Get ready for your first day back on the slopes! Join CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center in this ski and snowboard conditioning series, with in person and virtual options, that will help you get the most out of each run.

This program will help keep you safe on the slopes and get you in the shape you need to make laps all day until the lifts are closed. You can expect a unique blend of strength, endurance, mobility, and balance work specifically designed to make you the best skier/snowboarder you can be. Participating in Strong for the Slopes will help you:

• Increase stamina
• Increase muscular endurance
• Decrease likelihood of injury
• Get more out of each run

Participants should be intermediate to advanced skiers and/or snowboarders.

PARTICIPATION OPTIONS:

In person: At AHWC, Wednesday evenings OR

Virtual: Via the TrueCoach App

Receive access to the program for 12 weeks through the personal training app, TrueCoach, where you can track progress, view video demonstrations of every exercise, and communicate with the trainers. After the 12 weeks, you will receive a copy of the program in your email inbox. Essential equipment includes dumbbells, kettlebells, and some resistance bands.

WHEN:

Every Wednesday from September 22nd to November 10th

Hour long sessions from 6:00 to 7:00pm

WHERE:

Meet in the FIT Lab

WHO:

Members: Sign up at the front desk or through the app

Non-Members: Register on Eventbrite

COACHES:

Strong for the Slopes is led by world class trainers, Emily Elrick and Jimmy Pritchard, who have experience working with Olympic level athletes to first time weekend warriors.

COST:

$199 for members (8 sessions)

$299 for non-members (8 sessions)

$99 for virtual programming (Access for 12 weeks)

PARKING:

The nearest visitor parking lots are Snowmass and Monte Vista. Visitor parking is $1/hour (via lot pay stations).

All participants are required to adhere to the center’s COVID safety protocols and guidelines outlined at: anschutzwellness.com/COVID-19-Update