For anyone looking to perfect their skate skiing technique or simply get their skis on for the first time, the Blaine County Recreation District Nordic Ski School is offering three levels of group skate ski classes at Quigley Nordic center near Hailey.
Skiers can choose from beginner, intermediate and advanced classes—each of which is specifically geared to skiers' specific skill levels.
The beginner class is designed to work with first-time or inexperienced skiers who want to learn or improve. The first session will meet once a week on Fridays at Quigley Nordic from noon to 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 12 and continuing through Jan. 26.
Intermediate-level skate skiers will benefit from classes focused on skating technique, efficiency and speed. Skiers will learn to finesse V-2, V-1, and V-2 alternate techniques. This group will meet on Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 8 and continuing through Jan. 22.
The advanced-level skate ski group will focus on technique as well, but with an emphasis on training for racing. The advanced session will meet on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 10 and continuing through Jan. 24.
Skiers must have a North Valley Trails pass and must provide their own ski gear.
Blaine County Recreation District Nordic ski instructors include Darla McRoberts, E.J. Harpham, Katherine Sheldon and Pam Street. Private lessons are available.
Quigley Nordic is located east of Hailey at the end of Fox Acres Road.
For more information, call the Blaine County Recreation District at 788-2117 or visit its Web site at bcrd.org.
