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Helena, Montana
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Master Skiers Program

Annual Introduction to Skate Skiing Workshop

At least once a year, Last Chance Nordic Ski Club master skiers teach an introductory adult class covering basic skate skiing techniques. We will announce class dates here, and on the club’s email mailing list, once classes are scheduled.

Weekly Free Master Skiers Clinics

During the ski season, in addition to classes for youth, the Last Chance Nordic Ski Club offers a weekly master skiing class. The goal of these free classes is helping skiers improve all aspects of skate skiing and classic skiing. Classes include discussions on technique, waxing and training. Watch LCNSC’s web page and email distribution list for details.

These sessions are for intermediate skiers, that is, skiers who have taken beginning lessons or are otherwise generally proficient, and who want to continue to improve their technique. Although these classes are not for first time skiers, we do have many skiers that are in the beginning stages of learning correct technique. ‘Master skiers’ are not necessarily experts, just established skiers who want to ski better. There is no age limit.

Classes are divided into sub-groups based on ability. The first hour of most classes focus on technique, and during the remaining time skiers focus on training.

The Master Skiers program is designed to improve skiers’ technique, strength, and speed – not necessarily to win races. The idea is to improve skills and fitness, ski with increased efficiency and have more fun doing so.

Master classes are held weekly on the (numerically) odd day of the weekend. For instance, if a weekend’s dates are Saturday the 11th, and Sunday the 12th, the master class will be held on Saturday the 11th. Unless it is announced otherwise, on Saturdays the class will focus on skate technique, and Sundays on classic technique. This has the effect of working on skate technique one weekend, and classic the next. Classes begin at 10:00 am, at the Patrol Cabin, just beyond the Parking Lot trailhead.

Updates and changes to this schedule are posted on the club members’ email mailing list. See the ‘About‘ page on this website.

Summer Sessions

Many of the master skiers meet in the fall (or even in the summer) for dry-land practice or group roller ski sessions.

Program Coordinator

Helena’s Scott Gerken has taken the lead for this program. Scott is an accomplished skier, and a gifted instructor. Participants in 2017-2018 masters’ clinics report learning a bunch, and having a great time.

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Friday, March 8, 2019 9:03 PM

Skate Ski Clinic on Saturday

Saturday, March 9, at Bill Roberts Golf Course we will have a skate ski clinic at 10:00. Let’s take advantage of some good skiing and weather with friends as we improve our technique. See you there.    – Scott

Friday, February 22, 2019 4:40 PM

Saturday Skate Clinic

Join us at 10:00 at the golf course for a skate clinic on Saturday the
23rd. This is for all levels, including introductory. If you are
interested in teaching, come and help out. We’ll keep holding sessions
as long as we have snow in town. – Scott

Thursday, February 14, 2019 7:05 PM

Women’s Skate Skiing Practice, Saturday Feb. 16, Golf Course

For women with some skate skiing experience.

Saturday the 16th at Bill Roberts Golf Course we will have a women’s 
skate skiing session. Meet at 10:00. I would encourage any women that 
have gained experience and technique over the years, to consider 
co-teaching a class. Working together and sharing your experience is 
valuable to everyone. Hope to see you there.    – Scott

This is for those women who have at a minimum, some skate skiing 
experience. We will hold an entry level class at a later date. — Scott

Thursday, February 14, 2019 7:01 PM

Intro Classic Ski Lesson, Sunday Feb. 17, Golf Course

Sunday the 17th at 10:00 at Bill Roberts Golf Course we will hold introductory classic/traditional ski lessons. If you have minimal 
experience in cross country skiing, this is for you. We will cover the 
basics and get you on your way to head out and enjoy skiing in the 
outdoors. See you there.    – Scott

Friday, February 1, 2019 2:05 PM

Entry-Level Classic Skiing Class, Sunday Feb. 3

There will be a classic skiing lesson (gratis) Sunday, February 3 at 10:00 on the MacDonald Pass cross country ski trails. We are reaching out to those who would like a traditional cross country (classic) ski lesson. This will be for entry level skiers, primarily to help get them introduced to xc skiing. Come and participate as a student or teacher.    – Scott

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