Building Better Skiers Strength Training for Mountain Athletes
New 6 Week Series!
New 6 Week Series!
Skiing asks a lot from your body, especially when you’re putting in long days, skiing variable terrain, or heading into the backcountry. Building Better Skiers is a 6-week strength series designed to help you feel stronger, more stable, and more prepared for the season.
Small groups. Expert coaching. Training built with skiers in mind.
6 weeks · 1 session/week · 8-person max · Runners’ Edge Alaska Midtown Clinic
Get Strong Before You Get on the Mountain
Stronger turns and longer days on the mountain all season long. That’s what this class is about. Over six weeks, you’ll build the stability, balance, and power needed to handle the demands of skiing, with in-person coaching and exercises tailored to your experience and ability.
Whether you spend your winter at the resort, touring in the backcountry, or doing a little of both, this is a chance to put in the work before ski season gets busy.
You’ll work on:
- Lower-body strength and endurance
- Single-leg strength and stability
- Core strength and control
- Balance and coordination
- Power and explosiveness
- Movement quality and control
- Strength for the demands of downhill and backcountry skiing
Built for Skiers. Led by PTs (and Skiers).
Ryan Baker, PT, DPT, CSCS and Trever Kingsbury, PT, DPT bring their backgrounds in sports physical therapy and strength and conditioning to the class, along with plenty of personal experience on skis, both alpine and in the backcountry.
They understand what skiing asks of your body and how to build strength that carries over to the mountain. You’ll get real-time coaching and feedback throughout each session, without having to figure it all out on your own.
Small Group. Individual Attention.
Groups are capped at 8 people, so there’s room to ask questions, get feedback, and make adjustments along the way.
You don’t need to be an elite athlete or a regular in the weight room. Exercises can be scaled to your experience and ability.
Whether you’ve been skiing for years or you’re getting started with backcountry skiing, you’re welcome here.
Who Is This For?
Building Better Skiers is for you if you:
- Ski downhill, tour, or splitboard
- Want to build strength before ski season
- Spend long days on the mountain
- Want more confidence in the gym
- Are new to structured ski-specific training
- Prefer high-level, in-person coaching over figuring it out on your own
You don’t have to be a hardcore skier. If you want to feel stronger and more prepared when you hit the mountain, this class is for you.
Program Details:
6-Week Series
October 14- Nov 18, 2026
Day & Time
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Location
Runners’ Edge Midtown Clinic
751 E 36th Ave #104, Anchorage, AK 99503
Group Size
Limited to 8 participants
Cost
$210
Led by
Ryan Baker, PT, DPT, CSCS + Trever Kingsbury, PT, DPT
Ready for Ski Season?
Your ski season starts before you click into your skis.
Six weeks. Small group. Ski-specific strength training. Let’s get to work.