
Cross-country Skiing Course
Nordic (CrossCountry) Ski Course
Learn to travel safely and efficiently on cross-country skis both on and off track. The course covers equipment, conditioning, preparation, diagonal stride, uphill techniques, and downhill speed control, We do not cover racing or skating.
- Thu, Jan 4, 2024 - Mon, Apr 1, 2024
- Committee: Everett Nordic Skiing Program
- Members: $150.00 Guests: $205.00
- Availability: FULL, 33 on waitlist (40 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The Everett Branch offers a Nordic (Cross-Country) Ski Course each year during January and February. This course is designed for beginners, but experienced skiers are welcome to join us, brush up on technique, make new friends and skiing partners. The course is also well-suited for lift skiers that want a change of pace and an escape from the crowds.
The course includes one lectures and three field trips. Graduation requires attendance at the lecture, all field trips, taking an avalanche awareness class (no additional cost), taking the online low impact course (no additional cost), plus successful completion of one ski tour. In the classroom, we cover clothing and equipment, conditioning, preparation, and winter hazards. If you do not already have skis or boots, we advise waiting until after the equipment lecture before purchasing or renting. Actually, renting is reasonably inexpensive and a recommended way to get a good feel for the kind of skis you prefer.
Like most Mountaineer courses, we keep costs down by using volunteer instructors who have graduated the course and have qualified to instruct by attending our instructor clinics. Course fees include trail passes, but do not include parking passes, which will be required at some field trips.
Graduation qualifies you to ski with any Mountaineer branch and to pursue a trip leader and/or instructor role in future years.
Refund Policy:
- Cancel 2 weeks in advance 100% refund
- Cancel 1 week in advance 50% refund
- Cancel less than 1 week in advance - no refund
Badges you will earn:
Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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Nordic Lecture | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jan 4, 2024
Registration closes Jan 2
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0
participants
2 instructors
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Field Trip #1 | |||
Kahler Glen |
Sat, Jan 13, 2024
Registration closes Jan 11
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0
participants
6 instructors on waitlist
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Field Trip #2 | |||
Stevens Pass Nordic Center |
Sat, Jan 20, 2024
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
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35
participants
1 instructor on waitlist
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Kahler Glen |
Sat, Jan 20, 2024
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
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20
participants
0 instructors
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Field Trip #3 | |||
Erling Stordahl |
Sat, Feb 3, 2024
Registration closes Feb 1
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3
participants
1 instructor on waitlist
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Nordic Field Trip (optional) | |||
Erling Stordahl |
Sat, Feb 17, 2024
Registration closes Feb 15
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5
participants
10 instructors
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Touring skis, poles, and boots
Day pack with ten essentials
Clothing suitable for cold and/or wet conditions
You must register for this course to see course materials.