Skate Skiing - Soldier Hollow, Midway (Intro Clinic)

*This is a lottery event. You will be notified on Dec 7th if you got in. If you are on the waiting list, you will be notified as spots open up.

Itinerary:

11:30 am - Carpooling

12:30 pm - Rent Gear

1-4 pm - Ski Lesson and Ski

Directions - Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, Midway

Cost - FREE Solider Hollow Day Pass and Rentals (sign waiver on arrival)

Activity - Skate skiing - skiing 1-2 mile trails (easy-moderate) 

     What is skate nordic skiing and why do I love it?

Skate skiing is a relatively new way to nordic ski and the techniques have evolved a lot in the last fifty years so there is always something to learn or improve.  Skate skiing can be really fast and dynamic and that can make it super fun!

Link to Soldier Hollow Nordic Center Soldier Hollow Nordic Center

Nordic Shop Rates Pricing Nordic Shop Rates

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     Intro Clinic Schedule:

• 11:30 am - Carpooling
• 12:30 pm to 1 pm - assist with ski rentals, waivers, etc          
  • warm lodge / shop with bathrooms 

   

• 1 pm - On snow in the upper teaching area!          
  • Introductions and XC Ski Experience
  • Talk about some differences in our equipment 

   

• We will cover this video, so it is good to watch in advance: Cross-Country Skate Skiing for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started || REI
• Basics in the upper teaching area:          
  • Basic body position for stability
  • Putting your skis on
  • Basic push and glide with alternate poling
  • Add a glide
  • Shift weight
  • Stop and turn
  • Falling and getting up 

   

• Ski out and down Lower Hollow to the Stadium which has a longer flat space to practice, and we may ski the Sprint Loop or stay in the stadium area depending on skills and snow:          
  • double pole
  • push and glide
  • V1 technique on both left and right (we will not cover V2 or V2 alternate in an intro clinic)
  • wedge turn or step turn
  • V1 uphill
  • downhill in parallel or full wedge 

   

• 3 pm (ish) - Optional Ski! Depending on snow coverage and skill level, we will ski one or both of these loops, and if you’re too tired already we will ski you back to the lodge first!          
  • option a: cowboy way to heber valley express loop
  • option b: lower hollow to pony express loop 

   

• The ski area closes at 4 pm so we will have wrapped up before then!

Gear - Skate skiis/poles/shoes (can rent), gaiters (optional - can rent), (NO COTTON) thermal top and bottom (synthetic yoga pants), wool socks or

just not cotton socks, snow pants (if it will be snowing, otherwise they get too hot), long sleeve fleece, light waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camelback or regular back pack (with space remaining to shove clothes in when you get too warm), 1 Liters water, 3-4 snacks +road trip snacks and such

     Tips on what to Wear/Bring:

• Dress as if you were going to be running in the same temperature, but with clothing that will stay warm when wet or is weather resistant.  You will get wet from falling in the snow and sweating.
• Much XC ski clothing has breathable sections in heat areas and wind resistance on the front.  A single thin layer on top and bottom which may be synthetic or wool, with thin wool socks, and a vest or lightweight jacket for wind is usually sufficient.  If you only have leggings, a pair of shorts over the top adds wind resistance.
• Lightweight gloves or mittens that fit well, water proof is nice, but not required, and something to cover your ears like a buff.  Sunglasses or clear glasses depending on the day.
• A small waist pack for keys, phone, snack, and maybe a small water bottle is recommended.  It needs to be small, and not bounce or get in your way and not a backpack because backpacks change weight distribution and will make it harder for you.
• You may wish to bring a change of socks and other clothes for the drive home.  I usually need a full change of clothes!
• An updated clothing recommendation will be made in the slack channel based on the temperature and forecast!

Rentals  - FREE at Soldier Hollow

Lead Guide: Ann Von Brincken 385-787-8778

Base Commander: Emily Hacken 801-860-4591