TSSC Nordic Program

Ages 8+

Program Director: Kristin Horning, nordic@tssc.org

 

Our nordic program offers a competitive team and a devo team (non-competitive).

 

Please see below for pricing information.
Note: Additional travel fees apply.

Competitive Team

Comp Practice Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Ages: 7-12th Grade (Younger kids interested in racing can join by request)
Dates: November 3rd, 2025 – March 5th, 2026
Time: 3:30-5:15 (Days that we go up to the pass will be closer to 6:00 pm)
Holiday Practices: Practices will be held over our Holiday Break at 9 am at Priest Lake on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings for all teams
Cost: $1000 (plus additional fees for races, and fall training)
Eligible to train with Nordic during middle school and high school ski PE.
The Comp team will focus on the endurance, strength, and technique needed to compete in JNQs. Racing at the JNQ races is encouraged but not required. These athletes need more time on a variety of terrain so they will be on trails in Mountain Village, Trout Lake, or Priest Lake two times during the week and many Saturdays.
Core Practice Days: Monday, Wednesday (Saturdays by request)
Ages: 7th-12th Grade
Dates: December 8, 2025 – March 2, 2026
Time: 3:30-5:15 (Days that we go up to the pass will be closer to 6:00 pm)
Holiday Practices: Practices will be held over our Holiday Break at 9 am at
Priest Lake on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings for all teams
Cost: $700
The Core team will focus on fun, exercise, camaraderie, and exploration. Nordic skiing is a life long sport and we want to foster that amongst our athletes.  These athletes will be able to set their goals and have a say in what we do at practices.  They will spend part of practice with the Comp team as one bigger middle school and high school team. We will be trying to go up to trails in Mountain Village, Trout Lake, or Priest Lake at least one day a week. Transportation will be provided. These skiers are also invited to a Thanksgiving camp in Crested Butte.
Devo Practice Days: Monday and Thursday (Saturdays by request)
Ages: 3rd-6th Grade
Dates: December 8, 2025 – March 2, 2026
Time: 3:30-5:15 pm
Holiday Practices: Practices will be held over our Holiday Break at 9 am at Priest Lake on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings for all teams
Cost: $600
The development team will focus on technique and skill development through stations, games, individual instruction, and adventure skis. Practices will be held in Town Park and on the Valley Floor. All skiers will be encouraged to compete in the Butch Cassidy on Feb. 14, 2026 at Priest Lake and other citizen races in Pagosa Springs, Crested Butte, and Durango. These races are a lot of fun, support the growing nordic community and give parents a chance to participate too.  We will work with any athlete that wants to practice more, or have more opportunities to race.

Devo Team