5-Day Skate and Classic XC Fundamentals for Performance

Tuesday, November 26 - Saturday, November 30

Cost: $455

The 5-day clinic is open to all level skiers who want to become more efficient in both classic and skate techniques and have significant on-snow time with coaches during the week.  Each day will include two on-snow sessions, ½ day (morning) classic skiing and ½ day (afternoon) skate skiing.  The focus for the clinics will be on the fundamentals of skiing with specific attention to efficiency and power on varying terrain. Building your training base will come naturally as we spend significant time on skis throughout the clinic.  The more advanced skier groups will address training concepts (speed, endurance, strength. agility) and race tactics in on snow sessions.  Participants will be divided into groups based on ability.  Participants should be sure to bring both classic (waxable or high performance skin/waxless) and skate skis.

3-Day Skate & Classic XC Fundamentals for Performance

Thursday, November 28 - Saturday, November 30

Cost: $343

The clinic is open to all level skiers who want to become more efficient in both classic and skate techniques.  Each day consist of  two on-snow sessions, ½ day (morning) classic skiing and ½ day (afternoon) skate skiing.  The focus for the clinics will be on the fundamentals of skiing with specific attention to efficiency and power on varying terrain.   Building your training base will come naturally as we spend significant time on skis throughout the clinics. Participants will be divided into groups based on their chosen ability.  Clinic participants should be sure to bring both classic (waxable or high performance skin/waxless) and skate skis to West Yellowstone.

2-Day Skate & Classic Tune Up

Tuesday, November 26 - Wednesday, November 27

Cost: $242

This clinic is great for folks who are in West Yellowstone early in the week or want to combine this clinic with other clinics later in the week.  It is open to all level skiers who want to become more efficient in both classic and skate techniques.  Each day will include two on-snow sessions, ½ day (morning) classic skiing and ½ day (afternoon) skate skiing.  The focus for the clinics will be on xc ski fundamentals with specific attention to efficiency and power on varying terrain. Participants will be divided into groups based on ability. Participants should be sure to bring both classic (waxable or high performance skin/waxless) and skate skis.

1-Day Improve Your Skate Technique

Thursday, November 28 and Saturday, November 30 (same schedule both days)

Cost: $130

These skate specific clinics (offered Thursday and Saturday) are open to all ability level skiers who want to focus on Skate technique.  There will be a morning and an afternoon on snow session.  The clinic will focus on xc ski fundamentals that allow you to be efficient and powerful on a variety of terrain. Participants will be divided into groups based on their chosen ability.

Where do I meet for the clinics?

All Clinics will meet outside on snow at the specified time on the clinic schedules.  A specific area near the Rendezvous trail head will be designated and clinic schedules will be communicated to all participants in November.

Who are the coaches?

The coaching staff is composed of an elite group of XC ski professionals which includes retired world class skiers, coaches and professional instructors. Coaches will rotate through groups every ½ day session so you will get exposure to different coaches throughout your clinic.

Ski Equipment

All ski clinic participants should bring their own (or rented) classic and skate ski equipment.  For classic skis, we recommend a wax-able ski or performance skin/waxless ski as they support skiers learning efficient classic technique.  Freeheel and Wheel  rents equipment, but they do have a limited supply so plan early.

Waxing & Waxing Rooms

Check with your lodging property.  Many properties set up a waxing room for the week.  We suggest that you glide wax your skis at home before traveling to the event.  If you need daily help with kick wax for classic skis, a coach will be available at the clinic meeting point prior to the clinic start to communicate and help with a recommend kick wax for the session.

What to bring to each session

Participants should dress in breathable layers.  Temperature ranges in November can be varied with mean average temperatures ranging from 10 – 34 degrees Fahrenheit.   However, we’ve also woken up to below zero temps on occasion.  Our goal is to keep skiers moving during clinic sessions; however there will be some discussion time while coaches present ideas and give feedback.   Therefore, you may want to dress in 1 extra layer so that you are comfortable.   We suggest that you bring a water bottle/hydration system and an energy bar or gel so that you can keep energy levels consistent.