Work Off the Turkey at Nordic Thanksgiving Training Camp in Crested Butte

Written by Crested Butte Nordic Council | 24 October 2009

Crested Butte, CO - Nordic skiing enthusiasts are invited to post-Thanksgiving workouts in Crested Butte. Instructors typically include former Olympians, Kendall Butts and Ingrid Butts and other famed clinicians at the Crested Butte Nordic Council's annual Thanksgiving Training Camp on November 27–29.

With all clinics held at elevations above 8,800 feet, camp participants of all levels are sure to get a jump on conditioning for a successful season of competitive ski racing, recreational touring or fun winter exercise. For more information or to register, call Crested Butte Nordic Center at (970) 349-1707 or visit online. Clinics are designed to enhance and improve skills and are limited to approximately 12 people in each, so register early.

Friday, November 27

• Pre-Clinic Waxing Assistance: Nordic Center, 8 a.m., Free.
• Beginning Classic Clinic: A starter clinic for people looking to learn the basics of classic style Nordic skiing. Nordic Center, 9 – 11 a.m., $40 clinic fee.
• Intermediate Classic Clinic: A clinic for people with a strong base in classic skiing looking to improve their technique and take their skiing to the next level. Includes video analysis. Nordic Center, 9 – 11 a.m., $40 clinic fee.
• Fit for the Skieason: Early season Nordic Training with a 20-30 minute dry-land workout followed by 90 minutes on the snow. 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.
• Lunch at Nordic Center: Noon, $5.
• Advanced Classic Clinic: Fine tune your classic racing technique and develop a more aggressive style. Nordic Center, 1 – 3 p.m., $40 clinic fee.
• Wax Clinic: Sponsored by Fastwax, this informative clinic will address the ins and outs of proper ski waxing. Nordic Center, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m., Free.

• Pre-Clinic Waxing Assistance: Nordic Center, 8 a.m., Free.
• Grey Hares Group Refresher Clinic: Join Crested Butte’s 50-plus recreational group for a fun-filled morning of camaraderie and Nordic ski instruction. Nordic Center, 9 – 11 a.m., $40 clinic fee.
• Beginning Skate Ski Clinic: An introductory clinic with NCAA coach Jessie Crandall covering the basics of skate skiing including balance, posture and poling techniques. Nordic Center, 9 – 11 a.m., $40 clinic fee.
• Advanced Skate Ski Clinic: Fine tune your V1, V2, and V2 alternate technique and increase hill performance. Includes video analysis. Nordic Center, 9 – 11 p.m., $40 clinic fee.
• Lunch at Nordic Center: Noon, $5.
• Intermediate Skate Ski Clinic: A clinic for those with a basis in skate skiing looking to ease the transition from flats to hills and V2 to V2 alternate. Includes video analysis. Nordic Center, 1 – 3 p.m., $40 clinic fee.
• Women’s Skate Ski Clinic: Intermediate to advanced women skiers can improve their technique and cheer each other on at this clinic. Nordic Center, 1 – 3 p.m., $40 clinic fee.
• Nordic Gourmet Dinner and Silent/Live Auction Fundraiser: Join fellow clinic participants, instructors, staff and the local Nordic community for a gourmet dinner. There will be food, music, slideshows and an opportunity to bid on items such as skis, packs, jackets, private lessons, lodging and spa packages, 10th Mountain and Summit Huts, and tickets to Crested Butte Center for the Arts performances. All proceeds benefit the Crested Butte Nordic Center. Catholic Church’s Parish Hall, 6 p.m., $10 adults and $5 children age 12 and under.

• Tour Day: Get together with other skiers and venture out for a fun tour of the area. Meet at the Nordic Center at 10 a.m.