Written by Doug Waltman, Chagrin Valley Ski Club (as appeared in their inaugural newsletter for the 2019-2020 season; October 3, 2019) Summer is the time when ski resorts get bought and sold. It’s a time when resorts make improvements. Here is some of the big headlines that occurred over the summer. · Vail buys Peak Resorts. […]
Now that the air is a little colder and we’re actually hoping to see a few snowflakes, our thoughts turn to our favorite season of winter! Each year it seems that that first sight of snow really gets us moving really finalize those winter plans. This is the time to plan and finalize those plans […]
Mark you calendars! Save the dates! Here is the 2020 Adult Race Schedule:
SKI Online Course: How to Break Through Get ready to take your skills to the next level with our AIM Adventure U course on how to bust through your ski performance plateaus. SkiMag.com Editors Aug 21, 2017 In collaboration with AIM Adventure U, SKI Magazine is proud to present a great new online video course […]
A Failure to Communicate By W. Gregory Schmid, President, Cleveland Metro Ski Council “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.” These words, spoken by Strother Martin to Paul Newman in the movie Cool Hand Luke, unfortunately apply to Cleveland Metro Ski Council and to its 23 member clubs. Frequently, we reach out […]
SUMMERTIME SKI FITNESS Tips from a pro: skiing is fun, so training should be too. By Amie Engerbretson | June 6, 2017 Summertime is here, and winter is a sweet drifting memory in the rearview mirror. Legs are tired and feet are abused. What does it all mean? Time to totally veg and lay around […]
Before you hit the slopes, it’s important to get your body in shape. Here are six common workout terms used for winter-sport workouts. When you’re ready, tackle this 6-week workout plan to train your muscles and prevent injuries for ski season 1. Cardiovascular Fitness If you don’t partake in much exercise, it would be very […]
If you find the time and moolah to go skiing, don’t waste your snow day pulling out the phone to let everyone know you’re drinking cocoa at the midway. There are a host of outdoorsy apps that could prove useful in optimizing your time at the mountain. Whether it’s keeping a digital eye on everyone’s […]
CMSC took 96 people to Chamonix, France and 65 people onto Barcelona, Spain On January 20, 2017, the Cleveland Metro Ski Council had 96 people depart the USA for a great ski trip to Chamonix, France. Several people were going to Europe for the first time while other people in our group had been to […]