Cross-country Skiing Course
Intro to Skate Skiing Course
Three week intro course for novices or beginners.
- Sun, Jan 7, 2018 - Sun, Feb 4, 2018
- Committee: Seattle Skiing Committee
- Members: $95.00 Guests: $125.00
- Availability: FULL (16 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Skate skiing is a fast and exhilarating form of Nordic skiing!
This three-week course is designed for novice or beginning skate skiers. It is taught by knowledgeable and friendly PSIA-certified instructors on groomed trails. You will learn basic skating technique and movement patterns to get you gliding effortlessly down the trail.
Prerequisites: Previous skiing experience - either XC or alpine - will help facilitate a fast-track learning experience. Potential participants without previous skiing experience are encouraged to complete the Introduction to Cross Country class.
When:
- Jan 7, 9:30 - 11:30am
- Jan 21, 9:30 - 11:30am
- Jan 28, 9:30 - 11:30am
If one of the field trips needs to be cancelled due to poor conditions, there is a make up class scheduled on Feb 4 from 9:30-11:30am.
Where: Classes are held at the Sno Parks, east of Snoqualmie Pass. (See the required equipment list for a link to purchase the required groomed snow-park permit.)
Cancellations after 12/22 will incur a $15 fee.
Badges you will earn:
This course has no scheduled activities.
- Skate skis, boots & poles
- Clothing suitable for aerobic winter activities
- Groomed sno-park permit - one per vehicle
- Optional: fanny pack or small hydration pack with water and snacks
There are no materials for this course.