Summer College Program
College athletes are invited to join Snø Racing’s Summer Collegiate Training Program: a high-level, coach-led training environment for athletes who want to put together a big summer of training while enjoying the grind with a great crew.
We bring together a motivated, competitive and fun group of collegiate athletes in the Twin Cities. The program is for skiers who are serious about getting faster, and who know the best training happens when you’re surrounded by teammates who push you, support you and make the work enjoyable.
Dates: June 1 to August 23
Coaching
The program is coached by Head Coach Jake Stiele and the Snø Racing staff. Most days, college athletes train alongside Snø Racing’s year-round athletes, with some sessions designed specifically for the college team.
What’s included
- A fully periodized training plan designed to build fitness all summer long
- Daily access to experienced coaching
- Daily training opportunities with a high-level group of athletes
- A field lactate test
- Two rollerski treadmill sessions, with the possibility of additional sessions
Training schedule (tentative)
- Morning workouts on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, with locations rotating throughout the Twin Cities
- Two afternoon strength sessions per week at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead
Expect quality sessions, good vibes and teammates who will make you better.
Optional VO2 test
For additional performance testing, we offer a VO2 test for $150 (regularly $250). It adds detail to what you need to see training adaptations based on your metabolic capacity. Benefits alongside the lactate test:
- Accurate fitness benchmark
- Shows your true cardiovascular capacity, more precise than guesswork or basic heart-rate estimates.
- Personalized training zones
- Sets exact intensity levels (L1 to L5), so workouts are more effective and you can trust you are training the way that is best for you.
- Performance tracking
- Lets you see real progress over time if you repeat testing over the coming months and years.
- Identifies strengths and limits
- Reveals whether you’re limited by endurance, efficiency or conditioning.
Optional altitude camp
Join the team for an optional altitude training camp in Park City, UT from July 20 to August 2. Cost: $1,480.
- Daily coached workouts
- Meals
- Housing
- Ground transportation during the camp (air travel not included)
Train hard, recover well and enjoy two weeks of focused altitude training with your teammates. If this is your first altitude camp, we will adjust your individual training so you benefit from it.
Payment information
To avoid processing fees, you may pay by check. Email info@snoracing.org or mail your check to Snø Racing, PO Box 16571, Minneapolis, MN 55416. Once submitted, program payments cannot be refunded.
We hope to see you this summer!