7th Annual Washington County Parks Cross Country Ski Festival

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 Saturday Jan 30, 2010 Lake Elmo Co. Park 11:00, 12:30, and 2:00

  • News
  • 1/30/10 : We are very full.  If you need equipment we may not have any.  Sign-up at your own risk
  • 1/29/10: We're running out of equipment.  11:00 only session with for sure equipment.  E-mail if necessary
  • 1/29/10: Beginning Classic is Full for the 12:30 session
  • 1/27/10: They have groomed up the ice and things are looking good.  Big turnout!
  • 1/26/10: Beginning Classic is Full for the 11:00 session
  • 1/24/10: Stay tuned for a report on the snow after this weekend's meltdown
  • 1/24/10: 12:30 session is full if you need equipment.
  • 1/22/10: Watch here for updates as event gets closer.   Let's see what this next Winter storm does to the snow
  • 12/30/09: Registration is open
  • 12/24/09: Looks like we'll have good snow this year
  • 12/05/09: We are on again for this year.   Registration not open yet
  • Registration form: www.rideandglide.org/cgi-bin/form_input.pl  (Select Lake_Elmo_Clinic and hit GO)
  • Free ski lessons, either classic or skate
  • Free rental skis (Classic only)
  • Refreshments and snacks provided

   

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One hour lessons will be held at 11AM, 12:30, and 2:00PM All levels will be available each session. Free Classic equipment provided by Joe's Ski Shop, you will need your own skate equipment.  Recommended $10 donation towards lighted ski trails at Lake Elmo.  Come early to sign in before your desired time and get fit for equipment.  Make sure to register below. You should have a Minnesota Ski Pass.  Day passes will be available for purchase at the park for $5, Parking for the day is $5.  Enter off Co. Rd 10 on Keats Ave.  Go to the trail head.  Click here for a map.

Beginners:  Here's a chance top get off on the right foot with those new skis you got for Christmas. On classic skis we'll teach you to glide on your skis instead of just shuffling. On skate skis we'll get you out of the middle and over on the gliding ski. Once you learn the basics skiing becomes much easier. We'll also teach downhill survival techniques. And methods for getting up that next hill. You'll be able to ski longer and further with less effort and more enjoyment.

Intermediates:  Lengthen your glide both classic and skate.  Work on hill climbing.  Work on the other skate techniques (V2 and Field Skate).  How to enjoy your sport even more.

Advanced:  Fine tune your technique for the most efficiency.  How to work the trail for better performance.  Transitions and technique variations.  How to look like you know what you are doing.

Registration form : www.rideandglide.org/cgi-bin/form_input.pl  (Select Lake Elmo Clinic and click GO)