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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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Master News

Friday, January 18, 2019 4:55 PM

Classic Technique Master Skiers Class, Tomorrow

Met us at the cabin at 10:00 for classic skiing on Saturday the 19th. We 
will be following Canadian coaching advice by skiing very slowly and 
with our best technique. Waxing help will be available. Come join us.    
– Scott

Thursday, January 10, 2019 8:50 PM

Saturday Skate Skiing For Women

Saturday the 12th there will be masters skate skiing for women. This is
an opportunity for the ladies to get together and develop their skiing.
We are offering this for women that have limited skate skiing experience
through intermediate skiers. We will do a beginner’s class on the golf
course if/when we get snow in town. Meet at the cabin on MacDonald pass
at 10:00. See you there.    – Scott

Friday, December 28, 2018 6:22 PM

Master Class Saturday, Dec. 29, 10 am

Master Class participants will meet on Saturday the 29th, at the MacDonald Pass trails, at 10 am. Please meet at the cabin for a skate ski session.

Come and improve your technique or conditioning. We can do both an instructional session and a workout session if there is interest. There will be no formal leading for the
workout session , unless if someone wants to take charge. Join the group by helping lead or participating. Contact Scott using the Master Class contact from this link if you have questions

Scott

Friday, December 21, 2018 10:23 PM

Master Skiing Starts — All levels invited

Masters skiing is about becoming the best skier you can be through
developing technique and conditioning. We will divide into groups that
have similar interests and abilities. This is a great way to develop the
sport and have fun. All levels are invited. Please come and check it out
this Sunday the 23rd at the trails on MacDonald Pass. Meet at the cabin
at 10:00 for a skate skiing session. Note that there will  be no charge
for these sessions.

Contact Scott Gerken, using the club’s contacts page under ‘Master Skiers’, if you have questions.

Friday, February 23, 2018 11:32 AM

Classic Ski Lesson, Beginners’ and Masters’

This Sunday the 25th, 10:00 at the golf course there will be a classic ski session. A beginning class will offered as well as technique work for anyone else who shows up. Another person would be needed to help lead the classes.    – Scott

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