NEWS
9th May 2022
We will be heading to Australia in the next few days for the winter season, and back to Obertilliach for mid - late August to start the first of the summer training holiday. This year will be a bit of a tester to set up the summer programs for E-MTB, roller skiing, strength & fitness. And we will be looking for anyone who would like to join one of many weeks to help with the development of these courses.
This is new venture into the summer training program for Totally Nordic, and with Obertilliach been so well set up for summer sports, we have a lot of confidence that these courses will only grow over time.
We will be heading to Australia in the next few days for the winter season, and back to Obertilliach for mid - late August to start the first of the summer training holiday. This year will be a bit of a tester to set up the summer programs for E-MTB, roller skiing, strength & fitness. And we will be looking for anyone who would like to join one of many weeks to help with the development of these courses.
This is new venture into the summer training program for Totally Nordic, and with Obertilliach been so well set up for summer sports, we have a lot of confidence that these courses will only grow over time.
6th April 2022
First signs of the summer have arrived in the valley of Obertilliach, but still good skiing on the high mountain passes for the next week or so.
First signs of the summer have arrived in the valley of Obertilliach, but still good skiing on the high mountain passes for the next week or so.
April 4th 2022
Winter has returned to Obertilliach, with a nice 0.5m of fresh powder snow, time to swap the cross country skis for bigger ski touring skis, and enjoy the many options to ski into the mountains above the village.
Winter has returned to Obertilliach, with a nice 0.5m of fresh powder snow, time to swap the cross country skis for bigger ski touring skis, and enjoy the many options to ski into the mountains above the village.
18th March 2022
It seems that the winter season across Europe is coming to a slow end, with very warm weather melting the snow, still good skiing in Obertilliach on the majority of the ski trails.
We are looking forward to making some big announcements with regards to Totally Nordic, First is, are working on expanding the venue options for courses for next season and bringing on more instructors to offer many more courses.
The second is Totally Nordic will be going Green, and running summer courses, with many great options for training holidays, plus much more and we will have more information on this very soon
It seems that the winter season across Europe is coming to a slow end, with very warm weather melting the snow, still good skiing in Obertilliach on the majority of the ski trails.
We are looking forward to making some big announcements with regards to Totally Nordic, First is, are working on expanding the venue options for courses for next season and bringing on more instructors to offer many more courses.
The second is Totally Nordic will be going Green, and running summer courses, with many great options for training holidays, plus much more and we will have more information on this very soon
24th February 2022
A great skiers review of 13th - 23rd February 2022 Gsiesertal Lauf Marathon Week - Link to Hammock Diary
A great skiers review of 13th - 23rd February 2022 Gsiesertal Lauf Marathon Week - Link to Hammock Diary
11th February 2022
Still plenty of the winter season to go, and many courses still running into late March, great snow and skiing on offer in Obertilliach, with the longer days making for nice longer ski days, and enjoying the winter mountains of Obertillaich
Still plenty of the winter season to go, and many courses still running into late March, great snow and skiing on offer in Obertilliach, with the longer days making for nice longer ski days, and enjoying the winter mountains of Obertillaich
23rd January 2022
A little more information about the new course on offer from the 16th - 27th March 2022 in Obertilliach. This course is also very well suited to those skiers who are already at Leve 1, 2, 3, or 4 Snowsports England Instructor and coach level, and would like to develop there teaching skills, learn many ski correction methods, and in general build a broader methods of teaching skate and classic skiing.
You maybe looking at progressing from your current SSE qualification to the next level, or you are looking at the options to become a Level 1 instructor, and need some feedback and pointers before signing up to one of the Snowsports England courses.
if you are interested in this course, send an email with questions and we will be more than happy to help out with all the help with can give.
A little more information about the new course on offer from the 16th - 27th March 2022 in Obertilliach. This course is also very well suited to those skiers who are already at Leve 1, 2, 3, or 4 Snowsports England Instructor and coach level, and would like to develop there teaching skills, learn many ski correction methods, and in general build a broader methods of teaching skate and classic skiing.
You maybe looking at progressing from your current SSE qualification to the next level, or you are looking at the options to become a Level 1 instructor, and need some feedback and pointers before signing up to one of the Snowsports England courses.
if you are interested in this course, send an email with questions and we will be more than happy to help out with all the help with can give.
15th January 2022
We are pleased to announce that Totally Nordic will be running a new course 12th - 20th & 20th - 27th March 2022 which is a replacement to the cancelled SSE On Snow Week Nordseter Norway.
This course will be run on the same format at the SSE course, with all the high level of coaching, technical instruction provided by Alan Eason, and depending on group numbers with additional coaches if needed.
Obertilliach is an easy venue to travel to from the UK, Innsbruck, Salzburg or a number of airport options in Italy.
The course will run over a two week period, so you can be flexible in your travel dates, make the course as long or short as you wish,
Full course information
We are pleased to announce that Totally Nordic will be running a new course 12th - 20th & 20th - 27th March 2022 which is a replacement to the cancelled SSE On Snow Week Nordseter Norway.
This course will be run on the same format at the SSE course, with all the high level of coaching, technical instruction provided by Alan Eason, and depending on group numbers with additional coaches if needed.
Obertilliach is an easy venue to travel to from the UK, Innsbruck, Salzburg or a number of airport options in Italy.
The course will run over a two week period, so you can be flexible in your travel dates, make the course as long or short as you wish,
Full course information
6th January 2022
30 cm of new snow has turned the valley into a venter wonderland with perfect skiing conditions with all the trails open along the full length of the valley
30 cm of new snow has turned the valley into a venter wonderland with perfect skiing conditions with all the trails open along the full length of the valley
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29th December 2021
New rules for entry into Austria will apply from the 25th December, what does this mean for the winter season, it should not have an affect on your travel as long as you are fully vaccinated + booster + PCR Test (taken within 48 hours), then travel into Austria is all good.
For all the current rules in Austria
NEW: Virus variant areas United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway. The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway will be classified as a virus variant region from 25 December in Austria.
New rules for entry into Austria will apply from the 25th December, what does this mean for the winter season, it should not have an affect on your travel as long as you are fully vaccinated + booster + PCR Test (taken within 48 hours), then travel into Austria is all good.
For all the current rules in Austria
NEW: Virus variant areas United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway. The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway will be classified as a virus variant region from 25 December in Austria.
- Everyone travelling from these countries needs to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival.
- Exception: People who are fully vaccinated AND have received the booster can enter Austria with a negative PCR test. Children under 12 are exempt too and teenagers eligible for the Holiday Ninja Pass will be able to enter with a negative PCR test.
19th December 2021
46th edition of the Pustertaler Ski-Marathon has been moved back by one week end for more information please see the website
We will make changes to the course so that we can accommodate this change, and give the option to take part in the race on the 8th & 9th January which is at the end of the skate week course.
46th edition of the Pustertaler Ski-Marathon has been moved back by one week end for more information please see the website
We will make changes to the course so that we can accommodate this change, and give the option to take part in the race on the 8th & 9th January which is at the end of the skate week course.
18th December 2021
Latest travel update for entry into Austria, current restrictions for entry require
Due to concerns about the new Corona variant Omikron, Austria tightened its entry rules from Monday 19th . In the future, valid 2G proof will be required .Without a booster or PCR test, visitor will go into quarantine.
Travel then is still possible with very few issue into Austria if you have had the three vaccinations, all hotels, ski resorts and shops are open, and skiing is very good.
Latest travel update for entry into Austria, current restrictions for entry require
Due to concerns about the new Corona variant Omikron, Austria tightened its entry rules from Monday 19th . In the future, valid 2G proof will be required .Without a booster or PCR test, visitor will go into quarantine.
Travel then is still possible with very few issue into Austria if you have had the three vaccinations, all hotels, ski resorts and shops are open, and skiing is very good.
7th December 2021
Cross-country skiing in Obertilliach has started, with a good majority of the ski trails open and great skiing, with ore snow on the way, we will see the full number of ski trails open up making for great skiing. All the coaching courses are running this season.
Cross-country skiing in Obertilliach has started, with a good majority of the ski trails open and great skiing, with ore snow on the way, we will see the full number of ski trails open up making for great skiing. All the coaching courses are running this season.
22nd November 2021
With Austria going into lockdown once again until the 12th December, this has affected the early season course starting on the 12th, and we will start this course on the 13th once the lockdown has come to an end.
We fully understand that there is a lot of hesitancy about travel to Europe, and we fully understand this, and we are running all the courses this season with the options to move the start and end dates, or move the course to a new date later in the season.
Fingers crossed that this is the last of the lockdowns and we can all make the most of the skiing this winter season.
With Austria going into lockdown once again until the 12th December, this has affected the early season course starting on the 12th, and we will start this course on the 13th once the lockdown has come to an end.
We fully understand that there is a lot of hesitancy about travel to Europe, and we fully understand this, and we are running all the courses this season with the options to move the start and end dates, or move the course to a new date later in the season.
Fingers crossed that this is the last of the lockdowns and we can all make the most of the skiing this winter season.
11th November 2021
With summer like weather in the UK, it is a great time to work on the roller ski technique, correct those faults and work on strength before heading out to the snow.
With many roller ski course on offer leading into the winter season with the Roller Ski Co. who is able to provide the best possible coaching for all levels.
Skiing has started across Europe and Scandinavia, mostly on ski loops made from the snow stored from last winter season, and we have fingers crossed that mother nature will provide a top up very soon.
Still plenty of spaces available on the majority of the winter courses we have running this season, and if these course dates do not match your plans, then we are more than happy to adjust course dates to match with your plans.
With summer like weather in the UK, it is a great time to work on the roller ski technique, correct those faults and work on strength before heading out to the snow.
With many roller ski course on offer leading into the winter season with the Roller Ski Co. who is able to provide the best possible coaching for all levels.
Skiing has started across Europe and Scandinavia, mostly on ski loops made from the snow stored from last winter season, and we have fingers crossed that mother nature will provide a top up very soon.
Still plenty of spaces available on the majority of the winter courses we have running this season, and if these course dates do not match your plans, then we are more than happy to adjust course dates to match with your plans.
28th October 2021
Totally Nordic is back in the UK for a few weeks, and will be coaching with the Roller Ski Co at Hyde Park London on Saturday mornings and also Tuesday evenings. We will also be available for private lessons, just email or call to arrange a potential lesson or two.
We will be returning to Obertilliach mid November, and back to skiing again, with the first of the courses starting on the 12th December. Then course running each week for the full winter season and including many marathon races.
Travel into Austria is simple at the moment, with just a requirement to show proof of been fully vaccinated, NHS Pass or EU Green Pass (it is advised to make sure you have a paper copy of your vaccination certificate)
Totally Nordic is back in the UK for a few weeks, and will be coaching with the Roller Ski Co at Hyde Park London on Saturday mornings and also Tuesday evenings. We will also be available for private lessons, just email or call to arrange a potential lesson or two.
We will be returning to Obertilliach mid November, and back to skiing again, with the first of the courses starting on the 12th December. Then course running each week for the full winter season and including many marathon races.
Travel into Austria is simple at the moment, with just a requirement to show proof of been fully vaccinated, NHS Pass or EU Green Pass (it is advised to make sure you have a paper copy of your vaccination certificate)
7th October 2021
First snow of the season has arrived in the mountains, along with colder temperatures predicted over the next few weeks. fingers crossed for a good stat to the new season
First snow of the season has arrived in the mountains, along with colder temperatures predicted over the next few weeks. fingers crossed for a good stat to the new season
October 5th 2021
With the start of the winter season fast approaching, and the weather changing in the mountains, we have fingers crossed that the snow will arrive early and we will all have a great skiing season.
More flights out of the UK to Austria and Europe are coming back on line and with covid travel rules been relaxed across Europe and the UK it is a good time to start to plan for the your next winter cross-country ski week with Totally Nordic.
With a full season of courses and marathon and half distance races all looking like they will be taking place this season, it is a good time to look at your training for the winter season, and Totally Nordic is able to assist with pre winter training advice and programs.
With the start of the winter season fast approaching, and the weather changing in the mountains, we have fingers crossed that the snow will arrive early and we will all have a great skiing season.
More flights out of the UK to Austria and Europe are coming back on line and with covid travel rules been relaxed across Europe and the UK it is a good time to start to plan for the your next winter cross-country ski week with Totally Nordic.
With a full season of courses and marathon and half distance races all looking like they will be taking place this season, it is a good time to look at your training for the winter season, and Totally Nordic is able to assist with pre winter training advice and programs.
September 21st 2021
Looking for a summer training location or just a relaxing week or few days in the mountains, then Obertilliach has everything you could wish for, Contact Totally Nordic, and we can help with advise on summer training for nordic skiing, mountain biking, mountain running and roller skiing, And help plan and deliver a training week which fits with your fitness level and goals.
Looking for a summer training location or just a relaxing week or few days in the mountains, then Obertilliach has everything you could wish for, Contact Totally Nordic, and we can help with advise on summer training for nordic skiing, mountain biking, mountain running and roller skiing, And help plan and deliver a training week which fits with your fitness level and goals.
10 Ways To Keep Your Skate Skis Gliding Fast
With the winter season only a few months away, and your skate skis have been in storage for a few seasons, it is a good time to look at 10 ways to make sure your skis will be as fast as possible for this winter season.
Plenty of great videos from Swix on how to wax and tune your skis.
With the winter season only a few months away, and your skate skis have been in storage for a few seasons, it is a good time to look at 10 ways to make sure your skis will be as fast as possible for this winter season.
- Remove all the old travel wax - give your skis a good clean, remove all the old travel / storage wax from the skis with a plastic scraper.
- Give the ski bases a good deep clean with glide Base Cleaner - this will remove all the dirt and old wax from the ski base
- Clean out the base structure - use a fine steel brush to remove any left over wax and dirt from the base structure
- Use FiberTex to cut any protruding base hairs this will also remove any small areas of base damage, nicks and small scratches.
- Apply a second application of base cleaner, this will pull out even more dirt from the base material, allowing for good wax penetration
- Lightly sand / scrape the ski base to flatten the base again, a flat ski is a fast ski - More information on how to
- Have the skis reground. this is the best method to regenerate a pair of skis, returning the ski back to factory new condition.
- Apply a new structure to the ski base- over time the structure will become worn, using a structure tool to fine tune to the snow conditions
- Apply a base wax - Swix Base Wax - this will allow all other waxes to hold in the ski base
- Apply a new storage wax - this can be any wax you wish, cold or warm, colder will give more protection when in storage and travel.
Plenty of great videos from Swix on how to wax and tune your skis.
September 14th 2021
Latest news regarding the Dolomitenlauf ski marathon races, for this season the two days of racing will take place in Leinz, this is back to the original ski marathon track. Saturday will offer 25km or 50km skate, and on Sunday 25km or 50km classic.
We will look at transport option from Obertilliach to Leinz for each day, depending on group numbers taking part in each race.
Depending on snow condition are and the races can not take place in Leinz, they will once again be back in Obertilliach.
Latest news regarding the Dolomitenlauf ski marathon races, for this season the two days of racing will take place in Leinz, this is back to the original ski marathon track. Saturday will offer 25km or 50km skate, and on Sunday 25km or 50km classic.
We will look at transport option from Obertilliach to Leinz for each day, depending on group numbers taking part in each race.
Depending on snow condition are and the races can not take place in Leinz, they will once again be back in Obertilliach.
August 20th 2021
The new winter season is not so far away, and with COVID travel rules into Europe changing week by week and with a wide range of rules for each country.
Travel into Austria is once again allowed from the UK, but this can change at any time, keep up to date with the current travel information
Links
The new winter season is not so far away, and with COVID travel rules into Europe changing week by week and with a wide range of rules for each country.
Travel into Austria is once again allowed from the UK, but this can change at any time, keep up to date with the current travel information
Links
July 1st 2021
Summer time in the mountains of Obertilliach
Summer time in the mountains of Obertilliach
June 27th 2021 News
A new Facebook Page, has created Obertilliach Adventures which will show all the best cross country ski trails, summer mountain and road bike routes, all starting from Obertilliach.
A new Facebook Page, has created Obertilliach Adventures which will show all the best cross country ski trails, summer mountain and road bike routes, all starting from Obertilliach.
June 19th 2021 News
Hot weather in the Austrian Alps has arrived, with great training opportunity's each day, with a number of national biathlon teams making the most of the roller ski track and biathlon center for extended summer training camps.
With the mountain huts opening up this weekend, it has made for a nice change to head into the mountains to cool off and pop into one of many mountain cafes.
Follow Totally Nordic on Strava and many other local athletes
Hot weather in the Austrian Alps has arrived, with great training opportunity's each day, with a number of national biathlon teams making the most of the roller ski track and biathlon center for extended summer training camps.
With the mountain huts opening up this weekend, it has made for a nice change to head into the mountains to cool off and pop into one of many mountain cafes.
Follow Totally Nordic on Strava and many other local athletes
June 6th 2021 News
Summer training in Obertilliach and into Italy, with summer starting in Obertilliach, and the snow in the mountains melting, summer training has started. Lots of mountain roads to ride up, running and hiking in the mountains plus roller skiing at the biathlon center in Obertilliach
Summer training in Obertilliach and into Italy, with summer starting in Obertilliach, and the snow in the mountains melting, summer training has started. Lots of mountain roads to ride up, running and hiking in the mountains plus roller skiing at the biathlon center in Obertilliach
June 1st 2021 News
All the 2021 & 2022 winter trips have all been finalised, with a full range of courses for all levels, skate & classic courses and many marathon and half distance race options at the end of most of the courses.
Flexibility in how you book will be a part of all course this season, due to possible ongoing COVID travel issues, we are very happy to work with any dates which do not fit into with the standard course dates.
All the 2021 & 2022 winter trips have all been finalised, with a full range of courses for all levels, skate & classic courses and many marathon and half distance race options at the end of most of the courses.
Flexibility in how you book will be a part of all course this season, due to possible ongoing COVID travel issues, we are very happy to work with any dates which do not fit into with the standard course dates.
May 14th 2021 News
New course dates are all set for the 2021 - 2022 season, we will be keeping the format almost the same as past seasons, with again many options for learn to skate courses, classic and many marathon race options.
For this new winter season, we will be as flexible as possible to accommodate any request for training courses and trip dates, given the possible ongoing travel issues.
Summer training has started in Obertilliach, with mixed weather for the past few weeks, skiing and biking both possible, soon the snow will melt and the athletes will return to Obertilliach for summer training.
New course dates are all set for the 2021 - 2022 season, we will be keeping the format almost the same as past seasons, with again many options for learn to skate courses, classic and many marathon race options.
For this new winter season, we will be as flexible as possible to accommodate any request for training courses and trip dates, given the possible ongoing travel issues.
Summer training has started in Obertilliach, with mixed weather for the past few weeks, skiing and biking both possible, soon the snow will melt and the athletes will return to Obertilliach for summer training.
7th May 2021 News
At last the green grass is starting to show in the Valley of Obertilliach, and the warm weather is sort of on the way, but with still May snow showers keeping the mountains covered in a good depth of snow. Ski touring is still possible from the village to the high mountain passes, but we have all packed away the cross country skis for the season, and soon the skis will be replaced with the bikes and roller skis.
Day by day the new course dates are been updated, for this season we will keep it as the last few years, given the current ongoing covid situation and will be able to be very flexible this winter season with taking any travel dates which will best work for flights and general travel.
At last the green grass is starting to show in the Valley of Obertilliach, and the warm weather is sort of on the way, but with still May snow showers keeping the mountains covered in a good depth of snow. Ski touring is still possible from the village to the high mountain passes, but we have all packed away the cross country skis for the season, and soon the skis will be replaced with the bikes and roller skis.
Day by day the new course dates are been updated, for this season we will keep it as the last few years, given the current ongoing covid situation and will be able to be very flexible this winter season with taking any travel dates which will best work for flights and general travel.
1st May 2021 & Still Skiing
The season is still holding on in the mountains of Austria and Obertilliach, with a felling that the summer weather will start soon, we are making the most of the good snow in the mountains for ski touring
The season is still holding on in the mountains of Austria and Obertilliach, with a felling that the summer weather will start soon, we are making the most of the good snow in the mountains for ski touring
Almost May & we are still skiing In Obertilliach
The winter season just keeps on going, the cross country ski trails may not be groomed any more, but still great skiing on the frozen snow along the valley
Ski touring into the mountains is at its best, with still over 2 meters of snow, and the snow will last for many more weeks.
Over the next weeks and into May, we will be publishing the new course dates for the 2021 / 2022 winter season. and we all have the fingers crossed that travel in and out of Europe will not have to many challenges this winter season. Austria is opening back up again on the 19th May for tourist.
Totally Nordic will be back in the UK very soon for summer training courses, coaching with the Roller Ski Co, and offering a variety of training, roller skiing, road and mountain bike, strength training.
The winter season just keeps on going, the cross country ski trails may not be groomed any more, but still great skiing on the frozen snow along the valley
Ski touring into the mountains is at its best, with still over 2 meters of snow, and the snow will last for many more weeks.
Over the next weeks and into May, we will be publishing the new course dates for the 2021 / 2022 winter season. and we all have the fingers crossed that travel in and out of Europe will not have to many challenges this winter season. Austria is opening back up again on the 19th May for tourist.
Totally Nordic will be back in the UK very soon for summer training courses, coaching with the Roller Ski Co, and offering a variety of training, roller skiing, road and mountain bike, strength training.
Winter keeps on going April 2021
Winter in Obertilliach will not come to an end. maybe the grooming of the ski trails has ended, and the number of skiers has dwindled, but we are still skiing on great snow in the mountains with a change from cross country skis to ski touring equipment.
With predicted 30 cm of new snow this week, should make for some fun end of season skiing in the mountains, and we are all looking forward to the start of the summer season and back into training and teaching
Winter in Obertilliach will not come to an end. maybe the grooming of the ski trails has ended, and the number of skiers has dwindled, but we are still skiing on great snow in the mountains with a change from cross country skis to ski touring equipment.
With predicted 30 cm of new snow this week, should make for some fun end of season skiing in the mountains, and we are all looking forward to the start of the summer season and back into training and teaching
End of a winter season 23/3/2021
With the winter season almost at an end in Europe, it has not been your typical winter season, vast amounts of snow in Obertilliach, very few skiers and races taking place during the season. Only professional athlete able to stay in hotels, and races taking place with no spectators. .A season which we all hope will never happen again, apart from all the snow we have had.
Difficult times for Totally Nordic, for the first time in ten years we have not been able to take a winter booking, so we are all wishing that soon travel to Europe will once again be allowed and we can all once again enjoy the winter skiing and coaching courses.
In the mean time, Totally Nordic will be returning to the UK very soon to start once again roller ski instruction, fitness and strength training courses and endurance training, road bike and mountain bike rides in the Kent country side.
We look forward to once again to restarting the teaching and training.
With the winter season almost at an end in Europe, it has not been your typical winter season, vast amounts of snow in Obertilliach, very few skiers and races taking place during the season. Only professional athlete able to stay in hotels, and races taking place with no spectators. .A season which we all hope will never happen again, apart from all the snow we have had.
Difficult times for Totally Nordic, for the first time in ten years we have not been able to take a winter booking, so we are all wishing that soon travel to Europe will once again be allowed and we can all once again enjoy the winter skiing and coaching courses.
In the mean time, Totally Nordic will be returning to the UK very soon to start once again roller ski instruction, fitness and strength training courses and endurance training, road bike and mountain bike rides in the Kent country side.
We look forward to once again to restarting the teaching and training.
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24th January 2021
70 cm of fresh powder snow in Obertilliach
70 cm of fresh powder snow in Obertilliach
Update 20th January 2021
With ongoing COVID lockdowns in Austria and across Europe and in the UK, it seems that any possible travel into Austria will not be possible until at least the 9th February.
All we can do is wait and hope that there will be at least a few options to get the skis on this winter season
With ongoing COVID lockdowns in Austria and across Europe and in the UK, it seems that any possible travel into Austria will not be possible until at least the 9th February.
All we can do is wait and hope that there will be at least a few options to get the skis on this winter season
January 10th 2021
A few photos from this season, lets all hope that the next season will be a little better and you can all visit the snow
A few photos from this season, lets all hope that the next season will be a little better and you can all visit the snow
Update January 5th 2021
What a year, COVID, very few options to travel to the snow this season, the best snow we have had in many years in Obertilliach and amazing skiing.
Totally Nordic can only keep waiting until there is a way out of the current run of lockdowns across the world, and travel issues, In Austria we are once again into a longer lockdown until maybe the 24th January. At least we can still ski and train each day and enjoy the snow in the mountains, but we miss the teaching and fun times.
Just keep looking at the Austrian information website for any updates, and also local travel restrictions in each country.
Courses this season will be as needed, once we can move out of any lockdowns.
Keep training hard and stay safe, and do email at any time if you need any advice on training or technical issue with your roller skiing or general training.
What a year, COVID, very few options to travel to the snow this season, the best snow we have had in many years in Obertilliach and amazing skiing.
Totally Nordic can only keep waiting until there is a way out of the current run of lockdowns across the world, and travel issues, In Austria we are once again into a longer lockdown until maybe the 24th January. At least we can still ski and train each day and enjoy the snow in the mountains, but we miss the teaching and fun times.
Just keep looking at the Austrian information website for any updates, and also local travel restrictions in each country.
Courses this season will be as needed, once we can move out of any lockdowns.
Keep training hard and stay safe, and do email at any time if you need any advice on training or technical issue with your roller skiing or general training.
Winter Update 12 December 2020
Winter arrived in Obertilliach in a big way this week, with close to 3m of fresh snow, it did come with a few problems, no skiing for a few days, and no power in the village.
On the 11th December, a good number of the ski trails had been fully groomed for skating and classic, and with blue sky's the skis came back out. With this much snow the season is set, and we all hope that from the 7th January it will be possible to once gain travel from the UK to Austria and enjoy all this amazing snow.
Winter arrived in Obertilliach in a big way this week, with close to 3m of fresh snow, it did come with a few problems, no skiing for a few days, and no power in the village.
On the 11th December, a good number of the ski trails had been fully groomed for skating and classic, and with blue sky's the skis came back out. With this much snow the season is set, and we all hope that from the 7th January it will be possible to once gain travel from the UK to Austria and enjoy all this amazing snow.
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We are open and ready for the winter season in Obertilliach
With the current lockdown in Austria due to end on the 7th December, and if the weather forecast is correct we should see up to 2 meters of snow this week. Due to the difficult times we are in at the moment, Totally Nordic will have a very flexible course options this winter season. With the published courses all going ahead, we also offer a "Arrive When You Can" options and still be able to offer a full weeks course. Keep looking at the Austrian Travel & COVID information website for current information. |
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Winter Update
With ongoing COVID 19 restrictions in many country's, we are still looking at a full winter season of courses, over the next month (November) it will be come clearer on the ongoing situation and what restrictions maybe lifted to allow for free travel into Europe and back into the UK
Obertilliach is still working to a full winter opening as scheduled, with the first of the pre season ski loops in place and open to National Teams for training.
With ongoing COVID 19 restrictions in many country's, we are still looking at a full winter season of courses, over the next month (November) it will be come clearer on the ongoing situation and what restrictions maybe lifted to allow for free travel into Europe and back into the UK
Obertilliach is still working to a full winter opening as scheduled, with the first of the pre season ski loops in place and open to National Teams for training.
New 40km Skate race for the Pustertaler race weekend
Joining the race program this season will be a new 40km skate race taking place on the Sunday, this will give three options this season, 62 & 30km classic races on the Saturday and the 40km skate on Sunday.
Race information for the Pustertaler
Joining the race program this season will be a new 40km skate race taking place on the Sunday, this will give three options this season, 62 & 30km classic races on the Saturday and the 40km skate on Sunday.
Race information for the Pustertaler
Bike & Roller Ski Track Austria to Italy
Looking for a long bike or roller ski trail, then the take a look at the Lienz to Dobbiaco path, 48km, following the river railway line, so makes for a nice flat roller ski.
Take the bus from Obertilliach to Tassanbach which is at the half way point, or change and catch the train to Lienz.
Link to the rout information
Looking for a long bike or roller ski trail, then the take a look at the Lienz to Dobbiaco path, 48km, following the river railway line, so makes for a nice flat roller ski.
Take the bus from Obertilliach to Tassanbach which is at the half way point, or change and catch the train to Lienz.
Link to the rout information
September Summer Training In Obertilliach
First weeks of summer training in Obertilliach, plenty of mountains to train in on the mountain and road bike.
(Update 5th September) Planing for the winter season
With the current COVID-19 situation across Europe and in the UK and quarantine been imposed on return to the UK from a number of country's in Europe, it makes for very difficult planing for any winter ski trip at the current time. With ever changing advice from the UK government on which country will be added or removed from the quarantine list, we at Totally Nordic fully understand that committing to a winter course will be hard.
So this winter season, we will be able to offer very flexible course dates, and adjust the pricing as required with payment for any of the course made at the end of the course. We hope that the situation in Europe will change soon and travel restrictions will be lifted.
Racing is also unclear on what the situation will be, but the majority of all the marathon races are planing to go ahead with the racing, may this be in a modified format, small ground starts or time trials, but again this situation could change depending on the current COVID-19 situation in each country.
Totally Nordic will still be in Obertilliach this winter season, and will still be running all the published courses.
With the current COVID-19 situation across Europe and in the UK and quarantine been imposed on return to the UK from a number of country's in Europe, it makes for very difficult planing for any winter ski trip at the current time. With ever changing advice from the UK government on which country will be added or removed from the quarantine list, we at Totally Nordic fully understand that committing to a winter course will be hard.
So this winter season, we will be able to offer very flexible course dates, and adjust the pricing as required with payment for any of the course made at the end of the course. We hope that the situation in Europe will change soon and travel restrictions will be lifted.
Racing is also unclear on what the situation will be, but the majority of all the marathon races are planing to go ahead with the racing, may this be in a modified format, small ground starts or time trials, but again this situation could change depending on the current COVID-19 situation in each country.
Totally Nordic will still be in Obertilliach this winter season, and will still be running all the published courses.
Returning to Obertilliach
Totally Nordic will be returning to Obertilliach at the start of September for summer training and is able to offer a number of summer training courses, from roller ski training, instruction, mountain running & tours, mountain biking and much more.
Courses dates will be as needed to match your travel plans.
Travel to Austria 7 Germany are at this time possible with flights to Germany and Austria, with travel to Obertilliach via train or bus from many airports.
Contact Totally Nordic for more information on what we can offer
Totally Nordic will be returning to Obertilliach at the start of September for summer training and is able to offer a number of summer training courses, from roller ski training, instruction, mountain running & tours, mountain biking and much more.
Courses dates will be as needed to match your travel plans.
Travel to Austria 7 Germany are at this time possible with flights to Germany and Austria, with travel to Obertilliach via train or bus from many airports.
Contact Totally Nordic for more information on what we can offer
Preparing For The Winter Season
With travel restrictions been lifted at the moment, and cross country ski resorts across Europe actively looking at a great winter season to come, maybe with still some social distancing measures in place, Flights are starting to restart to most major international airports across Europe. And we all at Totally Nordic are looking forward to the new winter season, with great snow, we are taking bookings for all the course
Still many month of the summer season to go, with roller ski course starting to ramp back up again, and we hope next month to hold a few roller ski races as well.
With travel restrictions been lifted at the moment, and cross country ski resorts across Europe actively looking at a great winter season to come, maybe with still some social distancing measures in place, Flights are starting to restart to most major international airports across Europe. And we all at Totally Nordic are looking forward to the new winter season, with great snow, we are taking bookings for all the course
Still many month of the summer season to go, with roller ski course starting to ramp back up again, and we hope next month to hold a few roller ski races as well.
Back to Roller Ski Instruction (Updated 25th June)
We hope early in July we will be in a position to once again be teaching roller skiing, with COVID-19 restrictions been relaxed but not within the sports sector at the current time. So sit tight we will be back very soon, and still plenty of the summer season to go yet.
We hope early in July we will be in a position to once again be teaching roller skiing, with COVID-19 restrictions been relaxed but not within the sports sector at the current time. So sit tight we will be back very soon, and still plenty of the summer season to go yet.
Back to instructing very soon (Update Posted 26th May)
We hope very soon that we will be able to return to group instructing and coaching with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, as soon as we are in a position to offer group instruction and coaching we will let you all know.
In the meantime we are still running online strength programs and advice for general summer training.
We hope very soon that we will be able to return to group instructing and coaching with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, as soon as we are in a position to offer group instruction and coaching we will let you all know.
In the meantime we are still running online strength programs and advice for general summer training.
Summer Training
With warm sunny days, time to look at your summer training program in preparation for the winter season to come. Depending on your goals for the winter season, from racing at FIS events, ski marathons, touring or just exploring the ski trails. There is always a training program to fit your goal.
Totally Nordic is able to assist with training programs for the summer months, and into the winter season, and in time roller ski courses, strength training and testing.
With warm sunny days, time to look at your summer training program in preparation for the winter season to come. Depending on your goals for the winter season, from racing at FIS events, ski marathons, touring or just exploring the ski trails. There is always a training program to fit your goal.
Totally Nordic is able to assist with training programs for the summer months, and into the winter season, and in time roller ski courses, strength training and testing.
Summer Season Equipment Checks & Selection
The summer season has started for most of us, and time to look at your summer ski equipment and general maintenance due on the roller skis, poles.
Making sure that your roller skis are in good working order will give you piece of mind that they will not have a mechanical problem when out training, but also eliminate potential techniques associated with bad roller skis.
It is always a good idea to give your roller skis a once over at the start of the season, and also a few times during the season, check for loose wheel bolts, broken or cracked shafts, misaligned wheels, broken or worn bindings. if anything looks a little worn, then best advice is to replace it.
A great video which goes over the set up of your roller skis and ski poles.
The summer season has started for most of us, and time to look at your summer ski equipment and general maintenance due on the roller skis, poles.
Making sure that your roller skis are in good working order will give you piece of mind that they will not have a mechanical problem when out training, but also eliminate potential techniques associated with bad roller skis.
It is always a good idea to give your roller skis a once over at the start of the season, and also a few times during the season, check for loose wheel bolts, broken or cracked shafts, misaligned wheels, broken or worn bindings. if anything looks a little worn, then best advice is to replace it.
A great video which goes over the set up of your roller skis and ski poles.
New 2020 - 2021 Course Dates
We have updated all the course dates for the 2020 - 2021 winter season, with a few changes, this season we will be offering three skate weeks for all levels, plus all the standard weeks for all levels in both classic and skate.
The Dolomitenlauf and Dobbiaco to Cortina weeks are combined this season as both races take place on the same weekend. This give you the options to mix and match which races you would like to take part in.
In time we will have more information about this week with details about races and travel to and from each event.
We have also extended the winter season in Obertilliach with an early season course in November and also a few later weeks at the end of season.
Other options we are looking into are a few later season trips to Norway, to take part in a number of races, but also just a few weeks of late season skiing.
We have updated all the course dates for the 2020 - 2021 winter season, with a few changes, this season we will be offering three skate weeks for all levels, plus all the standard weeks for all levels in both classic and skate.
The Dolomitenlauf and Dobbiaco to Cortina weeks are combined this season as both races take place on the same weekend. This give you the options to mix and match which races you would like to take part in.
In time we will have more information about this week with details about races and travel to and from each event.
We have also extended the winter season in Obertilliach with an early season course in November and also a few later weeks at the end of season.
Other options we are looking into are a few later season trips to Norway, to take part in a number of races, but also just a few weeks of late season skiing.
Looking to the 2020 - 2021 Winter Season
Already looking forward to the next winter season starting in November in Obertilliach, plenty of planning to do over the next month with course dates, which marathon and local races we will have on offer this season. A few changes to come with a number of the marathon races moving dates.
We will also offer a second skate week this season, and work with the roller ski club in the UK to offer a program or training over the summer months and transfer this onto snow.
Other news is that we are talking with Antholz, resort to offer a number of week long course for those who would like to have a week of biathlon and cross country ski instruction. Antholz just hosted the Biathlon World Championships, and has much to offer for ski trails, hotels and biathlon training.
Already looking forward to the next winter season starting in November in Obertilliach, plenty of planning to do over the next month with course dates, which marathon and local races we will have on offer this season. A few changes to come with a number of the marathon races moving dates.
We will also offer a second skate week this season, and work with the roller ski club in the UK to offer a program or training over the summer months and transfer this onto snow.
Other news is that we are talking with Antholz, resort to offer a number of week long course for those who would like to have a week of biathlon and cross country ski instruction. Antholz just hosted the Biathlon World Championships, and has much to offer for ski trails, hotels and biathlon training.
Winter Season Round Up
What a season, for Totally Nordic it was a great season for snow in Obertilliach, and across the boarder into Italy. With snow arriving in November, and a lot, it set up Obertilliach to open up all the ski trails, which is a first for many years..
Course had a great uptake this season, with many taking part in the Dolomitenlauf Ski Marathon week, which this season had a great new classic race starting in the valley below Obertilliach and finishing in Leinz.
A big thanks to the London Hyde Park roller ski club and the Roller Ski Co for sending so many skiers out to Obertilliach.
Skate week is always a great week with many learning to skate on snow for the first time, and many transferring over from roller skiing.
Very lucky this season that only one marathon race was cancelled, the Engadin Ski Marathon. All the others races took place with great racing, snow and much fun.
What is the next step for Totally Nordic, well, no winter season in Australia due to the COVID - 19 virus, so Totally Nordic will stay for the meantime in the UK, and offer a new online strength and training program, to keep you all fit and healthy for the next winter season.
Information on this new offering at Summer Training
We are all going to have difficult times ahead, but Totally Nordic will always be able to help and motivate with your limited training opportunity's, and we can develop a structured training program for each week.
What a season, for Totally Nordic it was a great season for snow in Obertilliach, and across the boarder into Italy. With snow arriving in November, and a lot, it set up Obertilliach to open up all the ski trails, which is a first for many years..
Course had a great uptake this season, with many taking part in the Dolomitenlauf Ski Marathon week, which this season had a great new classic race starting in the valley below Obertilliach and finishing in Leinz.
A big thanks to the London Hyde Park roller ski club and the Roller Ski Co for sending so many skiers out to Obertilliach.
Skate week is always a great week with many learning to skate on snow for the first time, and many transferring over from roller skiing.
Very lucky this season that only one marathon race was cancelled, the Engadin Ski Marathon. All the others races took place with great racing, snow and much fun.
What is the next step for Totally Nordic, well, no winter season in Australia due to the COVID - 19 virus, so Totally Nordic will stay for the meantime in the UK, and offer a new online strength and training program, to keep you all fit and healthy for the next winter season.
Information on this new offering at Summer Training
We are all going to have difficult times ahead, but Totally Nordic will always be able to help and motivate with your limited training opportunity's, and we can develop a structured training program for each week.
Engadin Ski Marathon Cancelled Due to corona virus
A big shame to all those who booked onto the course leading up to the ski marathon, but Totally Nordic will be back for the 2021 race week, keep looking at the Engadin website for information about refunds, or we hope your will be able to move your start place to next years event.
Over the past three seasons the Engadin Ski Marathon has closed its entry's very early on, so make sure you enter as soon as possible to ensure that you will have a race spot
A big shame to all those who booked onto the course leading up to the ski marathon, but Totally Nordic will be back for the 2021 race week, keep looking at the Engadin website for information about refunds, or we hope your will be able to move your start place to next years event.
Over the past three seasons the Engadin Ski Marathon has closed its entry's very early on, so make sure you enter as soon as possible to ensure that you will have a race spot
Winter is still going strong in Obertilliach
The winter season in Obertilliach Austria has still great snow and skiing on all the trials, even with this warm weather over the past few weeks, it has not affected the skiing at all.
Planning for next season all ready in progress, with new course dates to be published within the next few months, once the season comes to an end in Norway for Totally Nordic and the Snowsports England course
Still plenty of time to still find a little time to get those skis on until the season comes to an end.
The winter season in Obertilliach Austria has still great snow and skiing on all the trials, even with this warm weather over the past few weeks, it has not affected the skiing at all.
Planning for next season all ready in progress, with new course dates to be published within the next few months, once the season comes to an end in Norway for Totally Nordic and the Snowsports England course
Still plenty of time to still find a little time to get those skis on until the season comes to an end.
A great winter season in Obertilliach
From early November into February the village of Obertilliach has had some of the best skiing in Europe, with great snow, cold temperatures and more trails open than any other season.
A venue which has become a training home for many national teams training for biathlon and cross country skiing due to the great snow conditions, trails and shooting range. Not many resorts you can ski along side Olympic gold medal winners each day.
From early November into February the village of Obertilliach has had some of the best skiing in Europe, with great snow, cold temperatures and more trails open than any other season.
A venue which has become a training home for many national teams training for biathlon and cross country skiing due to the great snow conditions, trails and shooting range. Not many resorts you can ski along side Olympic gold medal winners each day.
14th November Lots & lots of snow
Central Europe has seen a heavy snow falls over the past few days with the majority falling in southern Austria, looks like a great start to the winter season
Still places available on a number of the Obertilliach course this winter season, with a new option for Pay Per Lesson, you decide on when you would like a lesson during the week. A great option for those who just need a few technical changes or advice.
Central Europe has seen a heavy snow falls over the past few days with the majority falling in southern Austria, looks like a great start to the winter season
Still places available on a number of the Obertilliach course this winter season, with a new option for Pay Per Lesson, you decide on when you would like a lesson during the week. A great option for those who just need a few technical changes or advice.
Snow has arrived early 10th November 2019
With early snow arriving across most parts of Europe, Obertilliach and a number of other resorts are opening on the 11th November, and looks like a good week of snow falls to come.
With early snow arriving across most parts of Europe, Obertilliach and a number of other resorts are opening on the 11th November, and looks like a good week of snow falls to come.
Back to roller ski training and instructing
With less than a month until the start of the winter season with Totally Nordic, back to roller ski training and instructing in London and a few great location in the London area.
Training on roller ski is a great way to correct your technique, and to increase you snow ready fitness and strength. Lots of options with the Rollerski Co for instruction.
With less than a month until the start of the winter season with Totally Nordic, back to roller ski training and instructing in London and a few great location in the London area.
Training on roller ski is a great way to correct your technique, and to increase you snow ready fitness and strength. Lots of options with the Rollerski Co for instruction.
Winter is coming new season 2019 - 2020
With only a few months to go until the start of the new winter season in Europe a few new race options have been announced, The Pustertal Ski Marathon this season has two options, the long standing 62 km classic race with a new finish location this season, and a new 42 km classic race, with the finish on the Prato Piazza pass, this race is for the first 200 who enter, so be quick to take this amazing opportunity.
The second change is the Dolomitenlauf ski marathon with the classic race taking on the course along the valley below Obertillaich all the way to Lienz
The skate race will take place in Obertillaich.
With only a few months to go until the start of the new winter season in Europe a few new race options have been announced, The Pustertal Ski Marathon this season has two options, the long standing 62 km classic race with a new finish location this season, and a new 42 km classic race, with the finish on the Prato Piazza pass, this race is for the first 200 who enter, so be quick to take this amazing opportunity.
The second change is the Dolomitenlauf ski marathon with the classic race taking on the course along the valley below Obertillaich all the way to Lienz
The skate race will take place in Obertillaich.
Winter 2019 - 2020 News
New course dates for the 2019 - 2020 winter season have been updated, with a few new course dates and venues to be published in the next week,
A new pre season roller ski course in London will be announced soon, for October, this will be a 5 day two hour per day course to prepare you for the winter season. More information coming soon.
Later season winter courses as well will coming, extending the winter season for Totally Nordic to other location
New course dates for the 2019 - 2020 winter season have been updated, with a few new course dates and venues to be published in the next week,
A new pre season roller ski course in London will be announced soon, for October, this will be a 5 day two hour per day course to prepare you for the winter season. More information coming soon.
Later season winter courses as well will coming, extending the winter season for Totally Nordic to other location
Engadin Ski Marathon 2019 Review
We are working on the 2020 instruction and coaching course leading up to the marathon race, also a new training and coaching program for the summer months to prepare you for the marathon race.
We are working on the 2020 instruction and coaching course leading up to the marathon race, also a new training and coaching program for the summer months to prepare you for the marathon race.
New ski equipment for 2019 - 2020 season
Plenty of new equipment from all manufactures for the 2019 - 2020, big developments with classic skin skis, light weight full carbon skate and classic boots.
Plenty of new equipment from all manufactures for the 2019 - 2020, big developments with classic skin skis, light weight full carbon skate and classic boots.
Back to roller skiing
A week of roller skiing back in London with the Roller Ski Co, still a week of skiing to come in Norway with Snowsports England, then off to start the next winter season in Australia at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort.
Plenty of developments to come with Totally Nordic over the summer months, and leading into the winter season in Europe. development for Winter Triathlon training weeks in Obertilliach, Engadin ski marathon week training programs, later season races and courses to be confirmed.
A week of roller skiing back in London with the Roller Ski Co, still a week of skiing to come in Norway with Snowsports England, then off to start the next winter season in Australia at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort.
Plenty of developments to come with Totally Nordic over the summer months, and leading into the winter season in Europe. development for Winter Triathlon training weeks in Obertilliach, Engadin ski marathon week training programs, later season races and courses to be confirmed.
Getting Started With Strength Training
Make an early start to your strength training program ready for the next winter season
Make an early start to your strength training program ready for the next winter season
Plenty of snow in Obertilliach 07/02/2019
The winter season in Obertilliach has seen over the last week a good snow delivery of over 1.5 meters, making for amazing cross country skiing along the full length of the valley. With this season a number of new trails opened up to and from the village area.
The winter season in Obertilliach has seen over the last week a good snow delivery of over 1.5 meters, making for amazing cross country skiing along the full length of the valley. With this season a number of new trails opened up to and from the village area.
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Trails are open in Obertilliach 15/12/2018
Today the majority of the ski trails in and around Obertilliach are open, with cold temperatures, and snow over the past few days the valley has been transformed back to winter.
This week Obertilliach will host the IBU biathlon races, with three British athletes taking part in a number of events and the new Super Sprint competition. Follow all the biathlon results - IBU Results
Today the majority of the ski trails in and around Obertilliach are open, with cold temperatures, and snow over the past few days the valley has been transformed back to winter.
This week Obertilliach will host the IBU biathlon races, with three British athletes taking part in a number of events and the new Super Sprint competition. Follow all the biathlon results - IBU Results
Obertilliach Open For The Season
Training loops are open from the 15th November
Training loops are open from the 15th November
Obertilliach Early Season Training Loop
Obertilliach has stated preparations for the laying of the early season training loops from snow produced at the end of last season, this will allow for training to take place from mid November
Obertilliach has stated preparations for the laying of the early season training loops from snow produced at the end of last season, this will allow for training to take place from mid November
New race distance for the Pustertaler ski marathon
A new race distance has been added to this years Pustertaler ski marathon, 35 km or 60 km. With this new shorter distance, it will be a fantastic opportunity to race the Pustertaler course, but stop short of the harder second half of the race course, which has some nasty long climbs in the last 10 km.
Been a classic race, both distance are a good build up for those who maybe looking at taking part in the Vassaloppet later in the season. with the 60 km Pustertaler distance a good test race for the 90 km Vassaloppet event.
A new race distance has been added to this years Pustertaler ski marathon, 35 km or 60 km. With this new shorter distance, it will be a fantastic opportunity to race the Pustertaler course, but stop short of the harder second half of the race course, which has some nasty long climbs in the last 10 km.
Been a classic race, both distance are a good build up for those who maybe looking at taking part in the Vassaloppet later in the season. with the 60 km Pustertaler distance a good test race for the 90 km Vassaloppet event.
Winter In Australia August 2018
With an early start to the season across Australia, it has been a great season for snow, with a few more weeks to go before we start looking forward to a short summer break, before heading back to the UK for a few weeks of roller ski coaching.
Plenty of time to look at planing your next winter trip to Europe and maybe take part in one of many cross country ski races.
With an early start to the season across Australia, it has been a great season for snow, with a few more weeks to go before we start looking forward to a short summer break, before heading back to the UK for a few weeks of roller ski coaching.
Plenty of time to look at planing your next winter trip to Europe and maybe take part in one of many cross country ski races.
2018 - 2019 Trip Dates
We have almost all the trips on the website, with a few new options for this season, two training weeks, which will push you a little harder and for those who wish to work on the technical elements of the sports, but also the training and getting the distance work in.
Classic and skate weeks once again, two weeks for those who wish to just focus on one technique.
A new trip to Norway for this season will be announced very soon, or maybe two or three trips, we are looking at expanding to offer later trips in the season to Norway.
2018 - 2019 Rossignol Ski Testing
Testing the new Rossignol S2 W-iUM Premium skate ski and the new C2 Premium R-Skin classic ski.
Testing the new Rossignol S2 W-iUM Premium skate ski and the new C2 Premium R-Skin classic ski.
Roller ski training for the winter season
Roller skiing in the UK has been developing over the past few years with many ski clubs offering weekly training programs for all levels, if you are totally new to cross country skiing and looking at a winter trip then a good starting point is to contact Snowsport England, who will be able to suggest a local ski club or a number of roller ski courses which are running this summer across the UK.
With a good technical coaching and instruction on roller skis, the transition to skiing on snow is a quick process and almost all would be able to take part in a ski marathon at the end of a weeks on snow instruction.
Roller skiing in the UK has been developing over the past few years with many ski clubs offering weekly training programs for all levels, if you are totally new to cross country skiing and looking at a winter trip then a good starting point is to contact Snowsport England, who will be able to suggest a local ski club or a number of roller ski courses which are running this summer across the UK.
With a good technical coaching and instruction on roller skis, the transition to skiing on snow is a quick process and almost all would be able to take part in a ski marathon at the end of a weeks on snow instruction.
Skin Tec classic ski developments
Over the past few seasons each ski manufacturer was been working hard to develop the best possible grip and glide possible, this season it has been seen that a few company's have made major steps forward in this area. The main player has to be Atomic with there new Redstar C9 Classic ski, also Madshus and Fischer. all producing top end classic skis with a skin material for the grip area.
What has this done for the ski industry, opened up classic skiing to those who looked the other way when it come to applying grip wax, and just wished to skate. It is more just a case of pull out the classic skin tech skis and head out for a great days skiing, but also racing, with great results from top skiers in a number of marathon events this season.
Early next winter the full line up of new skis from the likes of Salomon, Fisher, Atomic, Madshus, Ski Trab and Rossignol will all have a new line up of top performing classic skis.
Over the past few seasons each ski manufacturer was been working hard to develop the best possible grip and glide possible, this season it has been seen that a few company's have made major steps forward in this area. The main player has to be Atomic with there new Redstar C9 Classic ski, also Madshus and Fischer. all producing top end classic skis with a skin material for the grip area.
What has this done for the ski industry, opened up classic skiing to those who looked the other way when it come to applying grip wax, and just wished to skate. It is more just a case of pull out the classic skin tech skis and head out for a great days skiing, but also racing, with great results from top skiers in a number of marathon events this season.
Early next winter the full line up of new skis from the likes of Salomon, Fisher, Atomic, Madshus, Ski Trab and Rossignol will all have a new line up of top performing classic skis.
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New Classic Ski Pole Length Rules
FIS rule regarding the length of classic ski poles for racing,
Must be 83% of skier height when measured in ski boots, pole length measured from tip to point at which strap exits handle.
FIS rule regarding the length of classic ski poles for racing,
Must be 83% of skier height when measured in ski boots, pole length measured from tip to point at which strap exits handle.