Ski School and Continuing Education

Ski School, Saturday, January 25, 2020: Date is tentative depending on confirmation with Hoodoo when it is up and running, usually around Thanksgiving.

Skill Development: A professional lesson is the best way to begin cross-country skiing. Firm grounding in basic technique leads to skiing proficiency more quick and increases enjoyment of this great winter sport. Joining a local ski club also offers excellent opportunities to practice new skills and learn from experienced skiers. For further development, we recommend the following aids to self directed learning:

Books: “Cross-country Skiing: building skills for fun and fitness” by Steve Hindman; The Mountaineers, 2005. Comprehensive treatment of all aspects of cross-country from racing to backcountry travel. The descriptions of basic and advanced technique are excellent. If you want just one book on cross-country skiing, this is it.

Videos: Thousands of cross-country skiing videos are posted on youtube, vimeo and other sites. These selections are among the best at explaining and demonstrating basic technique.

Classic (Diagonal Stride) Technique:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqb09bLVdoM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkczIolX0vM

Free Style (Skate) Technique:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brGZlZkCwyk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUBGWDUM4Ck&index=12&list=PLnryNkrTieonriKmmeFQcLiV-Gjjm5OGV

Telemark Turns:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U8jiKghcAg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvitKHeLl-4