It’s Time to Train: Pre-Season Dry Land Conditioning

Alice Merryweather U.S Women’s Alpine Ski Team

It’s Time to Train: Pre-Season Dry Land Conditioning

The mountains may still be waiting for winter’s first blanket of white, but the work to be ready for ski season starts now. Every great ski season begins long before the first bullwheel spins—and that’s why we’re inviting all Kirkwood Ski Team athletes to join our Dry Land Ski Conditioning program starting Thursday, September 18th at South Tahoe CrossFit.

This program is built specifically for Kirkwood athletes to enter the season strong, fast, and resilient—both physically and mentally.

Why Train Now? Ski racing and freeriding push your body to the edge. Strength, balance, agility, and endurance are non-negotiables if you want to ski your best and avoid injuries. Pre-season training is where champions are made—it’s about building the foundation that lets you rip harder, recover faster, and stay healthier all season.

Our dry land sessions focus on four key areas:

Strength: Building power in legs, core, and full body.
Cardio Conditioning: Ski-specific workouts that mimic mountain demands.
Mobility & Flexibility: Injury prevention through stretching and movement.
Mental Training: Focus, resilience, and race-day readiness.

Program Details

Starts: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Schedule: 3:00–4:15 PM | Every other Thursday until ski season, then weekly on Thursdays
Location: South Tahoe CrossFit
Who: Open to all Kirkwood Ski Team athletes (Full-Time Athletes only once the ski season begins)

Reach out to Kylese or Dana to see if your athlete is ready to step into the full-time program.

• Kylese: Kylese@Kirkwoodskiteam.com

• Dana: Dana@Kirkwoodskiteam.com

Meet Your Coach: Kylese Markt

Our Athletic Director, Kylese Markt, knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level. As a former Nor-Am ski racer, CrossFit competitor, and certified trainer with a Master’s in Sports Psychology, Kylese brings both elite-level experience and science-backed training methods to our athletes. Her goal: help every Kirkwood skier maximize performance, minimize injury risk, and step into the season with confidence.

Let’s Put in the Work

The snow will be here before we know it. This is your chance to get ahead, build your base, and set yourself up for a season to remember.

Don’t wait for the lifts to spin—start training now.

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