Dons Lower Level Skate (men's)
Men's Only
This tier of DONS focuses on learning the nuts and bolts of Skate Skiing. This class is not designed for "Never Evers". This is a class for people who haven't skied as much and centers on learning and practicing basic techniques. There are still some work out and fitness aspects but these aren't the focus of this group. Humor and camaraderie are also offered at no extra charge.
8 weeks at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
This tier of DONS focuses on learning the nuts and bolts of Skate Skiing. This class is not designed for "Never Evers". This is a class for people who haven't skied as much and centers on learning and practicing basic techniques. There are still some work out and fitness aspects but these aren't the focus of this group. Humor and camaraderie are also offered at no extra charge.
8 weeks at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
Dons Intermediate level skate (men's)
Mens' Only
The intermediate level DONS clinics have a balance of technique and fitness based drills based around V1, V2 Alternate and V2 Skate techniques. There's typically a challenging work out thrown in after a warm up and technique and skill based work. There is a fair bit of comedy and camaraderie as well.
8 weeks at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
The intermediate level DONS clinics have a balance of technique and fitness based drills based around V1, V2 Alternate and V2 Skate techniques. There's typically a challenging work out thrown in after a warm up and technique and skill based work. There is a fair bit of comedy and camaraderie as well.
8 weeks at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
INTERMEDIATE CLASSIC (Co-ed)
Co-ed Group
Skiers can expect to focus on proficiency of glide, “attacking” all sorts of terrain and discovering how much fun classic skiing can be. Think agility and confidence on skis! Skin skis are great, waxable are fine in good ski conditions.
8 week classes at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
Skiers can expect to focus on proficiency of glide, “attacking” all sorts of terrain and discovering how much fun classic skiing can be. Think agility and confidence on skis! Skin skis are great, waxable are fine in good ski conditions.
8 week classes at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
Beginner SKATE (Co-ed or women's)
Advanced beginner through lower intermediate skate skiers (not for Never Evers). Students will progress through the basics of skiing and learning how to use skis as a mode of enjoyment, fitness and fun. They’ll be learning to perfect their V1, V2, V2 alt as well as learning to ski in all types of terrain.
8 week option at Lake Creek Nordic
4 week option at Quigley Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
8 week option at Lake Creek Nordic
4 week option at Quigley Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
Beginner CLASSIC (Co-ed or womens')
Advanced beginner through lower intermediate classic skiers (not for Never Evers). Learn how to kick and glide in the tracks with confidence and efficiency.
8 week class at Durrance Loop/North Fork Loop (women's
4 week class at Quigley Nordic (co-ed)
1.5 hour clinic
8 week class at Durrance Loop/North Fork Loop (women's
4 week class at Quigley Nordic (co-ed)
1.5 hour clinic
Intermediate SKATE (Women's)
Intermediate skate group focusing mostly on technique with some workout training. We will touch on all the techniques of skate skiing in all terrain and in all conditions so that you will feel efficient and comfortable on uphills, downhills, cornering and flats. Agility practice, individualized technique training, some long distance skiing and team relays are all what makes this class fun and effective!
8 week class at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
8 week class at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
Upper intermediate skate (women's)
Women's Only
Upper intermediate skate group - wanting to be pushed, perfect their technique, do some intervals and time trials, and have some adventurous skiing. Most in this group enter the local races as well as races in the inter-mountain area.
8 weeks at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
Upper intermediate skate group - wanting to be pushed, perfect their technique, do some intervals and time trials, and have some adventurous skiing. Most in this group enter the local races as well as races in the inter-mountain area.
8 weeks at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
Advanced Skate (Co-ed)
Co-ed
Advanced level skate group - wanting to be pushed, perfect their technique, do some intervals and time trials, and have some adventurous skiing. Most in this group enter the local races as well as races in the inter-mountain area.
6 weeks at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
Advanced level skate group - wanting to be pushed, perfect their technique, do some intervals and time trials, and have some adventurous skiing. Most in this group enter the local races as well as races in the inter-mountain area.
6 weeks at Lake Creek Nordic
1.5 hour clinic
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday March 31st at 10:30 am sharp.
Meet at Gladiator Trailhead (in the corner of the Galena parking lot)
Free - kids <10 are welcome
Bring your own basket!
Sunday March 31st at 10:30 am sharp.
Meet at Gladiator Trailhead (in the corner of the Galena parking lot)
Free - kids <10 are welcome
Bring your own basket!