Hello everyone, here is the information for the camp next week on the Haines Road.

Information for the Roller Ski Camp on the Haines Road (Dezadeash Lake Campground)

August 22-24, 2014

Friday August 22      AM Leave from the Canada Games Parking Lot at 8 to drive to Haines Jtc. 
                                    We will start our first workout from Haines Junction (Park Visitor Ctr).        
                                    We will be doing a long slow workout including some speed work
                                    and some video to work on technique.

PM Go for a short roller ski workout before dinner and do some specific strength work near the campground.

Saturday August 23  AM roller ski session in the morning with some intensity work in zone 3 and 4. Take more video that we can review after the intensity workout.

PM Go for a short hike in the area in late afternoon.

Sunday August 24     AM After we pack our gear, do a long roller ski workout, skiing north towards Haines Junction.

PM Have lunch in Haines Junction, then drive back to Whitehorse.

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 the 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, roller ski shirt, rain gear, sun glasses)

Running shoes, shorts, socks, underwear, pants, T-shirts, fleece and polypro clothing, wind breaker jacket, rain gear, swimming suit and a towel, 1 tent for 1-5 athletes, sleeping bag and mattress pad, pillow, tarp, a small day pack, water bottle, bug dope, small blister kit, sport drink, cooking pots, utensils and a stove for 1-5 athletes. Any games you like (Frisbee, soccer, football etc.)

Optional equipment: camera, bear spray