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Group Lessons Offered Saturday and Sunday
10:00AM and 1:00PM
Folks ask us all the time, "Do I need a ski lesson".
And the answer is YES!
There is a technique to learn and lots of information that you should know to get started in the sport. It's true, anyone can walk on cross country skis, but actually skiing is a different matter. You want to look good and glide away the day don't you?
Group
Ski Lessons are offered
on Saturdays and Sundays
NO TRIAL FEE
$3 PARK ENTRANCE FEE PER VEHICLE
Other group lesson times may open up in the afternoon if there is demand. Certainly we will try and accommodate groups that have their own gesr or if rental equipment starts coming back in or is still available.
Private
Lessons at Other Times By Reservation,
or if the instructor is available.
One Hour Private Lesson $45.00 per person
Advanced Telemark Tours and Lessons available.
Standard
Lesson Format:
Our
lessons and tours are perfect for beginners~ If you've never
tried cross-country skiing now is the time to give it a glide!
Backbone
Farm Kick 'n' Glide Cross Country Ski Lesson
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1 Hour Lesson - Designed For Beginners & Intermediates
- Approx
60 minute ski lesson where you learn all the basics of cross-country
(nordic) skiing. We teach you about equipment, how to get
up from a fall, uphill techniques, including the herringbone
and sidestep uphill technique, the diagonal stride, double
poling and how to maximize the skis glide potential. You will
be introduced to downhill techniques including the snowplow
and telemark turn. You will also learn a little about winter
travel including hypothermia awareness and how to keep warm.
- After
lesson you are then free to explore the trails of the HERRINGTON MANOR STATE PARK,
"Hi Crede,
Just a note of thanks for giving your time yesterday
afternoon. We enjoyed the skiing, your teaching and humor, and the beautiful snowy fields. We hope to return before winter ends, bringing some more friends to share a new adventure and a chance to explore the trails. It was nice to meet all of you, of course even Lucky - please give him a 'pat' on the head." Jeff
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Lessons
are available for folks wanting to focus on
downhill techniques etc. Call for information.
Guided
Tours: Want a lesson and a tour for your group? 2 hour guided tours may be available. Call for info.
Special
Backcountry Telemark Tours. Call for information. We even have some powder stashes in remote locations for willing, skilled and properly equipped clients. Descents exceed 1,000 vertical per drop (when conditions are right) and and can include a few such backcountry runs in one day. Trees, steep, deep, shuttles and lunch provided.
Gratutities for Guides and Instructors is Appreciated
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