Daily Nourishment for the
Ski* Bum
This clinic is Part 2 of a 4-part nutrition series designed for those of you with big plans to play in the mountains this winter. The nutrition series is included in our our SNOW PREP package, but is also open to the public. We highly suggest you attend all 4 clinics, but clinics can be attended stand-alone.
Clinic Description
An introduction to the role that carbohydrates, protein and fat play in your body as an active human. We’ll review the what and why behind the foods we eat on a daily basis and dive into how to structure your meals to nourish your active lifestyle. At the end of this session, you’ll leave with tools and personal goals to practice building your own Performance Plates.
*“ski” is a loose term around here. What we mean is:
Nordic lovers, mogul shredders,
backcountry patrollers,
blue run cruisers,
park riders, and all winter adventurers
who want to learn how to properly nourish themselves
for a full, active snow season
What’s Included
1-hour group nutrition education session
Actionable goals to implement in your daily life
A supportive, interactive group atmosphere in our amazing clinic space
Access to Colleen, a Registered Dietitian with over seven years of experience as an endurance coach working with athletes of all levels
Check out the whole series!
Series Overview
A nutrition workshop series designed to complement our snow conditioning classes, helping active individuals of all experience levels gain the knowledge and skills needed to elevate their performance and play outdoors this ski season.
Do you feel:
Overwhelmed by the amount of nutrition information and (mis)information for athletes?
Unsure of what types of foods your body needs as an active person?
Confused about how to fuel during outdoor activities?
Fatigued and struggling to recover from training?
Lost in managing gut issues during exercise?
Excited about the idea of hanging out with your community twice a month while learning cool new things?
Interested in nutrition coaching at a more affordable price than 1:1 sessions?
If yes, this workshop series is for you!
Full Series Descriptions
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In this session, we’ll dive into the principles behind sports nutrition for strength training in order to optimize your ski conditioning classes. We’ll break down the truths and myths around protein and muscle building, how to fuel before a strength session, and ways to enhance recovery.
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An introduction to the role that carbohydrates, protein and fat play in your body as an active human. We’ll review the what and why behind the foods we eat on a daily basis and dive into how to structure your meals to nourish your active lifestyle. At the end of this session, you’ll leave with tools and personal goals to practice building your own Performance Plates.
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Signs and Symptoms of Underfueling, REDs, and Tools for Navigating Body Image
An overview of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and common (and uncommon) signs and symptoms of an underfueled body. We’ll navigate how to look for these cues, reject food rules and give yourself permission to honor your own body intuition, and ways to adjust body image mindset. You’ll leave this session with a greater understanding of how incredible your body is and how to properly nourish it for life so that you can continue to play without limits!
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A deep dive into the science behind how to fuel before, during, and after endurance exercise in order to optimize play and performance. We’ll look at recommendations for fueling during backcountry excursions and long nordic skis, how the body utilizes nutrients during activity, and troubleshoot common barriers to eating in cold and exposed environments. You’ll leave with tools, recipes, and personal goals to implement into your ski days.
Colleen Shields, RD
Colleen is a board-certified Registered Dietitian with a background in coaching and sports nutrition for mountain athletes. With over seven years of experience, she’s passionate about helping active individuals nourish their bodies through simple, evidence-based, and intuitive approaches. Colleen’s mission is to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to play without limits.