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There are just over two weeks until the cannon fires for the 34th annual Yellowstone Rendezvous Race, on March 2, 2013. Make plans now to participate in this historic race, and experience some of the best skiing the world has to offer in West Yellowstone, Montana. Race organizers are already busy marking the course and making final preparations for the event. If you have been to West Yellowstone at any time this season, you’ll know that the Rendezvous Ski Trails are in outstanding shape!... read more
Moose tend to be particularly aggressive in the winter, when they are hungry, tired from walking through deep snow, and harassed by people. Moose laying down are trying to rest, and will... read more
A new shipment of the popular long sleeve T-shirts can be purchased here:
http://www.utahnordic.com/catalog/t-shirts/tuna-long-sleeve-t-shirt-navy
TUNA Yurt Reservations: We are currently taking reservations for use of the yurt this winter. If you want to make a reservation email yurt [at] utahnordic [dot] com (subject: Yurt%20Reservations) . Please specify the night you want to reserve, and list some alternative dates if you can (in case your preferred night is already taken). When your reservation is confirmed, you can book that... read more
The race schedule for this winter can be found here. Any changes or additions that occur will be found on this website.
The greeter calendar is now available for you to reserve a Mountain Dell greeter spot. One 3-hour greeting is required for each skier you have in the program.
This is how you do it:
- Make sure you are logged in to the TUNA website
- Visit the Mt. Dell greeter schedule at http://www.utahnordic.com/greeters and find an Open time slot that works for... read more
Join us from 7:00-9:00pm Monday, December 3rd at Sweet Library, Downstairs Conference Room for an opportunity to learn about all our winter Junior programs and sign up before the season is upon us. There will be coaches from the Comp and Jr. Comp programs to answer questions and present about our programs to help decide what program is right for you Bring your friends who are considering XC Skiing this year, or those who don't know anything about it and would like to learn more... read more
On September 4th our Junior Dryland programs started back up for athletes aged 8-19. This year we are continuing to build on the success of the Fall Comp and Fall Jr. Comp programs by integrating them more closely together so the younger athletes get to see the focus and intensity that the older athletes bring to their training and the older Comp athletes get an opportunity to lead and inspire the Jr. Compers. The Jr. Comp team has also started more regular rollerski workouts;... read more
Hello Fellow Nordic Skiers and Enthusiasts, and Happy New Year!
TUNA and Soldier Hollow are hosting the 2013 Junior Olympic Super Qualifier on February 1st and 2nd, and we need your help! Over 600 young and promising athletes will come to this exciting event. This year more than ever, we truly are in need of help as these dates conflict with The Boulder Mountain Tour in Sun Valley, and we are short a significant number of volunteers as a result. This is a truly fun... read more
Hi, we goofed and forgot to include White Pine Touring's ad in the November TUNA News which you just received. Since we cannot reprint and redistribute them, we are doing what we hope is the next best thing for our friends and long-time TUNA supporters, White Pine Touring, by sending you an email with their ad. We hope you don't mind and we promise to do better in the future.
Thanks for your understanding,
The editorial staff of TUNA News
October is a great time to grab the skate rollerskis to head up City Creek Canyon- there isn't as much traffic to worry about so your workout is totally uninterupted, plus it's beautiful and cold which helps keep you from getting as sweaty when you're struggling up one of the steeper pitches aroud mile 2.3.
On the Comp Team, we use the canyon as an opportunity to get a great specific strength (legs) workout in while at the same time focusing on proper technique and body... read more
Hi TUNA Members
September is here, which means our Fall Programs are beginning! We have an array of dryland program options for everyone from Jr. Comp aged athletes (8 and up) through Seniors/Masters programs for anyone looking to get in shape and/or participate in ski-specific workouts in preparation for the oncoming ski season. Please check out the following links on our website to find out more about program times/dates. Remember that any interested members can join any of the... read more