X-Country Ski Lesson Feb

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Jan 28 at 10:30 - 3:30 Mayerthorpe Arena Sports Grounds.

Dress warm, bring a lunch

We are excited to have Anne Bradley as our instructor for these lessons


The following is the lesson itinerary

10:30-11:00

Introduction- what to expect today,

Xc skiing benefits, types of equipment, classic vs. skate, picking out equipment


11:00-11:30

  • Athletic stance-ankles bent, knees bent slight lean forward.
  • Try bounding on ski boot-one leg at a time
  • Put skis on- make a star.
  • Jump up with skis on.


11:30-12:00

  • Diagonal stride-demonstrate(no poles)
  • Ski with emphasis on using one leg at a time.
  • Swinging arms to get momentum.
  • Trying to get the most glide out of your ski.
  • Drill with one ski


12:00-12:30

Lunch- discussion of clothing


1:30-2:00

  • Poles
  • Double poling


2:00-2:15

Warm up/break-fueling your skiing


2:15-2:45

Candy cane scavenger hunt/touring on skis



Flat area

2:45-3:15

Hill-going up and down


3:15-3:30

Wrap questions



Registration open until Feb 18, 2023
Registration is Closed

Registration Fees

Option Price Remaining
Lesson Fee 15
Ski Rental (optional)