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Basic Cross Country Skiing Field Trip 1 - White Pass Nordic Center

Field trip: Basic Cross Country (Nordic) Skiing

Basic Cross Country Skiing Field Trip 1 - White Pass Nordic Center

Get out on the snow and learn the basics of cross-country skiing, while having fun and meeting new people!

Contacts

Karen Pyle
Karen Pyle
Primary Leader
  • G-XC 1 Beginner Groomed
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 3.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 100 ft

White Pass Nordic Center

Instruction begins at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Plan to be there by 8:30 a.m. to allow time to park, buy your trail pass and rent skis. We will be done for the day by 3:30.

Parking: Arriving at the pass from the west, take the second left into the big parking area on the left side of the road, across the street from the downhill ski area. Once in the parking lot, the Nordic Center is straight ahead. The parking lot attendant may direct you to take a left once you enter the lot but go straight to get a spot closer to the Nordic Center. Parking is free.

We will break into small groups led by 2-3 instructors. in the morning session you will learn to ski on mostly flat areas. We will eat lunch in the cafe yurt. For the afternoon, you will continue practicing on the flats and begin learning to go up and down gentle hills. For skiers who are ready, you will do a short tour with packs. 

Route/Place

White Pass Nordic Center


  • Green Trails Goat Rocks William O Douglas Wilderness No. 303S
    Green Trails White Pass No. 303
    USGS White Pass
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Touring skis (less that 70 mm wide to fit in tracks), boots and poles for the field trip. These can be rented at White Pass Nordic Center. Not sure if your skis will work? Bring them to the class and we will check.

Day pack (make sure everything fits in your pack with room for any layers you may shed):
Extra mid layer or insulated jacket
1 Extra pair of gloves/mittens
Snacks—small and accessible, bring extra
Lunch
Water
Sunglasses, small first aid kit, personal items
Rain gear--waterproof and breathable jacket and pants

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