Nordica athlete Dominik Paris in action. | GEPA
On-snow access to the latest Nordica race skis gives developing racers a chance to test, compare, and fine-tune equipment setups ahead of the season.
Junior alpine racers preparing for the 2026–27 season will have expanded opportunities to test Nordica’s latest race equipment through race test fleet programs available at Mt. Hood summer camps and Ski Club Vail.
Designed to give athletes direct access to the newest race ski technology, Nordica’s 2026–27 test fleet program allows junior racers to experience different models, constructions, and setups in real training environments — an increasingly important part of athlete development and performance preparation.
Mt. Hood Summer Camp Test Fleet Access
For athletes and programs attending summer camps at Mt. Hood, Nordica will make its 2026–27 race test fleet available for coordinated access throughout the camp season.
While Nordica representatives will not be physically present at Mt. Hood camps, programs and coaches can reserve equipment in advance to support on-snow athlete testing during scheduled camp sessions.
The program gives junior racers the opportunity to ski on the latest Nordica race equipment while comparing setups across disciplines and conditions in a summer training environment.
Registration and Coordination Information
Programs interested in coordinating Mt. Hood test fleet access should contact:
Cam Heald
cam.heald@nordicausa.com
Full Nordica Race Fleet Available at Ski Club Vail
In addition to Mt. Hood access, Nordica is also offering a full fleet of race skis available for reservation and on-snow testing through Ski Club Vail during the season, weather and conditions permitting.
Unlike the Mt. Hood program, Ski Club Vail testing opportunities may include direct support from Nordica representatives alongside coaches and athletes in a high-performance training environment.
Athletes, coaches, and clubs interested in scheduling equipment testing through Ski Club Vail should contact:
Paul Suomi
Ski Club Vail
Why Equipment Testing Matters for Junior Racers
As ski technology and race setups continue to evolve, access to structured testing opportunities has become an important part of junior athlete development. Programs like Nordica’s test fleet initiative allow racers to gain confidence in their equipment choices while experiencing the same caliber of gear used at elite levels of alpine racing.
By expanding access through premier training venues like Mt. Hood and Ski Club Vail, Nordica continues to support athlete progression and hands-on development for the next generation of racers.
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