About Prep & Prep Pro Teams – REGISTER HERE!
The completed Health History Form or doctor provided school sports physical is required by the first practice. Please email the completed form to glaciernordicskiteam@gmail.com
Need-based scholarships are available, please fill out the GNST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.
Prep & Prep Pro is one Team. Skiers will learn and improve classic and skate ski techniques while skiing varied terrain. They will also learn training techniques and ski knowledge and care, including kick waxing. Prep skiers are encouraged (but not required) to participate in local races, and the regional Intermountain Youth Camps (Mar 2-3 in Sun Valley). The Prep team is for registrants who have some cross-country ski experience. 
First time, younger skiers should register for Chet Hope Youth Ski League or Junior Jets. Beginning skier ages 12 and older should register for Teen Adventure. If you are a first-time Nordic skier, please contact us.
What is Prep vs Prep Pro?
Prep – Middleschool age nordic skiers with experience on skis who are looking for casual skiing opportunities. Racing is optional.
Prep Pro – Must have participated in at least one year of Prep. Is a Friday add-on for serious skiers interested in racing strategy and refining technique. We will meet approximately 8 Fridays through the season. They will also get priority on new loaner suits, and have occasional workouts with Comp.
Head Coach
Cameron Blake
If you have questions about the program, contact Cameron at 406-253-0361 or cameronsblake@gmail.com.
Assistant Coaches
Franz Ingelfinger, Ed Visnovske, Ed Nissen and Ryan Dye.
Ages
U14 and second year U12 (Ages 11 – 13), 6th through 8th graders. Age 10 with coach permission. Accomplished, second year U14 skiers (13 as of Jan 1), with coach permission, may elect to ski with the comp team.
Dates
November 7, 2023 to March 5, 2024, starting with dryland exercises then moving to snow when conditions permit.
Days & Time
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4 to 5:30 pm. We expect all skiers to be ready to ski at 4 pm, with their skis waxed and ready to go.
Dryland training is for both conditioning and learning technique. We 
encourage everyone to participate in Dryland, though you are welcome to join the program after we move onto snow. If you plan to join us after dry-land training, please send in your registration form as soon as possible if you would like to reserve rental gear.
Location
Practice locations will vary depending on snow conditions. We generally meet at the Glacier Nordic Center at Whitefish Lake Golf Course two days and at the Big Mountain Trails, one day per week. Early and late snow season we are generally at the Big Mountain Trails three days per week, which necessitates kids going straight from school to the Mountain. Dryland locations vary.
Cost
$425 – Prep: Includes a team hat for first time registrants.
$500 – Prep Pro: Includes 8 Friday sessions and a loaner race suit for the season.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both rentals and tuition, please fill out and submit our GNST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. Please fill out the form ASAP and email to jennie@glaciernordicclub.org.
Applicants will be notified by email no later than November 30, 2023. Awarded scholarships will be refunded to the household account payment method. If you need to spread out your payments, please select our monthly payment option. If you need assistance covering initial funds prior to scholarship acceptance, please email jennie@glaciernordicclub.org for assistance with solutions.
Gear Rental
Available for the season at a cost of $100 rental for a complete set, or $60 rental for either classic or skate gear. We will begin handing out rental gear in mid November. If you want to use some of your own gear, please plan for compatibility with our gear, which is NNN.
Note:
We encourage skiers to attend as many days as possible, but we realize they may not be able to make all practice days due to other obligations. Like any sport, you will progress faster the more time you put into it!
Registration Open
Register here for the 2023-24 Season
Prep Team Gear List
Poles for Dryland Training
For dryland training please bring a pair of poles that are slightly shorter than armpit length. We will have some loaner poles available for this training.
Ski Gear
You will need:
- Skate skis, skate poles (upper lip height), and combi boots with a cuff or dedicated skate boots.Classic skis, classic poles (mid-shoulder height), and combi or dedicated classic boots. Classic skis should be sized and dedicated to classic skiing with kick wax (no waxless or combis).
- Water belt or pack and water bottle.
- Basic kick waxes.
Clothing
Dress as you would for winter running.
For early-season dryland training:
- Cool-weather running clothes, wool socks and running shoes.
For ski training:
- A jacket for varying weather conditions, which include rain, wet snow, and cold weather. Please, no parkas—they limit your ability to move!
- Synthetic or wool clothing (no cotton!) that you can layer appropriately for weather conditions.
- A wind layer or jacket for more protection.
- Gloves, hat, sunglasses.