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Cross-country skiing holidays In 2011 we will be running two cross-country skiing weeks in Austria. We provide first rate instruction and you do the logistics (with our help, see below). The weeks both coincide with ski marathons which you can do if you'd like an extra challenge. Last year most people did the races, with others using the weeks as preparation for other races later in the season. Go to - HOCHFILZEN, 5th-14th February 2011 OBERTILLIACH 2011: 9th - 17th January Pictures from Seefeld trip - Cross-country skis In 2010 we had our first trip to Obertilliach, one of Austria's main centres for biathlon (skiing and shooting) in the beautiful Dolomites. It was a great success, and we are heading back in 2011 for another week of skiing and instruction. As with last year, our priority is to offer the instruction: you can book flights and accommodation in Obertilliach. We will also arrange the transfer from Salzburg airport to Obertilliach and back, and transport to the races. Doing it this way means we can offer a much better value trip, and you can choose from a variety of accommodation options. The plan in brief The week will incorporate first class ski instruction in classic and skating technique, many miles of skiing and a chance to take part in the Pustertaler Ski Marathon. The coach The week will be led by Alan Eason, one of the UK's leading cross-country ski instructors and a former British cross-country ski champion. Alan is head instructor at Australia's largest cross-country ski resort, Lake Mountain, and has taken part in FIS Cross-Country Ski World Championships and many ski marathons. The standard The week is aimed at both experienced skiers with good fitness, and beginners who are very fit and well prepared on rollerskis. An interest in racing on snow is essential, and if you have any doubts about the trip's suitability let us know, we can advise. If you are preparing for the Vasaloppet or other longer ski races later in the season, this will be an ideal week of training, and will fit in well with rollerski training. The venue Obertilliach is a village in Austria's Osttirol, not far from the Italian border and 40 minutes from the popular skiing town of Dobiacco. It has become a favourite training area for biathletes due to its snow record, and in recent years has developed some excellent tracks and a first rate shooting range, which has enabled it host IBU Cup biathlon races. Obertilliach is also renowned for its rustic charm: most of the houses are made from wood and there are some excellent cafes, hotels and an all-important bakery. The tracks are close to the accommodation and there is a wide range of skating and classic trails. Apart from the biathlon, Obertilliach hosts the classic version of the Dolomitenlauf ski marathon and is used by top cross-country skiers and biathletes (Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen is a resident). Logistics & planning
. Training & instruction
To book The instruction is £250 for the week. We ask you to pay a £50 non-refundable deposit to book your place, with the balance payable by 8th December -
For more information For more information on the trip, email iain@rollerski.co.uk or call 020 8348 2540 or 07968 286129. You can also contact Alan by email, alan_eason@hotmail.com
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HOCHFILZEN 2011: 5th - 14th February Pictures from last year's trip Our trips combine first class cross-country ski instruction on some of the world's best trails, with the challenge of taking part in accessible 'ski marathon' races. Hochfilzen is home to the Austrian ski federation and is the national training center for cross country skiing and biathlon. It is connected to a vast network of ski trails that run for over 120 km with easy skiing around the town of Hochfilzen and more challenging tracks on the biathlon world cup course. Or ski down to St Ulrich which hosts FIS continental cup cross country ski races. We plan to use both training centers for this week leading up to the Koasalauf ski marathon weekend, which is only a short trip to St Johann The plan in brief The week will have world class ski instruction in classic and skating techniques, video work some days and trips to some of Austria’s best kept secret cross country ski trails around the Hochfilzen and St Johann area. There will be ski waxing classes, and for those who wish a chance to take part in the Koasalauf Ski Marathons at the end of the week. The coach & instructor The week will be led by Alan Eason, one of the UK's leading cross-country ski instructors and a former British cross-country ski champion. Alan is ski school director and head instructor at Australia's largest cross-country ski resort, Lake Mountain, and has taken part in FIS Cross-Country Ski World Championships and many ski marathons. We will also be using other instructors over the week to give a more individual instruction and coaching when needed. Who is this trip for? The week for both experienced skiers and those who are new to skiing on snow for the first time (but have good fitness and preparation). An interest in racing on snow is not essential, as the Koasalauf weekend is for all - racers and non-racers. If you have any doubts about the trip's suitability let us know and we can advise. If you are preparing for other ski races or other longer skis later in the season, this will be an ideal week of training and instruction, and will fit in well with roller skiing. Logistics and planning
Training & instruction * The week will start with the fundamentals of classic and skating. Each day the lessons will be broken down into small and simple steps which produce a greater level of progress in classic and skating. The programme for the week will be structured to each person's needs, and what they would like to improve on. For those who would like to have a go at a sport that is a little different, then Hochfilzen has a 3 km long toboggan run and a restaurant at the top for an evening meal then a fun ride back down into the village. * Skiers are not expected to attend all sessions, and are free to explore the trails. To book The instruction is £250 for the week. We ask everyone to pay an initial deposit of £50, with the balance for this trip payable by 25th January 2011 -
For more information For more information on the trip, email iain@rollerski.co.uk or call 020 8348 2540 or 07968 286129.
The instruction for the trips above is being run by Alan Eason, who is one of the UK's leading cross-country ski instructors (and one of our main rollerski instructors). Alan runs cross-country ski trips and training courses for ski holiday companies, Snowsport England, military teams and clubs. He is also an expert ski waxer, and experienced ski racer. You can find out more about Alan and his trips at www.totallynordic.co.uk We now sell cross-country skis, see www.rollerski.co.uk/buyskis.html
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Other holiday ideas - Each year we help many people to prepare on rollerskis, to get more out of their cross-country ski holidays - wherever they go. Apart from our trips above, we help people prepare for trips with the UK's leading ski holiday operators -
Exodus holidays
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