Country Center
The focus will be on using two different gears while classic striding. Long striding with big glide on gradual hills, and then juxtapose that to short shuffle on steeper hills. Will work on where you apply each of those gears and practicing the transition between the two.
Wed 2/14/24 4-5:15pm Simi Hamilton & Travis Moore
Skate at Aspen Cross Country Center
The focus will be primarily on climbing. Specifically Simi will focus on symmetrical leg push and keeping everything forward and pressed into the hill with good ankle flexion.
Wed 2/21/24 12-1:30pm Greg Bodkins & Andre Wille
Skate at Aspen Cross Country Center
Due to an injury, we have to cancel this session.
Wed 2/28/24 4-5:15pm Greg Bodkins & Travis Moore
Skate at Aspen Cross Country Center
Wed 3/6/24 12-1:30 Greg Bodkins
Skate at Aspen Cross Country Center
Due to cancelling the 2/21 session, we have added an extra Wednesday skate session.