Cross-country Skiing Course
Intro to Skate Skiing Course
Three week intro course for novices or beginners - afternoon session
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers course.
Contacts
- Sun, Jan 6, 2019 - Sun, Jan 27, 2019
- Committee: Seattle Skiing Committee
- Members: $95.00 Guests: $125.00
- Availability: 3 (12 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 6, 12:30-2:30 pm
- January 13, 12:30-2:30 pm
- January 27, 12:30-2:30 pm
If one of the field trips needs to be cancelled due to poor conditions, there is a make up class scheduled on February 2 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
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 1 will incur a $30 fee.
Badges you will earn:
Introduction To Skate Skiing Course
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.