Location and Schedule
Quick Overview
True North Development Cycles are delivered in carefully selected alpine environments in Austria (primary) and other European locations (secondary).
Cycles are capacity-limited, and application-based.
Currently, cycles run in two seasonal windows:
Fall: October–December
Spring: April–May
Each cycle is complete on its own, with options for athletes to return back-to-back or in future seasons, depending on availability and capacity.
In Practice
Where We Train
Focus on high-quality alpine terrain and glacier skiing where appropriate
Location choices prioritize learning value, technical challenge, and snow consistency
Secondary European locations may be used for special cycles
Cycle Scheduling
Development Cycles run Saturday (arrival day) to next Saturday (departure day)
There is a semi-informal meeting with coaches and other athletes on arrival and departure days at dinner time. The goals are orientation (for arriving athletes), getting to know the team and celebration of successes (for departing athletes). Participation is highly encouraged
Each Development Cycle is ideally delivered over 6 consecutive days (~25 hours on-snow), but in exceptional cases (low visibility, safety, emergencies) it may be completed in 5 days
Flexible training window (Development Cycle not starting and ending on Saturday) is available for Dedicated Teams
Capacity and Participation
Development Cycles are capacity-limited and application-based
Early booking ensures spots, as once a cycle is sold out, additional participants cannot be added
Athletes must have sufficient fitness and recovery capacity for full back-to-back skiing days
Gym and off-snow preparation are encouraged but not mandatory
Returning or Consecutive Cycles
A single Development Cycle is complete on its own
Athletes may choose to:
Take back-to-back cycles if capacity allows
Return later in the same season or in future seasons
Coaches provide guidance on planning return cycles, including training focus and consolidation strategies
Logistics
Accommodation, flights, and airport transfers are arranged independently by athletes
Guidance is provided for location suitability and logistics coordination
Teams or groups may assign a “team captain” for shared logistical coordination
Key Principles
Focused on learning quality and long-term development, not convenience or short-term gains
Attendance is intentional, not assumed from year to year
Progress is supported through deliberate preparation, in-cycle coaching, and post-cycle reflection
Weekly Plan*
Dev. Cycle Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Morning Plan Arrival On-snow On-snow On-snow On-snow On-snow On-snow Departure Evening Plan Dinner Gym Seminar Gym Dinner