ASI XCD Backcountry

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Includes:
Waxless, metal-edged skis, boots and poles.

Operating under Special Use Permit, Tahoe National Forest.

XCD Backcountry 1 Day

This day follows a fun lesson/tour format. After meeting at The Back Country shop in Truckee, we'll get everyone fitted with ski gear and begin with a brief orientation for the day. This includes checking clothing, accessories and creating a tour plan. After a short shuttle to the trailhead, we'll begin our introduction to XCD skiing.

We will practice important nordic skiing techniques including:

Flat and uphill travel
Basic diagonal stride
Double poling
Kick, double pole
Herring bone climbing
Diagonal skate
VI skate
Downhill traverse
Step turns and kick turns
Basic wedge
Wedge turns
Wedge christie turns
Basic telemark turns

$130 without ski gear

Dates:

Dec 28, 2009 (Mon)
Dec 30, 2009 (Wed)
Jan 1, 2010 (Fri)
Jan 2, 2010 (Sat)
Jan 16, 2010 (Sat)
Jan 23, 2010 (Sat)
Feb 6, 2010 (Sat)
Mar 6, 2010 (Sat)

Prerequisites:
Very good physical condition. Strong intermediate/advanced alpine or telemark skiing skills at ski resorts. Previous skiing in ungroomed snow conditions recommended. Please review the Ski Technical Difficulty rating link above.

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