Training

When there's snow, we try to go skiing. Otherwise, we run, roller ski, ski-erg, and do strength training.

Training Program

Technique

Pole running(bounding, ski bounding, ski walking, etc) is a great one. It's low impact and the technique can be adjusted for use during easy zone one training all the way up to maximum intensity intervals.

Ski walking and bounding are full body exercises and fairly closely mimic skiing plus are still pretty convenient as all you need are a pair of poles and your running shoes. I recommend poles 10cm shorter than your classic poles, though your classic poles will work in a pinch.