Ski Mountaineering Racing: Training And Competing, With Nikki LaRochelle

Join Evoke coaches Scott Johnston and Nikki LaRochelle for a deep-dive in training for, and competing in ski mountaineering races. 

Timestamps

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:03:08 Best choice of ski skins for the Grand Traverse in Colorado
• 0:10:37 Managing hydration and fueling during races
• 0:19:31 Muscular endurance training for long ski-mo races
• 0:25:21 Longest ski distance during pre-race training
• 0:32:18 Developing a system for transitions
• 0:35:14 Ratio of aerobic/anaerobic energy production utilized during ski-mo races
• 0:45:14 Why do ski-mo racers start fast, even for very long races?
• 0:48:28 Gear requirements during races
• 0:52:48 Specific training focuses in the final eight-weeks before a race
• 1:07:03 How to submit your own questions to Nikki about ski-mo