Skiing Archives - Uphill Athlete

Why we ski

Every form of skiing is connected by repeated, rhythmic movement. Whether you’re focused on speed or exploration, skiing requires patience, timing, and respect for the mountain.

We have trained and skied across the cross-country loops, long ski tours, and multi-day traverses. If you keep returning season after season, we’re here to help you experience more.

Success in
Skiing

Skiing requires durability and repetition to internalize good habits and training. Good training begins with understanding. When you understand how training works, you can commit to it consistently. With our help, you will know when to push, when to recover, and what to work on.

Aerobic Base
Nutrition
Endurance
Strength

Thinking about training?

Good training does not begin with a workout. It begins with self awareness. Think about how much time you have, if you need structure or flexibility, and if you prefer to work alone or with others. Training for yourself means choosing an approach that fits your lifestyle.

Education

Read our latest articles on Skiing and fundamental training principles.

Why Skiing Builds Better Mountain Athletes

The Joy of Ski Training

The Scandinavian Arctic Traverse: Lessons and Learnings with Branden Joy

Tragedy on the Haute Route: A Conversation with Steve House

Backcountry Skimo 2022

Quick and Efficient Transition from Downhill Skiing to Uphill Skinning

Fast Transition from Skinning to Skiing

A Simple and Inexpensive Workbench for Touring and Skimo Skis

How to Choose and Prepare your Skins for Skimo

5 Reasons Why a Strong Core Makes You a Better Ski Mountaineer

Train Your Way

Whatever level of support you need to get ready 
for your Skiing goals, we’ve got you.

Do you want 1:1 Support?

Coaching

Uphill Athlete coaching is built to deliver structure and guidance so you can train with confidence. Our coaches are all experienced mountain athletes prepared to help your training be more effective.

Johanna Marcoz

Ben Morley

Genis Zapater

Looking for a way to take out the guesswork?

Training Groups

Training Groups are built for athletes who want guidance, accountability, and clarity through coach Q&As, expert lectures, and a private WhatsApp for athletes.

Rather do it on your own?

Training Plans

Built for mountain athletes who want to train independently.

Skiing
Advanced

Nordic Ski

Skiing
Beginner, Intermediate

Haute Route Ski Tour

Skiing
Advanced

Advanced SkiMo Racing

Skiing
Beginner

Hut-to-Hut Ski Touring

Skiing
Beginner, Intermediate

Basic SkiMo Racing

Skiing
Advanced

Freeride Steep Terrain

Skiing
Beginner, Intermediate

Skimo Grand Traverse

Going back to the basics?

Programs

Strength and recovery made easy. On-demand video guidance for mountain athletes.

All Levels

Yoga for Recovery

All Levels

Chamonix Mountain Fit

Need help deciding?

Talk to one of our coaches, physical therapists, or registered dieticians to find out what option is best for you.

Tracking Training.
Tracking progress.

Copy about what training peaks is and why we use it.

For more information on training peaks and getting started:

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