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WSTC Ski Classes 2007-2008 Season
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We have an exciting calendar for the 2007-2008 season – A diverse assortment of classes and clinics for Nordic classic and skating skiing on the trails, and telemark and randonee skiing on the slope. For the 2007-2008 season, WSTC has partnered with The Mountaineers Foothills Branch for Nordic track/skate and Telemark/Randonee lessons and clinics to offer a board range of offerings to the members of both clubs.
Please note:
Class Offerings Update - Jan 2008
Due to recent operational changes in running our XC ski courses, The Mountaineers will be running the ski courses at sno-parks in place of contracting operations to the Summit Nordic Center. The Mountaineers made this decision for the benefit of its students and maintain quality in its program. As a result we have needed to reduce our offerings on certain days (Saturdays in late Jan/Feb) and our kids course offerings. Students will also need to purchase sno-park permit-one per car. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in making these adjustments.
Ad-Hoc Ski Course Orientation and Gear Demo
Our regularly scheduled Orientations and Gear Demos occurred in Dec. We will have an ad-hoc Orientation and Gear Demo on Thursday Jan 3 at the end of Washington Ski Touring Club (WSTC) meeting at the Seattle REI. Meet at 8 PM outside the upstairs meeting room for the WSTC meeting. We will be on-hand to answer to questions about pre-course/pre-class preparation regarding gear, clothing, and lesson format including (including proper clothing, ski passes, sno-park permits, nutrition, ski conditioning) as well as submit enrollment paper work (skills survey, liability release forms). We have arranged for REI sales people to be on-hand to answer ski and snowshoe gear questions in the ski department.
Date: Jan 3, 8 PM, Seattle REI, 222 Yale Ave North, Seattle, Meet upstairs outside meeting room for WSTC meeting
Class Dates and Location
For all the 3-week courses, class time is 9:30-11:30 AM for morning sessions, and 12:30-2:30 PM for afternoon sessions.
For early January classes:
Saturday Nordic ski courses meet on Saturdays Jan 5, 12, 19 at the Lake Easton State Park sno-park located off exit 70 of I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass. Note: The trailhead is located at the end of the plowed road within the park at the west end of the park.
Sunday Nordic ski courses meet on Sundays Jan 6, 13, 20 at the Crystal Springs sno-park located 8 miles east of Snoqualmie Summit I-90 Exit 62 then .5 mile south on USFS Road 54.
For late January/February classes:
Sunday Nordic ski courses meet on Sundays Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 at the Crystal Springs sno-park located 8 miles east of Snoqualmie Summit I-90 Exit 62 then .5 mile south on USFS Road 54.
The one-day Hills clinic (Jan 27), Advanced Hills (Feb 10) clinic, Advanced skate (AM) and classic (PM) clinics meet on Sunday Feb 10 at the Crystal Springs sno-park located 8 miles east of Snoqualmie Summit I-90 Exit 62 then .5 mile south on USFS Road 54.
Note: Locations may change due to snow and grooming conditions.
A description and map of the Lake Easton State Park sno-park is available online at:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/winter/parks/nonmotorparks.asp?Park=15
A description and map of the Crystal Springs sno-park is available online at:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/winter/parks/nonmotorparks.asp?Park=156
Sno-Park Pass
A groomed area sno-park permits required at the sno-parks we are using, one per car. Daily passes cost $10; Seasonal passes cost $60 for sno-park permit with special grooming permit. Sno-park permits are available for purchase at many locations. More info about sno-parks and where to purchase, on the web go to:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/winter/permits.asp
New! Download the 2007-2008 Training Brochure.
Mark your calendars for the following classes and consider other areas in which you may be interested.
| Program | Date | Level | Locale | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-week Telemark & Randonee Lessons | Thursday Jan 10,17,24,31, Feb 7,14 7:30-9:30 PM |
All levels | Summit-at-Snoqualmie Ski Area | $135.00 |
| Program | Date | Level | Locale | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to X-Country Skiing Section 1 | Saturday Jan 5, 12, 19 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Lake Easton Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Introduction to X-Country Skiing Section 2 | Saturday Jan 5, 12, 19 12:30-2:30 PM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Lake Easton Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Introduction to X-Country Skiing Section 3 | Sunday Jan 6, 13, 20 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Introduction to X-Country Skiing Section 4 | Saturday Jan 26, Feb 2, 9 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| Introduction to X-Country Skiing Section 5 | Sunday Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Introduction to X-Country Skiing for Kids Section 1 | Sunday Jan 6, 13, 20 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| Introduction to X-Country Skiing for Kids Section 2 | Sunday Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| Intermediate X-Country
Skiing Section 1 | Sunday Jan 6, 13, 20 9:30-11-30 AM |
Intermediate/Advanced | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Intermediate X-Country
Skiing Section 2 | Saturday Jan 26, Feb 2, 9 9:30-11-30 AM |
Intermediate/Advanced | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| Intermediate X-Country
Skiing Section 3 | Sunday Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 9:30-11-30 AM |
Intermediate/Advanced | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Hills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on X-Country Skis | Sunday Jan 6, 13, 20 12:30-2:30 |
Intermediate/Advanced | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Hills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on X-Country Skis | Sunday Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 12:30-2:30 |
Intermediate/Advanced | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Introduction to Skate Skiing Section 1 | Saturday Jan 5, 12, 19 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Lake Easton Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Introduction to Skate Skiing Section 2 | Sunday Jan 6, 13, 20 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Introduction to Skate Skiing Section 3 | Saturday Jan 26, Feb 2, 9 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| Introduction to Skate Skiing Section 4 | Sunday Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 9:30-11-30 AM |
Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Intermediate Skate Skiing Section 1 | Saturday Jan 5, 12, 19 12:30-2:30 |
Intermediate | Lake Easton Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Intermediate Skate Skiing Section 2 | Sunday Jan 6, 13, 20 9:30-11:30 AM |
Intermediate | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Intermediate Skate Skiing Section 3 | Saturday Jan 26, Feb 2, 9 9:30-11:30 AM |
Intermediate | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| Intermediate Skate Skiing Section 4 | Sunday Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 9:30-11-30 AM |
Intermediate | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Hills, Hills, Hills: Master Hills on X-Country Skis: 1-Day Class | Sunday Jan 27 9AM -4 PM |
Advanced | Meany Lodge | $60.00 |
| Advanced Hills: Further the Mastering of Hills on Touring Skis: 1-Day Class | Sunday Feb 10 9AM -4 PM |
Advanced | Meany Lodge | $60.00 |
Advanced Skate
Skiing Technique Clinic
|
Sunday Feb 10 |
Intermediate/Advanced | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $40.00 |
Advanced Classic XC Skiing Technique Clinic |
Sunday Feb 10 |
Intermediate/Advanced | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $40.00 |
| Introduction to Snowshoeing Section 1 | Saturday Jan 5, 12, 19 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner | Lake Easton Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Introduction to Snowshoeing Section 2 | Saturday Jan 5, 12, 19 12:30-2:30 PM |
Beginner | Lake Easton Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Introduction to Snowshoeing Section 3 | Sunday Jan 6, 13, 20 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
| Introduction to Snowshoeing Section 4 | Saturday Jan 26, Feb 2, 9 9:30-11:30 AM |
Beginner | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| Introduction to Snowshoeing Section 5 | Sunday Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 9:30-11-30 AM |
Beginner | Crystal Springs Sno-Park | $80.00 |
Telemark & Randonee Multi-week Lessons
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skier, the multi-week program offers instruction in Telemark and randonee technique for all levels, applicable for improving your skiing on the groomed or in the backcountry. Program is taught six Thursday evenings at the Summit-at-Snoqualmie.
Course schedule:
Lessons: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb 7,14, 7:30-9:30 PM
Course Fee: $135.00
Cross-country
Multi-week Cross Country Ski Lessons
Introduction to Cross Country Skiing
Want to learn to cross country (XC) ski? This 3-week course is designed for the new and beginner skiers who want to learn basic classic (XC) technique. Whether your goal is ski logging roads, groomed ski trails, or the untracked backcountry, this is the course for novice skier to start with. The course taught by PSIA instructors on groomed trails and will cover the basics: basic balance, classic striding, going uphill, and handling gentle downhill runs. See notes section below.
COURSE FEE: $80.00 members
LESSON SCHEDULE
| Section 1 | Saturday | January 5, 12, 19 | 9:30-11:30 AM |
| Section 2 | Saturday | January 5, 12, 19 | 12:30-2:30 PM |
| Section 3 | Sunday | January 6, 13, 20 | 9:30-11:30 AM |
| Section 4 | Saturday | January 26, February 2, 9 | Cancelled |
| Section 5 | Sunday | January 27, February 3, 10 | 9:30-11:30 AM |
Introduction to Cross Country Skiing for Kids
Courses for Kids have been cancelled this season due to lack of supervisory staff.
Intermediate Cross Country Skiing
Are you a graduate of the Introduction to Nordic Ski Course and want to learn more? Or are you an experienced Nordic skier who hasn't taken a lesson in a while and want to brush up on your technique? Then sign up for the 3-week intermediate cross country ski touring course. Learn to perfect your diagonal stride, climb hills more efficiently, and have more confidence on the downhill. Completion of the course prepares you to ski confidently with grace and style on more challenging terrain. See notes section below.
COURSE FEE: $80.00 members
LESSON SCHEDULE
| Section 1 | Sunday | January 6, 13, 20 | 9:30-11:30 AM |
| Section 2 | Saturday | January 26, February 2, 9 | 9:30-11:30 AM |
| Section 4 | Sunday | January 27, February 3, 10 | 9:30-11:30 AM |
Hills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on Cross Country Skis
If you ski in the Cascades, you need to learn to ski the hills. For graduates of the Introduction to Ski Course and experienced Nordic skiers, this 3-week course focuses on hills: how to get up them, how to ski down them, how to adapt your technique and control your skis on hills, all while having fun. This course may be taken concurrently with Intermediate Nordic Ski Touring Course.See notes section below.
COURSE FEE: $80.00
LESSON SCHEDULE
Section 1 Sun Jan 6,13,20 12:30-2:30 PM
Section 2 Sun Jan 27,Feb 3,10 12:30-2:30 PM
Introduction to Skate Skiing
Skating on skis: Fast, exhilarating, and a great workout. This course is designed for the novice or beginning skate skiers and covers basic skating techniques and movement patterns and is to be taught by PSIA instructors on groomed trails. See notes section below.
COURSE FEE: $80.00
LESSON SCHEDULE
Section 1 Sat Jan 5,12,19 9:30-11:30 AM
Section 2 Sun Jan 6,13,20 9:30-11:30 AM
Section 3 Sat Jan 26,Feb 2,9 Cancelled
Section 4 Sun Jan 27,Feb 3,10 9:30-11:30 AM
Intermediate Skate Skiing
Are you a graduate of the Nordic Basic Skate Course and want to learn more? Or are you an experienced skate skier interested in perfecting your technique? Then sign up for the intermediate skating course. Master the different skating techniques and how to apply them to different terrain conditions. See notes section below.
COURSE FEE: $80.00
LESSON SCHEDULE
Section 1 Sat Jan 5,12,19 12:30-2:30 PM
Section 2 Sun Jan 6,13,20 12:30-2:30 PM
Section 3 Sat Jan 26,Feb 2,9 Cancelled
Section 4 Sun Jan 27,Feb 3,10 12:30-2:30 PM
Notes on Multi-week Cross-Country ski lessons:
1. Registration deadline for courses starting Jan 6 is Jan 2. Registration deadline for courses starting Jan 27 is Jan 22. Late registrations will be allowed until the Friday before the first class meeting (Jan 7, Jan 26) and a late registration fee of $15.00 will be assessed.
2. Refund Policy: Course fees will be refunded minus a $15.00 cancellation fee up until the first class meeting. No refunds will be issued after the first class meeting.3. Minimum enrollment: There is a 6 student minimum enrollment per course section. If a course has insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be issued.
4. Maximum enrollment: Each course section is limited to a maximum enrollment of 30 students.
5. Courses are taught for WSTC by The Mountaineers ski school program run by the Foothills and Seattle Branches and are taught at sno-parks.
6. Students provide their own ski gear. Ski gear may be rented at local shops. Please make arrangements to size and either purchase or rent gear prior to the first class.
7. Students must be 14 years or older..
Cross Country Ski Lessons – 1 Day Classes & Clinics
Hills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on Cross Country Skis - 1 day class
This is the one-day version of our Hills, Hills, Hills course. Taught at the Mountaineers Meany Lodge, for graduates of the Introduction to Ski Course and experienced Nordic skiers, this course focuses on hills: how to get up them, how to ski down them, how to adapt your technique and control your skis on hills, all while having fun. Fee includes lunch at Meany Lodge. Note: Metal edged touring skis are recommended. Maximum Enrollment: 20; Minimum Enrollment:
COURSE FEE: $60.00
LESSON SCHEDULE
| Section 1 | Sunday | January 27 | 9:00 AM -4:00 PM |
Advanced Hills: Furthering the Mastering of Hills on Touring Skis - 1 day course
This one-day course is designed for the experienced cross country, ski touring or backcountry skier who wants to improve their downhill technique on light-weight metal edge skis. Taught the Mountaineers Meany Lodge, this course is for graduates of the Hills, Hills, Hills course, or experienced Telemark or Alpine skiers, who want to know how to ski, turn and climb in the backcountry on lighter-weight metal edged skis. Metal edged touring skis required. Fee includes lunch at Meany Lodge. Maximum Enrollment: 20. Minimum Enrollment: 6.
COURSE FEE: $60.00
LESSON SCHEDULE
Section 1 Sun Feb 10 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Advanced Skate and Classic Skiing Technique Clinics
For advanced classic and skate skiers, the clinic format allows advanced students to master classic or skating technique in a format tailored to their particular needs and interests. It is a great way to get individual attention and pointers in improving your technique. Clinics will be taught by Bret Alumbaugh of the Methow Valley Ski School at Sun Mountain.
Maximum enrollment of 8 students per session.
COURSE FEE: $40.00
LESSON SCHEDULE
Skate Clinic Sun Feb 10 9:00-11:00 AM
Classic Clinic Sun Feb 10 12:00-2:00 PM
Snowshoeing
Introduction to Snowshoeing
Want to learn to snowshoe? This course is designed for those with no or little experience who want to learn basics of snowshoeing. Whether you are new to snow sports, want to have fun in the winter outdoors or yearn to take winter hikes, this is the course to get you started on your winter adventure. The course taught will cover the basics: basic balance, maneuvering on snowshoes, going up hill, and handling downhill slopes. Snowshoe gear required. Maximum Enrollment: 20; Minimum Enrollment: 6.
COURSE FEE: $80.00
LESSON SCHEDULE
| Section 1 | Saturday | January 5, 12, 19 | 9:30-11:30 AM |
| Section 2 | Saturday | January 5, 12, 19 | 12:30-2:30 PM |
| Section 3 | Sunday | January 6, 13, 20 | 9:30-11:30 AM |
| Section 4 | Saturday | January 26, February 2, 9 | Cancelled |
| Section 5 | Sunday | January 27, February 3, 10 | 9:30-11:30 AM |
WSTC Training
c/o George Whyel
9525 Lake Washington Blvd NE,
Bellevue, WA 98004
Ski Areas
Telemark and randonee courses and clinics are taught at various lift-served ski areas in the Cascades. Information about lift ticket prices, hours of operation, and driving directions are available at the following links:
Group and private lessons are available at the following Nordic ski centers:
http://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/info/winter/nordic_lessons.asp
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Last update: 2007-October-19