These great introductory clinics for adults are held throughout the season. Skate ski and classic cross country ski basics will be shared by some of Pagosa Springs’ best Nordic skiers.
For adult never-evers, beginners and intermediates. Learn how to make these outdoor winter activities even more enjoyable!
2024-25 DATES
Sunday, December 15th
Sunday, January 5th
Sunday, January 19th - Part of Pagosa Winterfest!
Sunday, February 2nd
FEE
All lessons are free of charge.
Pagosa Nordic Club membership and/or donations are strongly encouraged to help offset expenses with conducting the clinics and trail grooming.
GEAR
Bring skis, boots, poles, water and dress in warm layers (Nordic skiing can get very warm.)
Local ski shops provide discounted rentals for the clinics, just mention you are attending the clinic. Alpen Haus Ski Center, Pagosa Mountain Sports, and Ski & Bow Rack rent both Classic and Skate ski equipment. Pagosa Ski Rentals, and Summit Sports rent Classic skis. Be sure to ask for the discount!
LOCATION/TIME
Unless ski conditions prevent, all lessons will be at Cloman Park. If the lesson location changes, the new location will be posted on this page and the Facebook page and emailed via the PNC Grooming Report.
Lessons are approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Plan on arriving early to be geared up and checked in by 9:45 am with class starting at 10 am. Late arrivals are disruptive to the rest of the class.
Parking is often packed! Leave time to park and walk to the staging area for check in.
WAIVER
Print the below waiver, fill it out and bring it with you to the clinic. One person per registration and waiver.
If you have trouble printing the waiver, there will be some available at the lesson. Be sure to allow time to fill it out.
REGISTER
Click on the appropriate lesson style/level/date links below to reserve your spot. One per person. Later season lesson dates will not be available until after the previous lesson date has passed. Space is limited for each style/level and lesson date. Sorry, no walk-ups will be excepted.
Please Note - You will NOT receive an email confirmation for your registration. When the form is submitted and received successfully, the screen should change one similar to the below confirmation.
If you will not be able to make your reservation date, please notify pagosanordic@gmail.com at least 48 hours in advance to allow for wait-list participants to attend in your place.
CLASSIC: NEVER EVER
Have never purposely slid on snow before.
(No previous alpine skiing, snowboarding or cross country skiing experience.)
Register for Dec 15 Register for Jan 5
Register for Jan 19 Register for Feb 2
CLASSIC: BEGINNER
Have cross country skied previously or feel comfortable alpine skiing or snowboarding.
Register for Dec 15 Register for Jan 5
Register for Jan 19 Register for Feb 2
CLASSIC: INTERMEDIATE.
Comfortable on cross country skis on flat terrain and small inclines. Want to work on gliding, hills, turns, etc.
Register for Dec 15 Register for Jan 5
Register for Jan 19 Register for Feb 2
SKATE: BEGINNER
Am comfortable on Classic cross country skis but am new to Skate skiing.
(Our instructors find that Skate skiing is very difficult for those who are completely new to cross country style skiing. Please start with Classic skiing if you are new to the sport.)
Register for Dec 15 Register for Jan 5
Register for Jan 19 Register for Feb 2
SKATE: INTERMEDIATE
Comfortable on Skate skis on flat terrain and small inclines. Want to work on gliding, hills, turns, etc.
Register for Dec 15 Register for Jan 5
Register for Jan 19 Register for Feb 2
