August 05, 2011 (Sun Valley, ID) – The campers took part in the Canadian Strength test on Tuesday afternoon. Everyone was on their game putting in solid efforts, as has been the norm for all of the sessions to date.  In addition to the strength test the skiers have taken part in a level 1 classic distance roll with a focus on double poling, The Harper Hill uphill running time trial,  a challenging agility course on skate roller skis, classic roller ski with technique exercises and a dryland movement session.

Cate Brams © courtesy of the NCCSEF

In the evenings presentations have included ‘Learning to Learn’, Optimal Nutrition for Athletes’, ‘Goal Setting & Drive’, and ‘Ski Technique’.

Doug, our camp chef has been cooking up fabulous meals for the athletes and coaches, making sure there is plenty of high quality food to sustain everyone through the workouts!

Riis Wilbrecht (Jackson Hole) © courtesy of the NCCSEF

Today the group will head out for a ski bounding session at Dollar Mountain in the morning with an afternoon off to rest and recover.

Uphill Time Trial © courtesy of the NCCSEF