Location

Cardigan Lodge, Alexandria NH,
New Hampshire, Lakes Region,
NH

Registration

Overview

Build your nordic skiing skills on rolling, ungroomed terrain, and learn to travel outside of the resort safely on skis. Ever wondered what it would feel like to ski through those beautiful open woods by the brook, but you have always been hesitant venturing off the beaten path because you have an acute sense of self-preservation? Then you are the perfect candidate for this course! We will take your survival instinct and hone it; teaching you how to safely cross-country ski outside the resort, and yet satisfy your child-like curiosity. You will learn how to navigate uneven terrain and ungroomed snow on your nordic skis, starting with the basics of how to stop and turn on flat ground and gentle slopes, and progressing to steeper and rolling terrain over the course of the weekend. We will also review the wilderness skills and tools you need to be safe and self-sufficient outside of the resort. Prerequisites: Participants do not need prior backcountry skiing experience, but they should already be comfortable skiing up and down gentle hills on groomed snow, on their nordic equipment. Equipment: Metal-edged cross-country/nordic skis with scales or wax and NNN-BC or 3-pin bindings, or similar. Climbing skins or kicker skins may be useful, but are not required. Backpack, etc… see list Expect to be outdoors playing in the snow on skis for 3-4 hours each day and ski 2-4 miles. Be prepared to ski with a day pack. Ready to explore the wilderness for the day on skis and go where you want with confidence? Spend the day in the woods to improve your skills including: turning, stopping, climbing, trip planning and navigation. We'll be outdoors for about 5 hours each day skiing and learning on varied terrain with full daypacks. Workshop will begin promptly at 6:00pm Friday evening, and ends Sunday afternoon around 4:00pm. Fee includes lodging, excellent meals, materials and instruction. Now part of the AMC NH SKI Committee Cardigan Mountain Ski School. You must be 18+ to attend. For more info, please contact Director Rick Silverberg. 603 455 9119 [email protected]

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Driving Directions

Do not follow your gps some roads are some times are not maintained for winter travel . we will email you driving directions when you register