Fit For Snow

07/25/2025

It's been a while since we've posted but this link to an Instagram workout used by USA ski team skiers is too good to pass up sharing.

Have you been active this summer? For most of us, it's great to stay fit during the off season with other activities and switch to a more focused ski prep around 8 weeks prior to the start of the season. But if you want to achieve a high level of performance - or your summer work/play doesn't keep you active - you might want to consider doing some off season training all summer long

Three US Ski Team Alpine skiers share one of their summer workout programs.

05/27/2025

Fit for Snow recommends topping up your energy supply regularly during the work day. When you're moving outside in the cold for 8- 10 hours per day you can't afford to rely on stored energy - there just isn't enough there to last your whole season.

Try paying more attention to giving your body the energy that it needs to perform well this summer, when possibly your job is less intense. And if your work or play continues to be a challenge consider using the energy-top-up approach to eating, you might be amazed at how good it feels.

Here's a recent article in Outdoor Magazine that concurs!

Your meal frequency can have a major impact on your energy levels.

05/01/2025

This post ends the winter season for Fit for Snow. We'll sign off with a promise to continue to provide evidence based training and self care tips throughout the summer, but we won't be back full force until the first of September where we will once again begin to share pre-season training program information.

If you're looking for ways to stay in shape over the summer, or give yourself a boost as you move into your summer activities you can always scroll back to previous training posts.

There's only one person who can make your future be what you want it to be - and that is YOU! So take control and get out there, do the work and we promise that you won't regret it. We can't stop all injuries, but we can give you a 40% better chance of not ending up with an injury that leaves you sitting on the couch when you'd rather be on your bike, boards, rock or river.

The evidence? At 67 years of age this was my last week

04/26/2025

True adventure!

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04/19/2025

At Fit for Snow we are hard on our gear. By virtue of being out on the slopes daily, in all kinds of weather, gear is going to take a beating! But this isn't a gear promotion site and we are not sponsored by any manufacturers. Having made the disclaimer statement, today we need to send a shout out to Mammut!

We have used the basic Barryvox for years. It's our beacon of choice because it's simple, reliable, has a great range and is stable in search mode. But things do happen and one of our beacons was sticking when switching back from search to send. There was a little piece of the casing that had broken off and it seemed to prevent the switch from gliding back into place.

We returned the beacon to the Canadian warranty depot in Squamish BC (Coast Mountain Collective) and immediately received a warranty replacement! No questions, arguments or other attempts to squirm out honouring their warranty like Arcteryx does.

So thank you to these hardworking folks. You get 10/10!

04/18/2025

Just saw this on Instagram, it's so good!! Rip off a few parking lot (or bus stop) lunges, step ups, single leg deadlifts, squats, hops or just a few dance moves. It's an incredibly functional way to release a little stress and top up your balance, core and strength at the same time - especially if you concentrate on maintaining a neutral posture and keep your core activated throughout. If you don't happen to carry about a set of dumbells use your skis, board, boots or backpack - or just go with body weight!

You might be wondering how Fit for Snow can recommend adding work onto an already fatigued body - but these kinds of functional movement moments don't have to be hard. Even one set of 10 or 15 will remind your body of what it needs to do, so it's ready to do it when you need it too! And there's an added benefit that increased blood flow through tired legs can actually improve recovery.

04/16/2025

Fatigue is a huge issue at the end of a long season so as we sign off for the summer the Fit for Snow message is to think about how many times this season your body didn't quite produce the power that you wanted. There's only one way to make sure that your legs keep going, that your back can bear the loads you're asking it to, that you arms can lift and carry as needed. Leave this season with a promise that after a well deserved break of a couple of weeks you'll start looking after that body of yours. It's a year older, wiser and while it might be a bit beat up, you can keep it going by doing the work that it actually needs.

Follow along for the most efficient, ski and snowboard specific training you'll find anywhere. We know it works because it's been tested with hundreds of mountain guides, patrollers, instructors and lift operators - and you'll find it here, at Fit for Snow

04/14/2025

Smiling Sunday
Have fun Sunday and share your best “Smilin-eyes” to everyone! Pick a couple of riddles and get your guests laughing.

04/12/2025

Friendly Friday
Reach out to a friend, family, or even a stranger on Friday. Say ‘hello’ and genuinely ask them about something in their lives, and then be sure to listen to the answer. If you can’t do it in person, phone or email them. Doing something kind for someone else is a great way to build positive feelings.

04/09/2025

Willful Wednesday
Set a goal for your Wednesday and make sure to get that one thing done. Matching the amount of work that you expect to get done to what is realistic is a way to gain a sense of control over our lives, even when there is a high level of uncertainty around big important things.