McCall Nordic & Biathlon Programs

2024-2025 Program Descriptions

Junior Nordic Programing

Adventure XC

Open to all 6-year-olds through high school. 2 days per week, Tue/Thu. Learn to ski, explore, tour, play games, and have fun! We learn by doing through fun games, drills, and challenges. Progression for Devo Race program if interested as well as high schoolers looking for instruction and winter fitness. Tuesday’s will be Skate with Thursday’s being Classic technique.  

USSA/L100 certified coaches with SafeSport training and background checks.

Boots, poles, and Classic ski rentals available. (See below for rental equipment information). Scholarships are available to help offset costs on a case-by-case basis. 3 fee options for you to choose from:

• $430 – Discount Rate
• $538 – true cost of programming
• $650 – true costs + investment for development

Programming begins with dryland training at Ponderosa State Park November 2, 2023. We transition to skiing once grooming begins at our local Nordic centers. Last day of skiing is planned for March 7, 2024.

Devo Race

Devo stands for Development. Open to U14 athletes (ages 12-13) who have an interest in skill development, building fitness, having fun, and experiencing some racing. 3-4 days per week of coach-facilitated training in skate and classic technique. Periodized training plan and extra technique work throughout the season. Emphasis is on fun and preparing young athletes for the racing environment…mentally and physically. Monday strength and agility sessions at Peak Fitness along with some Saturday morning sessions to complement the Tue/Thu schedule.

Programming begins with dryland training at Ponderosa State Park November 2, 2023. We transition to skiing once grooming begins at our local Nordic centers. Last day of skiing is planned for March 7, 2024.

USSA/L100 certified coaches with SafeSport training and background checks.

• Discount rate – $605
• True cost of programming – $758

Comp Team

Comp stands for Competition. While our Comp Team prepares the motivated athlete for the racing environment at the divisional and national level, it’s also about having fun, building fitness, and realizing you are stronger than you think! Open to U16+ athletes (ages 14-18) who will be traveling to divisional races. 5-6 days/week of coach facilitated training in skate and classic technique.

Programming begins with dryland training at Ponderosa State Park November 2, 2023. We transition to skiing once grooming begins at our local Nordic centers. Last day of skiing depends on race schedule, typically mid-March.

USSA/L100 certified coaches with SafeSport training and background checks.

• Discount rate – $727
• True cost of programming – $910

Junior Seasonal Rental Equipment

• Classic Fishscale Skis: $40
• Classic/Skate Boots: $40
• Poles: $15
• Skis, Boots, Pole Package: $80

Reach out to Matt Galyardt with any Nordic questions. 406.370.1680, [email protected]

Masters (Adult) Nordic Programming

Conditioning and prep for the McCall Remastered or other races at the end of January or into February. Training includes course management, pacing, technique, and aerobic/anaerobic conditioning. While a technique tip will be highlighted in each session, these are not meant as an in-depth or thorough examination of technique and instruction. Sessions will be optimized for individuals who have some skate and/or classic skiing experience but may not subscribe to a current coaching/training plan. Some skate and/or classic skiing experience required.
Training runs 8 weeks, beginning the week of January 6, 2025.

SKATE Technique: Thursdays, 3:45 – 5:15pm, $300
Location: TBD, coordinating with Junior program

 Barb Kreisle will be returning as our Master’s coach. She brings years of experience from her own racing background and Nordic instructing with a Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) certification. Her background includes:
*PSIA certified level 3 instructor/clinician
*PSIA Northern Intermountain Education Staff
*Coaching and instruction for athletes in skate and classic skiing
* 5+ years of teaching dryland ski fitness classes.

Racing Highlights:
*Fossavagtn Iceland, Classic: 3rd place
*USAT Winter Triathlon champion
*Former Professional cyclist.
MTB USA 24 hour bronze medalist, European 24 hour bronze medalist

Questions may be directed to Barb at: [email protected]

Biathlon

Junior Biathlon (Sold Out)

1 day per week, Wednesdays, January 8 to March 5, 2025. Must be at least 10 years old. Learn the basics of biathlon, rifle/range safety, and skate skiing. Must have skate skiing experience. All sessions at Jug Mountain Ranch, 3:30 to 5:00pm.

$250

Junior Biathlon has sold out. Join the waitlist by clicking below:

Master’s Biathlon 

1 day per week, Wednesdays, January 8 to March 5, 2025. Learn the basics of biathlon, rifle/range safety, and skate skiing. Must have skate skiing experience. All sessions at Jug Mountain Ranch, 12:00 to 1:30pm.

$250

Reach out to Mike Hipsher with any questions, 208-720-8384, [email protected]