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Ski Trail & Trip Reports
Have you skied a new trail and loved it? Do you want to help update others on snow and trail conditions? Or do you want to share your cross country ski adventure with your fellow skiers? Just Click On this link and tell me about it. A photo or two are welcome. At the end of the season I’ll award a prize for best photo.
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Welcome to XC Ski Guy
Hello there. I’m Roy Davidson, the XC Ski Guy. As you may have guessed, I’m passionate about cross country skiing.
I am a certified coach in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and also certified by The Canadian Association for nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI) and have extensive experience coaching children, teens and adults on the beautiful slopes of the BC Interior.
Latest from The XC SKI GUY Blog
Introducing Children to Competitive Cross Country Skiing
As we head into February, cross country ski programs are in full swing at clubs across the country. Just about every ski program has a competitive component, and that means you can find the provincial and national competition calendar chock full of race events for all...
Kick Waxing 101, an Introduction
After an early start to our cross country ski season, I am getting questions from people about kick waxing classic skis. These questions are coming from folks new to the sport and from those who are transitioning from waxless skis to waxable skis. It can all seem a...
The Joy of Being a Coach
It's that time of year when cross country ski clubs are looking for new coaches to join their coaching ranks. Due to attrition, it is a constant search. The success of a club is due to many things, but the club coaches have a large part in this. This is my story, and...
Roller Skiing. A Prime Off Season Activity
Roller skiing is a prime off season activity for those wanting to stay fit and improve their cross country ski technique
A Fun Filled Summer of Adventures
The view of Paul Lake from the viewpoint at Gibraltar Rock.
Summer Fitness & Fun
There is a line in an old song that goes, "We're in those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer." What are you doing to stay fit and have fun this summer? It has been awhile since I last wrote or posted a video so it's time to get back at it. My excuses? Mmm, there are too...