Cross Country Skiing

Introductory

Alps/Centre Based These holidays are designed for either newcomers to Cross Country Skiing, those who have had a break from Cross Country Skiing or those who feel they need further instruction before moving on to Intermediate. Alpine ski experience is useful. Full instruction is given on all ski techniques and equipment. All skiing will take place on prepared tracks on relatively flat terrain. We will expect you to have a reasonable level of fitness so that you can be active and on skis each day for 4-5 hours.

Norwegian Trips If you have had two or three days on Nordic skis or are already an Alpine skier with no Nordic experience then this trip should be ideal. If you have never done any Alpine/downhill OR Nordic skiing, please contact us first to discuss the suitability of the course.

Intermediate

Alps/Centre Based Designed as a continuation from the Introductory holidays. Expect to ski on a mixture of both flat and Nordic rolling terrain. Participants should have mastered a basic snowplough and be of good fitness. Improvements on technique will be taught and as the days progress longer journeys are to be expected. Time on skis will be 4-6 hours per day covering 20-30 km per day.

Norwegian Trips Skiers with previous Nordic skiing experience, able to travel over undulating terrain and to ski down moderate slopes at the most, in a variety of snow conditions. A confident snowplough and the ability to traverse are the minimum downhill technique requirements. Some tours are in more remote areas, usually on un-tracked snow and with some long days. An appropriate degree of self sufficiency and stamina will be expected.

Advanced

Alps/Centre Based These holidays are designed for those that can confidently get on their skis and go! Once we have re-found our ski legs we will enjoy a variety of journeys which will increase in length daily to more strenuous terrain. Participants should be able to ski at a good pace and have mastered a controlled snow plough for steep descents. You should be at a very good fitness level and be able to ski between 4-6 hours per day.

Norwegian Trips For these tours you must have completed at least one, preferably two, week long hut-to-hut tours. You must be confident using Nordic touring skis on steeper slopes in variable, un-pisted snow, ie turning down the slope without the need for long traverses and able to control speed and direction. It requires experience in Nordic travelling techniques and using waxes, ie not just using skins, and the ability to maintain a reasonable pace over all terrain. An appropriate degree of self sufficiency and stamina is assumed.