CROSS COUNTRY
Accred Prog/Collecting Data - Participant will analyze various situations and make decisions based on the information obtained. Includes small party rescue situations, traveling safely and effects from weather.
Accred Prog/Put It Together - In the third course participants will be managing the 2 days with their newly acquired skills from the past 2 courses. Route finding, decision making and managing safety scenarios that we will create will be done by the group. An assessment at the end of the day will follow on their progress. One day will be ascending to 4000 ft, weather permitting.
Accred Prog/Snowsense - Introduces participants to reading terrain/snow pack as well as types of natural and induced situations. Focuses on equipment and gear needed during daylight hours as well as overnight as well as team building skills. Provides introduction to transceiver usage, route selection and orienteering.
Cross Cntry Adaptive Teaching - This event will cover Developmentally Delayed Students, Blind, ADHD, ADD and physically challenged students. Cognitive techniques to communicate and engage in a safe manner along with activities for each group will be explored. Pacing, information load, refueling, dress and medicine will all be part of the lesson content. Tailoring the lesson to the student’s specific needs and how to get them sliding is the goal.
Cross Cntry Advanced Skiing Video - Uses video as a tool for the participant to improve all aspects of their Nordic package. Individual coaching and personalized lesson plans will be delivered to you. There will be many chances to see yourself on film so you can see the changes we can develop together. Focus on advanced movements to be analyzed within your technique, strategies and tactics.
Cross Cntry Classic Ski/Teach - At this event you can acquire a Level I, upgrade or exam prep. Teaching scenarios, activities, progressions, and kids games for each classical and freestyle discipline will be shared. Time will be set aside for you to teach your group and gain practice, preparation and feedback on your lesson plan and delivery. Skiing improvement, movement analysis and creating teaching programs will also be reviewed. Bring your classical and freestyle gear. As always, your questions and topics will guide the direction of activity.
Cross Cntry Instruct Train Course - This 3-day course will review beginner to advanced teaching activities and strategies with your students. Practice teaching time and how to make an effective change in a student’s skiing will be a major part of the clinic. Movement analysis with video for yourself and of others to unlock the secrets of the intermediate rut will be reviewed. A great way to buff up on the skills and techniques
Cross Cntry Level I Learn to Classic/Skate - This event is for skiers to become Level I certified or to attend and upgrade if already certified. Level I explores teaching, skiing and professional knowledge of Nordic Track Skiing and the upgrade can be geared specifically to the participant’s needs. Both classic and freestyle will be covered.
Cross Cntry Lite Backcntry Tour - Light touring gear as compared to performance track gear is recommended. Ankle high boots with support, 75 mm, NNN BC or SNS BC bindings and skis with waist of 50-60 mm and tip/tail 70-85 ¾ edge (your choice, no matter) are recommended. Climbing, descending and traveling in off-piste snow will be covered in the technique area as well as fitting equipment. What should go in a daypack and how to use will also be covered. A long day tour or two tours, depending on the situation, will allow us to practice what we will be discussing. Climbing, traveling, descending, transitioning, hydration, energy, timing and orienteering will be topical areas we will cover in greater depth before departing or en route.
Cross Cntry Skate/Ski/Teach - Everything you wanted to know about skating. We will share with you the new contemporary components of skating and build a sound base of gliding. We will review each of the maneuvers, as well as activities and strategies to teach each one of them. Fitting gear and waxing will also be detailed. Climbing, tempos and transitions from one maneuver to another will be shared
Cross Cntry Video Ski Improvement - Uses video as a tool for the participant to improve all aspects of their Nordic package. Individual coaching and personalized lesson plans will be delivered to you. There will be many chances to see yourself on film so you can see the changes we can develop together. A great way to change your skiing and understanding of what you are doing. Waxing and fitting gear will also be reviewed. Intermediate to above skiing level.
TELEMARK
Telemark Bumps/Trees - all Levels - This event will mix tree and bump skiing together in their many skiable acres under the canopy. Safe skiing using a high degree of visual acuity along with the strategies and techniques to ski bumps and trees will be shared. A more learn-to group and advanced group will comprise the split for this event. Some of the most unique trails and conditions, so be ready for anything.
Telemark Bumps/Trees Interm/Adv - This event will mix tree and bump skiing together because of their many skiable acres under the canopy. Safe skiing using a high degree of visual acuity along with the strategies and techniques to ski bumps and trees will be shared. A more advanced approach will be explored for this event.
Telemark Exam Prep - This will be a mock or practice exam for Level II & III, Development and DCL Team. A written test and review, skiing tasks and teaching scenarios will be offered with feedback so you know where you are in your education. Of course, this will be done in the traditional Nordic experiential fashion where testing can be fun and rewarding.
Telemark Glades Interm/Adv - This event is for intermediate and advanced skiers. More of a performance-based teaching style will be utilized here. Skiing with feedback, along with an occasional activity or drill to help will be our style. Lots of exploration and search for the best snow quality and how to read a mountain will also be part of this event. Safety measures and efficient skiing utilizing a high degree of visual acuity will be explored.
Telemark Intro/Intermediate Bumps - A review and primer to improve your Telemark skills will start the syllabus. Once you are comfortable we will begin to explore bumps, learning the fine art of finesse and pressure control, along with different Telemark turns. Speed control, skiing the fall line, tactics, techniques and approaches for bump skiing will be explored.
Telemark Intro/Intermediate Bumps and Trees - This event will mix tree and bump skiing together in their many skiable acres under the canopy. Safe skiing using a high degree of visual acuity along with the strategies and techniques to ski bumps and trees will be shared. A more learn-to approach will be explored for this event.
Telemark Level I Learn to Tele - Beginner progressions and movement analysis along with skier improvement will be the focus of these events. Utilizing the Telemark Components and understanding the many ways to introduce and learn the Telemark turn are the goals. Lots of skiing and practice teaching to insure the participant can tele, understand and teach the sport upon completion are our goals.
Telemark Level I Upgrade Festival - Beginner progressions and movement analysis along with skier improvement will be the focus of these events. Utilizing the Telemark Components and understanding the many ways to introduce and learn the Telemark turn are the goals. Lots of skiing and practice teaching to insure the participant can tele, understand and teach the sport upon completion are our goals.
Telemark Mini Academy - This is for all levels also and you can obtain Level I as in the Sno Pro Jam. Skier improvement with video and a quicker version of teaching activities for you to use to teach other students will be reviewed. Movement analysis of other skiers with description/prescription will be utilized throughout the two to get you ready for the season. Nordic surprises here too. Mostly geared to skier improvement for yourself.
Telemark Norwegian Tele Fling - This is our end-of-the-year fun, sun, bumps, corn and video, have great time, clinic. The content is on skiing at your pace with tips for improvement and how to teach less structurally and more to the senses.
Telemark Season Primer - Teaching methodologies, strategies, description/prescription for movement analysis, along with the best teaching activity for the level of student will be reviewed and practiced by all. Progressions for beginners and intermediates as well as some personal feedback for your early season skiing skills will be included. This event is guided by the group’s topics and questions also
Telemark Ski Improvement - This event will take in the conditions and apply it to your technique improvement. Lots on skiing in this event!
Telemark Spring Rally - Anything goes here. Level I to advanced, to off-piste, bumps or the park - we will service any of your needs. Telemark race included and the Norwegian Party will be there. Usually this event is fun and light hearted; you dictate the amount of info you want.
Telemark Tactics for All Terrain - Learn strategies to conquer and tame specific conditions and terrain according to your telemark ability. You will explore groomed, bumps, trees, and ungroomed snow so you can become comfortable in all situations from a tactics perspective.
Telemark Teaching/Skiing - This event is for participants that have at least a novice to above understanding of telemark skiing. This event will review the components of a telemark turn and how these basic movements can be taught successfully to diverse styles of students. Creative activities, small progressions, exercises coupled with movement analysis to target the concerned areas of students will allow people to learn to teach effectively. The group’s level will dictate the areas we teach in, all levels will be explored.
Telemark Telepalooza - For a nominal charge (to Telepalooza for events and beverage) you get to enjoy the Appalachian Mountain Telemarkers Festival and get your PSIA-E upgrade or Level I. A fun filled 2 days learning and participating in competitive and fun tele events.
Telemark Under 30 Event - Exploring the mountain with your peers is the focus of this course. Skill improvement, tactical choices for given situations and understanding the how and why of contemporary sliding is what you can expect. You may ride as a pack on skinny boards and wide boards, one plank or two. And you may split up into groups of riders and skiers. The group and the instructor will decide this at the event. In any case, “it’s all downhill and it’s all sliding.” Of course you get your 2 year PSIA/AASI continuing education credit too.
Telemark Video Ski Improvement - This event allows the telemark skier to specifically be coached on their level of telemark skiing to date. Movement analysis, personal lesson plans with activities crafted to meet your needs individually is our goal. Visual cues and markers for feedback that you can control as you improve will be taught. You should be able to negotiate blue square terrain before arriving (you might have some stance issues, but we’re used to that). We can share why and what we did with others in the group or it can be all about you! A great clinic to improve your skiing. Lots of video and skiing with the focus just on you!
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