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Volunteer Instructor Training (Novice XC Ski)

Date and Time

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Location

Weston Ski Track,
Massachusetts, Boston Area,
MA

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

The purpose of this training event is to train experienced skiers to teach novice skiers. Mary MacDonald is coordinating Learn-to-Ski events at Weston Ski Track on February 9, 20, and 27. You need to volunteer to teach at one or more of those. Our instructor will be Mark Jacobson, Weston Ski Track manager. We will gather in the cafe/retail shop (they aren't selling food) beginning at 6pm... for pizza* and socializing. On snow training with Mark will begin promptly at 7pm. Lights off is 9pm. Goal of the evening is for you to gain confidence in your ability to get a never-before-on-skis novice to the point where they know the basics of cross-country skiing within 90 minutes... all while having fun and exuding positive energy! Mark will take us through a teaching progression, which will be shared afterwards by email. The rain date for this event is Thursday, January 23, with the same instructor. *We will reach out by email about food preferences/avoidances.

AMC Trip Policy

Cost

Free

Related Link(s):

Weston Ski Track

Click map for driving directions
weston ski track, weston, ma

Activity

Skiing - Cross-Country (Nordic)

Offered By

Boston

Status

Open

Nearby AMC Destination

AMC Boston Office

Difficulty

Relaxed

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




(best time to call: Text is best. If Voicemail, you may expect a return call within 24-72 hrs.)
Mary is a native of Syracuse, NY. She learned classic xc skiing on the famous Tug Hill Plateau. She's excited to teach beginners classic and skate styles as well as telemark. She also leads wheelchair-friendly "Walk & Wheel" AMC trips North of Boston.