Nordic backcountry skiing autonomy
You have already discovered the basics, experienced the glide, and mastered the trails. Now, you want to develop a smoother, more confident, and better-structured technique. Come deepen your nordic skiing skills under the guidance of your adventure tourism guide. In collaboration with Alpagas Aventures, your partner and facilitator for outdoor experiences.
Prerequisites:
A few personal nordic skiing outings, or participation in the Level I introductory session.
Class duration :
5 to 6 hours day.
Participant Profile
- Completed Introduction I course or have previous Nordic skiing experience
- Be self-sufficient in waxing their skis, including choosing the wax based on conditions
- Being able to ski 15 to 20 km in a day over varied terrain
- Be able to execute a controlled snowplow turn in all snow conditions and on all types of slopes
- Good physical condition
- Ages 16 and up (younger skilled skiers may contact us by email)
Topics Covered
- Preparation and gear : What to pack for an independent Nordic ski outing
- Advanced Techniques: Improving uphill and downhill control
- Refining Glide and Turning Techniques
- Practical Application: 11 km training loop
Training objective:
Develop your nordic skiing skills and gain greater autonomy in your practice.
By the end of the course: You will know what to pack in your backpack for an independent cross-country skiing trip, you will have improved your downhill skiing skills (parallel turns, basic telemark), and you will be at the right level to complete the east or west route in self-guided format and/or the north route in guided format.
Dates
- January 17
- January 21
- January 23
- February 4
- February 7
- February 18
- February 20
- March 7
- March 13
Exclusions
- Tipping the guide
- Personal snacks and lunch
- Equipment rental (rental available at Espresso Sports)
Inclusions
- Professional Instructor
Cost and booking:
Private lesson (1 participant) : 525.00 $
Semi-private lesson (2-3 participants) : 285.00 $
Group class (4-8 participants) : 189.00 $
For more information :
info@alpagasaventures.com
www.alpagasaventures.com
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