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Refine your technique & build more confidence

for only $49 πŸ˜ƒ

Become a better (and may I say... cooler?) version of yourself, on skis.

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Try a technique clinic, or sign up for all five, to get a solid foundation in your skiing techniques. We are crazy about good technique & skiing safety. Learn in small groups, with drills & practice customized to your needs and ability.

 

The clinics curriculum is developed by me 😊 - Dasha Atkins, 2-time Olympian, and one of the most experienced adult ski technique coaches in πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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About Technique Clinics​

$49 for each 1h15 clinic

You can take these clinics in any order (except for the beginner clinic), and as many times as you like!

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Small group learning that is customized to you. 8-to-1 skier to coach ratios. Expect to learn & practice a variety of technique progressions.

 

☝️ Skiers are expected to bring their own gear.

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Location: Confederation Golf Course, unless otherwise noted.

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🟑 Graceful Classic Stride

Weight Transfer & Balance for better stride & glide

πŸ‘† Tap this card for December & January dates and spots left

 

☝️Classic striding and gliding, all levels. Each skier will be learning at appropriate to them level.

⛷️ Review the mechanics (some call it magic!) of ski camber & kick in a classic ski, and why & when to weight transfer. Then, practice the many ways to weight transfer and hone your glide and kick skills.

 

Skiers will also learn how to adjust the stride to terrain and various snow conditions. This clinic can fundamentally transform the way skiers approach classic skiing.

βœ… Suitable for classic only
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🟒 Start Here: Beginner Foundations

Safety & basics for new cross-country skiers

πŸ‘† Tap this card for December & January dates and spots left

 

☝️ For beginner & new skiers, please take this clinic first.

 

Learn the basics of safe movement on skis, including many ways to fall down and best ways to safely get up, how to start skiing, how to slow down and how to stop, downhills basics, and general safety and literacy around the trails and groomed classic tracks.

 

βœ… Suitable for both CL & SK

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πŸ”΄ Skate Techniques All Levels

Learn & Refine your 1-skate, 2-skate, & offset techniques

πŸ‘† Tap this card for December & January dates and spots left

 

☝️ Skate techniques, all levels. Skiers will be learning at appropriate to them level.
 
⛷️ Review the 3 skate techniques (plus the bonus "diagonal skate" that you'll LOVE!)


Some will focus on basics of skate skiing techniques, including timing and coordination.


Other skiers can take  is a deep nerdy dive into variations of 1-skate, 2-skate and offset for recreational skate skiers.

βœ… Suitable for skate only.

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πŸ”΅ Ski Downhills​

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Progress & build confidence in your downhills!

πŸ‘† Tap this card for December & January dates and spots left

 

☝️ Review and refine all speed control techniques based on snow conditions, terrain, and skier's ability.

 

Practice and learn (or review) variations in turning progressions (snow-plow, skidding, step-turns with and without pole plant), downhill ski track safety practice, balance tips for challenging downhills, and practicing reading the downhills terrain.

βœ… Suitable for both CL & SK

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🟣 Poling in Skiing

Protect your Back & Build Stronger Poling on skis

πŸ‘† Tap this card for December & January dates and spots left

 

☝️ In classic, about 30% of power should come from upper body: your back, core muscles, shoulders, and arms. In skate skiing the upper body should contribute even more, at 40% of your power!

 

Learn & practice mechanics and various techniques in poling that relate to both Skate and Classic (and common mistakes).

 

We will teach you how to protect your lower back, and how to get so much more enjoyment out of your skiing! You will discover better stability, less back pain, and more graceful gliding thanks to better poling technique.


βœ… Suitable for both CL and SK

Calendar of Clinics & Registration

Close-Up Snowflakes

734 4a Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1P5,  CANADA

+1 403 679-1699

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