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SKI FOR LIFE provides cross-country
ski instruction in the form of individual or group
sessions, all day sessions for hotels, inns or retreat
entrees, organization/school sessions and for special
events such as birthdays or family reunions.
Included with the sessions is the
necessary equipment needed for a successful day of
skiing for adults and children (preferably ages 8
and up but we will include younger students, if parents
are on hand). Warm comfortable boots and step-in bindings
are available (not the old 3-pin
style) as well as the skis themselves and poles. The
included rentals make it unnecessary for the newcomers
to make a large equipment investment before trying
to ski. Past Ski For Life participants have enjoyed
the outings to the extent that many are anxious to
go out and purchase their own equipment.
| Single Day or Two
Day Sessions |
Organization / School
Sessions |
| Resorts, bed and breakfasts,
or hotels seeking to provide all day events for
people staying in their facilities. These will
be held at sites where flat terrain, some slopes
and inviting forest trails are found not commercial
ski entrees. Sessions will have indoor periods
interspersed for instruction, videos and breaks
in a relaxed convivial atmosphere. A timetable
for this extended period can be set up by Dan
in collaboration with a group organizer to accommodate
people of a variety of fitness levels. Some may
require more recovery time than others. |
Physical Education classes, outdoor
activity clubs, scout and guide groups can be
booked for single one and a half hour lessons
at reasonable rates ($6.00 to $8.00 - depending
on location) in groups of no more than 15. We
can do one in the a.m. and one in the p.m. We
can come to your location in most cases. Parks
and playgrounds with varying terrain and conservation
areas are suitable, but keep in mind there should
be indoor access for booting up and washrooms.
Parental permission forms with a good behaviour
clause and legal waiver form are required. With
most school and all scout guides groups a teacher
or leader should be on hand. |
| Individual / Group Sessions |
Special Events |
| Individuals or groups
such as friends or family seeking to have private
lessons. |
Outings for special events such
as birthdays, family reunions,team parties etc.
can be arranged at a suitable site of your choice. |
| Program for Home Educators
and Retreat Centres |
Newly retired (50-60+)
Jackrabbit did not hang up his skis |
The
lesson site is your option but we strongly suggest
an area with some flat terrain adjacent to a
warming area with washroom access suitable for
changing footwear, enjoying snack-break, and
some preliminary verbal instruction. We have
contacts with retreat entrees in your area if
you wish to utilize them. They could provide
lunch at a cost and there may be a day-use fee.
The lesson will be geared for beginners but
novice and intermediate skiers will find the
drills and games valuable for brushing up on
technique. We will focus on the classic style
of skiing but can spend some instructional time
on skating techniques for those who wish. Our
rental equipment is designed for classic.
Lesson duration: half day
Lesson cost: $15 per adult, $10 per child
Group size: 12-15 persons |
Learn to
cross-country ski or brush up on your skills
to get you to the point where you can go to
a groomed trail location with confidence.The
great canadian legend of cross-country skiing
Jackrabbit Johannsen did not hang up his skis
until age 111. You have a few years left.
Qualified CANSI instructor Dan Mahony (in his
60th year) offers a non-threatening games approach
to this vigorous sport where fun paves the path
to fitness.
Beginner, novice and intermediate skiers will
find plenty of useful tips on mastering basic
skills, and come to appreciate the beauty and
boundless opportunity of our great canadian
winters. (This workshop will not provide instruction
on advanced racing techniques, but Dan is a
competent skate-skier and can introduce you,
at some point, to skate-skiing).
Grandparents,you will find you have a whole
new sporting activity to share with those grand
kids.
Avoid the noise, crowds and traffic of weekends
and take the advantage of reduced rates by joining
our weekday retreat. |
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