Cross-country Skiing Course
Intro to Skate Skiing Clinic
A three-week course for novice or beginning skate skiers.
- Rolling Enrollment: Sat, Jan 9, 2016 - Sat, Jan 30, 2016
- Committee: Seattle Skiing Committee
- Members: $95.00 Guests: $125.00
- Availability: 12 (15 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:
- January 9, 9:15 to 11:30 AM
- January 23, 9:30 to 11:30 AM
- January 30, 9:30 to 11:30 AM
If one of the field trips needs to be cancelled due to poor conditions, there is a make up class scheduled on February 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
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 January 6 will incur a $15 fee.
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.