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Nov 2, 2007
Vol 1 Issue 2 |
BNS News |
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It looks like winter is finally arriving here in Colorado, and we are excited to finally get rolling with winter. We have a lot of events starting up and this edition has some updates on Colorado races and some great deals on packages and gifts for the serious skier. |
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On-Snow Demo at Eldora Saturday, Dec 8 9AM-2PM |
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Demo all of our brands on snow and find your perfect fit!
There is no better way to feel the differences between ski brands and decide what boots work best for you than to get out on snow! Join us and all of our suppliers for a free on-snow demo this Saturday (Dec 8) from 9AM-2PM at Eldora.
Fischer, Salomon, Rossignol, Atomic, Alpina, and Swix will be there with gear to try out. BNS owner Nathan Schultz will be present to help explain the differences you feel on snow and guide you to finding the perfect fit for you.
We are set to ski on a loop where they have been making snow at the base of the Sidewinder Alpine lift where there is several feet of snow and no rocks. It is currently dumping up there and the nordic center will be open Saturday. As conditions continue to improve, we may be able to demo on the nordic trails. Call us for details. |
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Team BNS Coaching Group Winter Session |
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Get technique advice and great workouts twice per week 
Our winter training group began last week with two great sessions on the man-made snow up at Eldora. Team BNS meets Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 6:45-8:15 through March and is a great way to get technique feedback and some great training every week throughout the winter.
Each session has a technique portion that includes drills and video analysis and a fitness portion that focuses on different aspects of ski training. It's a fun way to learn to ski and get fit with other Front-Range skiers.
New for 07-08 is a women's group to reduce testosterone levels out on the trails.
Register by Dec 15 and receive a free BNS Water Bottle! |
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Ski Packages |
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BNS has Seven New Packages starting at $275!
We have packages for every level of skier that save up to 30% and get you going on the right combination of gear for you. We are also running a promotion through Dec 15 for 20% off any clothing with a package purchase.
Come into the store to check out the different options and get going with everything you need to have fun on the snow. |
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Thursday Night Wax Clinics 6-8PM beginning Dec 6 |
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Get Help waxing your skis on our benches and tools.
Come on over to BNS Thursday Nights for a fun evening of social waxing and let our experts help you learn everything you want to know about waxing skis. Each night will start with a short topic and then we open up the wax benches for you to wax your skis and ask questions.
Our topics cover anything related to cross-country skiing from technique, training, and travel to specific waxing and ski care tips.
We just finished grinding a batch of 175 pairs of skis and so we still don't have our schedule of topics completed. We'll get it soon. Check our web site or stay tuned on the email list, but they will be happening every Thursday night. |
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Race Schedule Chaos Explained, Sort Of |
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This weekend's races will go ahead, although not as planned.
The lack of snow forced Gold Run to bail out of hosting the Colorado Cup/NRL races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
The Summit Nordic Club took up the slack and moved both races to Frisco Nordic Center. The distances remain the same, but Saturday will be changed to Skating, Sunday Classical. The races will still be USSA National Ranking List races, but apparently not count as Colorado Cup.
Confused? Details at rmnordic.org.
Crested Butte's races are going ahead as originally planned. |
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Training Tips |
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Making the Transition to Snow
The transition to snow is always tough. It is hard to fight off the excitement of finally getting on skis and overdoing it. The key as you transition to snow is moderation. Remember that muscles, tendons, ligaments and skin need time to adapt to new motion patterns and equipment. Some tips to train intelligently as you transition.
- Have a goal for each on-snow session. Pick several specific technique issues to focus on and work on them as you ski. Try to work on one until you have mastered it or are getting frustrated, and then move on to the next piece. Near the end of your training session, try to integrate all of the pieces you worked on at the same time.
- Keep up the dryland training. Continue (hopefully) to do strength work in the gym, the core work, the rollerboard, etc. Skiing is great, but you will be stronger, faster and have more endurance if you keep up strength. Core strength allows you to hold your body position as you push with your extremities.
- Ski without poles. Skiing without poles builds technique and specific strength. Put in 15-45 minutes in during a distance session. When you transition back to using poles, focus on maintaining the power in your legs that you had without poles.
- Double pole. Upper body strength is a weakness for almost everyone. Even if you're just a "skate skier", get out there and push yourself around with your arms only. Build up from a short 5-10 minutes to as long as you can manage.
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BNS Needs Help |
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Are you dissatisfied with your job as corporate counsel for Enron, Exxon, United Airlines or Chuck E. Cheese? Have you earned and not used your degree from Subway U? Do you get tired of not meeting really smart people during the course of your work day? Has processed cheese started appealing to your palette? If so, it may be time to make a career change.
Boulder Nordic Sport, the premier Nordic Ski Shop in the US, is looking for part- and full-time help in retail, e-commerce/web management, ski service, coaching and other areas. If you like working with smart and handsome people, enjoy skis and the sport itself, then we have a job for you.
Despite appearances, Boulder Nordic Sport is a serious place to work and have fun with people who are peculiarly passionate about cross-country skis. Interested parties please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@bouldernordic.com or fax to 866.371.0631. |
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XC Events and Happenings |
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Dec 6, 2007 6-8PM |
Thursday Night Clinic:
Basic Wax Clinic |
BNS |
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Dec 8, 2007 9AM-2PM |
BNS Demo Day |
Eldora |
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Dec - March |
BNS Winter Training Group |
Eldora |
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Dec 6 - March 13, 6-8PM |
Thursday Night Clinics |
BNS |
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July 21-Aug 1, 2008 |
New Zealand Junior Ski Camp |
Snow Farm, New Zealand |
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Aug 4-14, 2008 |
New Zealand Masters Ski Camp |
Snow Farm, New Zealand | |
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Contact Us | |
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Contact Information
phone: 720.227.9400
toll free: 877.BNS.SKIS (877.267.7547)
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Save 20% |
Receive 20% off clothing with the purchase of a ski package.
We have some great packages starting at $275 for skis, boots, poles and bindings. To help you get started in the sport, we're offering a great discount on all of our clothing with the purchase of any of our ski packages. Offer ends December 15, 2007. While supplies last. |
| Offer Expires: December 15, 2007 | |
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