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  • Lineup of Fischer Speedmax skate and classic skis over a winter Nordic trail, illustrating the models compared in this high-country ski guide.

    Choosing the Right Fischer Cross Country Skis for High-Country Snow

    Choose Fischer skate & classic skis for high-country snow (Rockies, Wasatch, Interior B.C.). Quick picks for cold-dry, warm/wet & man-made, plus sit-ski tips.
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  • Five college athletes sprinting on an outdoor track in the evening sun during a training session.

    CMU XC Ski Athlete Pre-Season Weekly Training Hours — Moderate

    Regional USCSA competitive-level ski training: 8–16 weekly, 450-600 hrs annually. Strength, endurance, intervals, recovery, and progression.
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  • College athletes doing core exercises on stability balls inside a gym during dryland training.

    CMU XC Ski Athlete Pre-Season Weekly Training Hours — USCSA National Podium Aim

    National USCSA podium-level ski training: 12–18 hrs weekly, 600–750 hrs annually. Endurance, strength, technique, and racing prep for national success.
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