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



Operating under Special Use Permit, Tahoe National Forest.

XCD Backcountry

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
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              $130 without ski gear

Dates:
Dec 26, 2010 (Sun)
Jan 2, 2011 (Sun)
Jan 22, 2011 (Sat)
Feb 12, 2011 (Sat)
Mar 12, 2011 (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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