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Nordic Skier Training Dec 3-Helena

Tim — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:40:23 +0000

Master skiers

Hopefully, we will catch up on some snow this week after the warmer weather. The plan is to have masters on Saturday at 10 am, Skate, meet at the cabin. The focus will be some skate drill to help those who are just getting back on skis. So if you a first of the year skate skier or just starting out, the drills will be a good chance to get on the right or left foot. Just kidding. For the more advanced skiers, we will meet at 11am and work on some spenst drills, and strength work which will get the power back in your skiing. If Classical tracks are available we will have a Sunday session as well. 10am meet at the cabin. As skiing will be limiited this year with the closure Feb 1st, I will try and have two sessions on weekends when possible.

Phil

Are you ready for winter?

Tim — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:21:35 +0000

Mac Pass November 1, 2011

Geigerrig Hydration now available

Tim — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:04:03 +0000

G3 Zest and Tonic Ski-Joyride

Tim — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:59:09 +0000

Toko Wax Tips-Hot Waxing

Tim — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:53:05 +0000

Black Diamond Amperage Ski Here!

Tim — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:57:04 +0000

Do you have bear spray?

Tim — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:40:45 +0000

UDAP Bear Spray is the most efficient way to dispense large amounts of OC on to a subject in the shortest period of time. The pepper fogger’s enhanced range, broad spray pattern and inhalable particle size make it the most effective aerosol tool available to stop a bear attack. Simply by virtue of its ability to disperse large amounts of OC into the area in a very short time.

Please stop by the store for more information and a great selection of UDAP products.

Telemark Ski Class- Jan 7- Helena

Leah — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:42:59 +0000

Introductory Telemark Ski Class

Saturday, January 7, 2011 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m

Great Divide Ski Area

Pre-registration required at The Base Camp

$75.00 includes equipment and lift ticket

$50.00 with own equipment

Please call The Base Camp- Helena (406) 443-5360 with any questions!

Starboard Stand Up Paddle Boards

Tim — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:16:58 +0000

The Base Camp--Your local Starboard Stand Up Paddle Board Resource for Spring 2012.

Toko Kick Wax Tip

Tim — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:36:29 +0000

Kick Waxing Tip from Marty Hall

Here is something I've just started doing with Toko Base Green. I did this twice last year with huge success - both for kick and glide. I decide on the kick wax of the day for kick, let's say blue to make it easy. Then I'll put on a coat of the base green and heat it with a heat gun and then cork it in real good. Then I add another coat of the base green for the needed thickness to make it thru the race - thicker - and cork it well. Then I add another thin layer of the Base Green and cover it with the wax of the day (Blue). I cork them in together. I add another light coat of Base Green and cover it with a coat of Blue and cork them in together again. I like to recork the skis outside when they are colder to get them even smoother.

Man, I had great kick and a ton of wax left at the end of the Birkie and it was very aggressive snow. I will do more of this as I think manmade snow or transformed snow reacts very positively to this combination. Great kick and great wear!

See you this winter,

Marty

(Note from Ian Harvey: I think this works especially well in snow that is especially abrasive or partially transformed or for very long races)