Adult Cross-Country Ski Skills Camp at North Highlands Nordic

Registration opens
Nov 21, 15:00 AST
Registration closes
Jan 9, 23:00 AST

Calling skiers of all abilities to learn new technical skills, connect with fellow skiers, and enjoy time on the trails!

Cross Country Nova Scotia is offering an adult ski skills camp at North Highlands Nordic (NHN) in Cape North, Cape Breton Island, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. The camp is designed for beginner-through-advanced skiers who want to learn and improve their skate and classic skiing techniques. It features expert coaches John Cameron, John Graham, David Hubley, Dorian Hudec, Daniel Murray and Michelle Richards.

The program fee is $75. Daily trail access fees are $20. Participants are required to bring their ski gear, rental equipment is available for a fee at NHN. Accommodation costs are the responsibility of participants, and Highlands Hostel offers a rate of $54 a night. Registration is required!

The camp is designed for skiers of all abilities! We encourage beginners who want to get comfortable and safe on their skis to take part. The course also benefits more seasoned beginners who have skied for several years and want to ski more efficiently. Intermediate skiers will learn how to apply appropriate techniques on varied terrain. Advanced skiers can further refine their technical skills to master skiing over different terrain features.

DATES:

Jan 30 – Feb 1

ABILITIES:

  • Beginners who want to get comfortable and safe on their skis
  • Seasoned Beginners who may have skied for several years and want to ski more efficiently
  • Intermediate skiers who want to use techniques to ski more efficiently on various types of terrain
  • Advanced skiers can further refine technical skills to master skiing over a variety of terrain features

LOCATION:

North Highlands Nordic

29483 Cabot Trail, Cape North, Cape Breton Island, NS B0C 1C0

ACCOMMODATIONS:

*Accommodations expense is participant responsibility*

PARTICIPANTS:

  • Minimum: 10
  • Maximum: 30

FEE:

  • Registration: $75
  • Trail Access: $20/day (Purchase in advance by contacting 902-383-2479, nhn@xcski.ca or onsite at the Nordic Centre)

EQUIPMENT:

Required to bring your gear. Rental equipment is available for a fee at NHN.

REGISTER:

Registration is required!

CONTACT:

David Hubley – davidhubley@crosscountryns.ca

SCHEDULE

FRI JAN 30

  • 7:00–9:00 pm – Meet and Greet (Location: NHN)

SAT FEB 8

  • 9:30 am – Coaches and participants meet
  • • Equipment checks
  • • Group stretches
  • • Warm up
  • • Divide into groups (Location: NHN)
  • 10:30 am – Ski clinic (Location: NHN)
  • 12:00 pm – Lunch – Bring your own! (Location: NHN)
  • 1:00 pm – Ski clinic (Location: NHN)
  • 6:00 pm – Turkey Supper ($25, must be ordered through NHN) (Location: NHN)

SUN FEB 1

  • 9:30 am – Coaches and participants meet
  • • Group stretch
  • • Warm up lap
  • • Divide into groups (Location: NHN)
  • 10:00 am – Ski clinic (Location: NHN)
  • 12:30 pm – Lunch (Location: NHN)
  • Free time to ski or travel home

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