Strong for the Slopes: Build. Protect. Recover.

Name: Strong for the Slopes: Build. Protect. Recover.
Start: 2025-11-05T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-11-05T10:00:00-07:00
Location: 110 N F St, Salida, CO, United States, Colorado 81201

Schedule

Wed Nov 05 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

110 N F St, Salida, CO, United States, Colorado 81201 | Salida, CO

Ski season is coming. Will you be ready?
Every winter, countless backcountry athletes head to the mountains excited for powder days, only to burn out early or get sidelined by preventable injuries.
We’ve all been there: sore legs, tweaked backs, or energy that doesn’t last past lunch. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
That’s why we’re hosting Strong for the Slopes, a 3-part winter performance series led by Dr. Anna Skaggs, PT, DPT designed specifically for backcountry athletes who want to build strength, stay resilient, and recover smarter this winter.
Event Details: All talks are FREE to attend and take place at Salida Mountain Sports at 9:00am.
📍 Salida Mountain Sports
⏰ 9:00am – 10:00am
October 1, 2025 at 9:00am
Build Your Base: Off-Season Training for Skiers & Riders
Learn how to train smart now so you can ski, ride, or tour longer, stronger, and with fewer injuries once the snow falls. This workshop covers the key strength, mobility, and balance work that keeps your legs fresh, your core stable, and your body ready for opening day! Walk away with key exercises to help you begin preparing for the winter sports season immediately.
November 5, 2025 at 9:00am
Protect Your Season: Injury-Proof Your Winter Sports Season
Learn practical strategies to keep your body resilient on skis and splitboards. This session covers the key exercises, movement patterns, and habits that reduce your risk of common winter sports injuries, so you can stay on the mountain stronger and longer all season. Leave the talk knowing your personal areas of weakness and what you can do to proactively prevent injury.
December 3, 2025 at 9:00am
Recover for the Next Run: Strategies for Faster, Smarter Recovery for Backcountry Athletes
Maximize your performance and minimize downtime with effective recovery strategies for winter athletes. Learn how to care for your muscles, joints, and energy between sessions on the slopes, so you can bounce back faster, reduce soreness, and stay strong for every run this season. Leave knowing 5 key strategies to recover faster after a long day on the slopes.
About Dr. Anna Skaggs:
Dr. Anna Skaggs, PT, DPT, is the founder of Mountains & Motion Physical Therapy here in Salida. As both a physical therapist and athletic coach, she helps mountain athletes stay strong, prevent injuries, and keep doing what they love on our trails, rivers, and mountains. Dr. Anna brings practical, down-to-earth strategies you can put into action right away so you get more days outside, moving at your best.