PureXC is dedicated to the technical, tactical, physical and mental development of masters cross-country skiers with three days of sport-specific training and expert coaching in classic and skate techniques.
PureXC camps are a unique opportunity to receive individualized ski technique feedback from expert coaches, to increase fitness and mileage at a world-class ski venue, and foster new friendships in a fun, social and supportive environment.
Our Masters camps are intended for intermediate/advanced skiers (age 35+) who want to develop their ski technique, enhance fitness and delve deeper into how to better train for cross-country skiing. Read on for information on the venue, the coaches and a breakdown of all of the camps we offer.
PureXC masters ski camps run in partnership with Trail Sports at the Canmore Nordic Centre, a world-class ski venue five minutes from downtown Canmore, 20 minutes from Banff and one hour from Calgary. Situated at 1300 metres, the CNC (site of the 1988 Calgary Olympics) offers exceptional daily trail grooming and track setting for classic and skate skiing, and touts a trail system of 60-plus kilometres of varied terrain. Trail Sports offers a 10% discount to camp participants who are ski club members (Join a club!).
Industry-leading ski waxing and service is available at Trail Sports: Visit our shop or call (403) 678-6764.
Roddy Ward has coached high-performance, development and masters athletes for 20-plus years. He has more than a decade of experience as a national team coach and as the director of high performance and athlete development with Biathlon Canada. Roddy has a master’s degree in coaching from the University of Victoria and has guided athletes to win medals at the World Cup and World Championships. Roddy’s goal with PureXC is to provide masters athletes an exceptional experience focused on the improvement of all aspects of athletic development in the sport of skiing.
Meet Kelly, Lead Performance Dietitian and an expert in the field of nutrition for high-level athletes. Kelly holds a Masters of Science in exercise physiology and biochemistry. Read Kelly's impressive bio here.
CANSI Level 3 and 4 instructors who are lifelong skiers with years of experience in ski racing and as ski instructors and coaches.
Friday–Sunday, December 12–14, 2025.
Body position and timing for one skate, offset, double pole and diagonal stride. Cornering and agility work. Extensive focus on individualized video feedback.
Hydration for the masters athlete. USG (urine-specific gravity) hydration tests to individualize each person’s hydration strategy to match their training program.
In-season strength routine #1 and ski-specific core strength workout.
Saturday team dinner (Iron Goat) with guest speaker (TBD) | Menu | Directions
For further information, including a detailed breakdown of the camp schedule, pricing, cancellation & weather policy, accommodation etc. please refer to our handbook.
Our one-day camps focus on an increased understanding and application of cross-country ski techniques in classic and/or skate skiing.Expect individualized ski technique feedback with video analysis in each ski session, with small group ratios. Classic day covers diagonal stride, kick double pole, double pole. Skate day covers one skate, two skate, offset skate.
Adult cross-country skiers (age 30+) who want to develop their ski technique to the next level with specific attention to power position and power line.
Classic Technique Intensive: Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
Skate Technique Intensive: Sunday, Jan 25, 2026
9am-4:30pm (7.5 hours total)
$300 + GST
EARLYBIRD25: $275 + GST if registered before October 31, 2025
For skiers who are confident in classic techniques with room for improvement in skill and efficiency. Skiers should be able to diagonal stride up the teaching hill in the CNC stadium. Led by CANSI Level III and IV instructors.
Thursday January 8, 1pm–2pm
1 hour per session (4 hours total)
$150 + GST
Starting Thursday February 5, 1pm–2pm
1 hour per session (4 hours total)
$150 + GST
Need to take a breather on long hills? This course is for you! Improve efficiency on hills and flats and in terrain-based transitions through technical analysis and video feedback. Skiers should be confident in skate techniques with room for improvement. Skiers must be able to skate ski up the teaching hill in the CNC stadium. Led by Colin Norman, CANSI Level IV.
Starting Friday January 9, 9am-10am
1 hour per session (5 hours total)
$175 + GST
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