Learn to Loppet

Learn to Loppet for FUN and FITNESS

Commit to get fit this winter! It's easier with this extended, comprehensive program - Learn to Loppet with the Calgary Outdoor Centre and UC Athletic Development Team. Combine marathon training and learning to ski with this extended, comprehensive program! With commitment, you can learn and improve cross-country skiing technique, speed and efficiency and successfully race in the March 2012 Lake Louise Loppet. Of the 2010 participants, over 60% finished in the top ten of their age classes. In fact one novice finished first in their age class!

In this 21-week course, fitness training, nutrition and injury prevention experts, team up to present weekly in-classroom educational seminars and dryland training sessions at the University of Calgary. Once the snow flies, bi-weekly ski sessions allow time for personal coaching, technique and pacing practice with ski coaches. On snow ski sessions include sites within the Calgary city limits during mid-week, with Saturday ski sessions in the Rockies.