When: November 28-30, 2008
Where: Crested Butte Nordic Center. All Clinics meet, start and end there.
Contact: Michele Simpson, 970-349-1707 or michele@cbnordic.org
Register: Email: michele@cbnordic.org
Cost: $ 40.00 Per Clinic*
Fully refundable in the event of no snow or if you choose not to attend.
2008 Schedule:____________________________________________
(Tentative)
Friday, November 28th
Free pre-clinic waxing assistance: 8:00am.
Beginning Classic: A starter clinic for people looking to learn the basics of classic style Nordic skiing. 9:00-11:00am. Instructor: Jenny Abraham
Intermediate Classic: A clinic for people with a strong base in classic skiing looking to improve their technique and take their skiing to the next level. Includes video analysis. 9:00-11:00am. Instructor: Ross Matlock.
Fit for the Skieason: Early season Nordic Training with a 20-30 minute dryland workout followed by 90 minutes on the snow with 2006 Olympian Rebecca Dussault. 9:00-11:00am. Instructor: Rebecca Dussault.
LUNCH AT
NORDIC
CENTER:
NOON. $5
Advanced Classic: Fine tune your classic racing technique and develop a more aggresive style. 1:00pm-3:00pm. Instructors: Kendall & Ingrid Butts.
Fit for the Skieason: Early season Nordic Training with a 20-30 minute dryland workout followed by 90 minutes on the snow with 2006 Olympian Rebecca Dussault. 1:00pm-3:00pm. Instructor: Rebecca Dussault.
Wax Clinic sponsored by Fastwax: Find out the in’s and out’s of proper ski waxing at this fun and informative demonstrative clinic. 3:45pm-4:30pm. FREE.
Saturday, November 29th
Free pre-clinic waxing assistance: 8:00am.
Grey Hares Group Refresher: Join the 50+ recreational group for a fun-filled morning of camaraderie and Nordic ski instruction. 9:00am-11:00am. Instructor: Jenny Abraham.
Beginning Skate: An introductory clinic covering the basics of skate skiing including balance, posture, and poling techniques. 9:00am-11:00am. Instructor: Jesse Crandall.
Advanced Skate: Fine tune your V1, V2 and V2 alternate technique and increase hill performance with an expert instructor. Includes video analysis. 9:00am-11:00am. Instructors: Ingrid & Kendall Butts.
LUNCH AT
NORDIC
CENTER:
NOON. $5
Intermediate Skate: A clinic for those with a basis in skate skiing looking to ease the transition from flats to hills and V2 to V2 alternate. Includes video analysis. 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Instructor: Kendall Butts.
Women’s Skate: Intermediate to advanced women skiers can improve their technique in this clinic. 1:00-3:00pm. Instructor: Ingrid Butts.
Backcountry Avalanche Awareness Class: An absolute must for skiers traveling off the groomed track! Participants will receive essential information to ensure good avalanche and safe backcountry travel awareness.
4:00pm-5:00pm. FREE.
Nordic Gourmet Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser: Join fellow clinic participants, instructors, staff, and the local nordic community for an excellent gourmet pasta dinner and libations. We’ll have great food, music, slideshows and offer an opportunity to bid on great items such as skis, packs, jackets, private lessons, lodging & spa packages, 10th Mt. and Summit Huts, and tickets to Center for the Arts performances.
Location: Parish Hall
Time: 6:00 pm.
Cost: $10.00 Adults/$5.00 Kids -12. All proceeds benefit Crested Butte Nordic.
Sunday, November 30th
RACE DAY!: Break out your Lycra and practice your new skills in a timed racing event against fellow camp participants, locals, and members of the Western State Nordic and Crested Butte Junior Nordic Teams!
5K Skate Race: 10:00 am. $5
5K Classic: 10:30 am. $5
Location dependent on snow conditions.
