Backcountry Nordic Ski School (BNSS)

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In December, we hold an interactive Zoom lecture on clothing, selection of skis and avalanche awareness. In January, you get three full days on the snow with lessons geared to your level of skill and endurance. The first on-snow day is at a Nordic center and focuses on becoming comfortable on skis and basic flat-track skills. The second snow day will emphasize basic downhill and uphill techniques. The third day is a trip into the backcountry, with the location tailored to the skill level of your group.

Fill out the Application in the lower right hand side that gives us your skill level and preferences, then once you finish the Application, go ahead and register to schedule your field trip preference.

Your Field Trip choices (three days)  are one of the three following options: 

1. Wednesday Jan 6, 13, and 20

2. Weekend Option 1: Sat-Sun Jan 9 and 10 and Sat Jan 23

3. Weekend Option 2:  Sat-Sun Jan 23 and 24 and Jan 30

Selecting one of the weekend options means that you will also need to make a room reservation at Snow Mountain Ranch near Winter Park where we will complete our first two field days consecutively.  We will help you find roommate(s) at our introductory meeting.

Topics discussed in class:

• Proper skis/gear/clothing for the terrain and conditions you want to ski
• Better balance techniques
• Diagonal stride, including poling
• Downhill maneuvers (includes stopping, which is always good to know…)
• Turning maneuvers
• Climbing maneuvers – herringbone, side-step, side-step traverse, etc.
• Avalanche awareness

Email the Backcountry Nordic Ski School Director at carolmunch@gmail.com