Monday 19 August 2013

Weekend Camp Information


Information for the Roller Ski Camp on the Haines Road (Dezadeash Lake Campground)
August 23-24-25, 2013


Friday Aug. 23             AM Leave Mt-Mac at 8 AM to drive to Haines Junction.
We will start our first workout from Haines Junction. Will be doing a long double pole workout up the first hill out of HJ and will be taking some video.

PM Roller ski from the campground in the afternoon and do some speed work in skating.

                                    

Saturday Aug. 24         AM Long roller ski session (~ 2:30) in the morning with intensity work. Take more video that we can review during the workout.

                                    PM Go for a hike in late afternoon.

Sunday Aug. 25            AM Roller skiing with specific strength. Total workout time ~ 1:30

PM Roller ski from the Campground towards Kathleen Lake for about ~1:30


What you will need to bring for the camp:

Food for 2 dinners, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts and some snack food.
Make sure you pack some nutritious food to help with recovery between workouts.
(Bagels, fruits and vegetables as well a mixed nut etc.).

Equipment for roller-skiing (roller-skis, skating & classic poles, skating boots, gloves, bike helmet, reflective vest)

Running shoes, shorts, socks, underwear, pants, T-shirts, warm fleece and polypro clothing, wind breaker jacket, rain gear, swimming suit and a towel, 1 tent for 2-4 athletes, sleeping bag and mattress pad, pillow, tarp, a small day pack, water bottle, bug dope, small first aid kit, sport drink, cooking pots, utensils and a stove for 2-4 athletes. Any games you like (Frisbee, soccer, football etc.)

Optional equipment: camera, bear spray