CCBC Coach Visits Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club

Cross Country BC Coach, Graham Maclean (Golden, BC), collaborated with local coaches to guide 13 athletes in three intensive days of training in Smithers, BC from August 11-13, 2020.

Tuesday included timed 200m skate sprints in the morning and a 3.2 km free technique time trial in the afternoon.
 
Wednesday featured a climb from Smithers (510m elevation) to the top of the ski hill chairlift (1610m) in combination with ski bounding and other dynamic drills, a 4.5 hour mountain run fueled by blueberries.
 
Thursday was a day for classic roller skiing (double pole sprints), strength training, and video review.
 
The athletes worked hard and were inspired by Graham, as well as, visiting ski friends from the Kootenays (Kolibri and Kip) who joined the training.

Check out some awesome action shots below!

Patrick Williston
Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club