When it comes to enjoying downhill skiing or snowboarding most of us do it for fun on the weekends or whenever we have a chance to get out and enjoy nature. However, there are a number of North Shore residents who take skiing and snowboarding very seriously and perhaps may even be professionals or representing snow sport brands as ambassadors. Whatever the reason you love to enjoy downhill snow sports you will benefit from reading this article.
Skicosmos is an indoor training simulator fitness studio located near the Lower Lonsdale Avenue corridor of North Vancouver. Clients can take advantage of the huge screen that creates a virtual reality downhill experience while you use the side to side slider while standing to get the real life like experience one would get when going down the hill.
The Lonsdale corridor of North Vancouver has 3 really solid ski and snowboard hills within a 15 minute or less drive of Upper Lonsdale. Including Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver, Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver and Seymour Mountain over Northeast of Lynn Valley. Of course if you are really wanting a great day of snow sports you can head up to Whistler or Blackcomb mountains.
If you want to stay sharp on your skiing or snowboarding or perhaps just miss it during the warmer months, consider contacting Skicosmos. We had the opportunity to interview founder Apostolos Dedas below to get to know him and the business better for our readers.
How did the business get started and what do you like about operating here in North Vancouver?
We are skiers, ski instructors and kinesiologists passionate about the outdoors and skiing. We tried the simulator back in Europe and were stoked by the way it replicates real skiing. You get the sensation that you are actually skiing… and its so fun!
No better place for Skicosmos to come to life than North Vancouver nestled between snow hills, by the ocean but so close to the mountains. People are awesome here and passionate about skiing.
It has been such a pleasure and blessing to watch so many happy faces after finishing their ski sessions.
What are the services that you offer in terms of helping clients with their skiing and snowboarding?
We utilize state of the art ski simulators to help skiers and snowboarders of all levels to improve their technique, strength and stamina while building their confidence.
We are the only place in North America where skiers can try their ski boots (on the simulators) before they buy them. We also offer high quality ski and equipment rentals, boot fitting, exclusive ski apparel and serve delicious Moja coffee in our coffee shop.
Have you ever worked with any professional athletes and what was that like?
We work with all level of skiers. From local ski schools to pro and FIS level racers to stay in shape year round and win more races!
We work in line with their ski coaches on their weaknesses and help build stronger and better skiers and riders.
SkyTechSport simulators are a full match of physical forces and biomechanics of skiing and snowboarding.
Sensations are identical as well, and we love seeing pro athletes and beginners improve their skiing.
Best way to achieve a step-by-step post- injury recovery that simulates natural compensatory mechanisms.
If some of our readers want to get services with you what’s the best way for them to reach out?
Bookings can be done on line through our website or call 604.418.0387.
In your spare time outside of running the business what do you do for activities?
Skiing, ski touring, trail running, and sailing.
Is there anything else you might want our readers to know about you or your business?
Skicosmos is an innovative project that became a reality to help skiers of all levels improve their skiing.
Skicosmos is a unique ski hub that allows ski enthusiasts to ‘carve year round’, bringing the ski community together.
Racers, free riders and free stylers all meet at Skicosmos to work out, have a coffee, shop exclusive ski gear, and watch ski movies or World cup races.
The exercise workout we offer is one on one training, there is no stress, you are not going to hurt yourself and you still get the movements of skiing, feel how the forces are going to react on your body. It is by far the closest thing to skiing on the slopes. A great way to teach people how to ski properly.
NOTE: in 15 minutes on the ski simulator you can get the same loads as during a whole training day on the slopes.
For more info visit their website or connect with them using social media on Instagram and Facebook, the facility location is suite #108 930 West 1st Street in North Vancouver.
