Below are some of the most well-known and easy-to-learn-about PG programs in the US, with links to various website and, if applicable, some takeaways and notes from current and former MNC athletes who current have/have had involvement.
If you are interested in pursuing your skiing with MNC, either as a post-grad opportunity or in conjunction with enrollment at a school like UVM (independent of the NCAA team) please don’t hesitate to reach out to coach Adam!
Here are some other PG webpages and additional links/videos:
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (Sun Valley, ID)
Sun Valley is a resort town with a wealth of resources for skiers including bike paths, great mountain trails, a rollerski treadmill, and a gym specific to the program.
Bridger Ski Foundation (Bozeman, MT)
The central club in a recent massive surge of college skiers in the area, BSF is led by Andy Newell (jointly with Nordic Team Solution) and is a big presence in Bozeman in terms of Nordic training, events, grooming, and racing.
Montana Endurance Academy (Bozeman, MT)
As noted above, Bozeman is blossoming with Nordic options. MEA has both a summer collegiate option as well as a more traditional PG offering.
New York Ski Education Foundation/NYSEF (Lake Placid, NY)
Across the lake is a long-standing Nordic program that is also offering post-grad opportunities for athletes. NYSEF has awesome access to a rollerski loop, the Olympic Training Center, and the great ADK mountains.
Sugar Bowl Academy (Truckee, CA)
On the opposite coach from us is SBA, one of the few “ski schools” outside the east.
Green Mountain Valley School (Waitsfield, VT)
A bit closer to home here! Many of us know GMVS skiers and coaches, and our athletes often train and compete year-round with GMVS athletes. For an option that doesn’t involve moving across the country, this is certainly an option to check out along with SMS (below).
Stratton Mountain School (Stratton, VT)
Again a program many of us are familiar with. Without jumping across the USA, you could dip down to southern VT for a different experience and familiar racing within the NENSA framework and beyond.
Design-Your-Own (Anywhere!)
Considering a trip to Sweden or Norway? How about to the north in Canada? Lots of clubs and teams are willing to work with PG athletes to facilitate training and schedules that work for them. Kai Richter spent a year in British Columbia, which was a great change of pace that still allowed online courses.
Strong Nordic programs and clubs that offer summer and year-round training (though not necessarily a dedicated “PG” program):
Team Soldier Hollow (Midway, UT)
Auburn Ski Club (Soda Springs, CA)
Loppet Nordic Racing (Minneapolis, MN)
Endurance United (Minneapolis, MN)
