Nordic Lesson Offerings
Daily Lessons
| New-to-Nordic Package |
| New-to-Nordic packages are designed for beginner skier levels. Package includes full day rental, 90 minutes of group instruction, and trail fees. This package is the perfect starting point for those new to cross-country skiing looking to learn the basics. Available for Classic track skiing or Skate skiing. |
| Abilities |
Beginner |
| Ages |
10 and older |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Classic or Skate Cross-Country Skiing |
| Offered |
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays/Holidays |
| Times (90 minute sessions) |
10:30am OR 1:00pm |
| Package Price |
$59 Classic XC package or $59 skate XC package (lesson only cost is $44, trail fees are additional) |
| Private Lesson |
| Go with a Pro! Let our certified snow sports professionals maximize your potential. Private instruction can be one of the most effective ways to quickly improve your skill set or to get the basics in a private setting. Private instruction is flexible and can guide the beginner skier through the most basic skills while offering the intermediate and advanced skier direction and guidance in improving technique. Private instruction must be booked at least seven days in advance. |
| Abilities |
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Ages |
All |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Classic or Skate Cross-Country Skiing |
| Offered |
8:45am Fridays through Sundays and Holidays |
| Lesson Only Prices |
$64 per hour or save $38 by purchasing a Nordic Private Lesson 3-Pack for $156. |
| Each Additional Person/Hour |
$39 per person/hr
3 person max. Must be comparable ability levels. |
| Private Lesson 3-Pack |
| Go with a Pro! Let our certified snow sports professionals maximize your potential. Private instruction can be one of the most effective ways to quickly improve your skill set or to get the basics in a private setting. Private instruction is flexible and can guide the beginner skier through the most basic skills while offering the intermediate and advanced skier direction and guidance in improving technique. Private instruction must be booked at least seven days in advance. |
| Abilities |
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Ages |
All |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Classic or Skate Cross-Country Skiing |
| Offered |
Fridays through Sundays and Holidays |
| Times |
8:45am Fridays through Sundays and Holidays |
| Lesson Only Prices (3 Session Package) |
$156 per person (Lesson only, rentals and trail passes are extra) |
| Nordic Upper Trails Orientation Tour |
| For the Nordic skier who is new to the Upper Trail system. The tour starts at the Silver Fir Lodge and begins with basic Lift Safety and Riding instructions. The tour pauses at Grand Junction and then continues on some of the upper trails depending on conditions. The tour concludes with a guided descent of the easiest way down to the Silver Fir Lodge. |
| Abilities |
Beginner to Advanced |
| Ages |
13+ |
| Base Area |
Silver Fir Outpost |
| Discipline |
Classic or Skate Cross-Country Skiing |
| Times |
10:00am to 12:00pm |
| Dates offered |
SATURDAYS: DEC 15, 29, JAN 5, 19, FEB 2, 16, MAR 2, 16, 2013 |
| Lesson Only Prices |
$12 PER PERSON (TOUR ONLY, RENTAL EQUIPMENT AND TRAIL passes ARE EXTRA) |
| Ski With A Forest Service Ranger – Guided Tour |
| Take a tour with a Forest Service Ranger on our trails. The tour starts with a ride up Silver Fir to meet at Grand Junction, from there the group embarks on the guided tour of the Mt. Catherine loop, stopping along the route to learn about local history, wildlife, and the forest. |
| Abilities |
Beginner to Advanced |
| Base Area |
Silver Fir Outpost |
| Discipline |
Classic or Skate Cross-Country Skiing |
| Times |
10:00am to 11:30am |
| Dates offered |
SATURDAYS: JAN 12, 19, 26, FEB 2, 9, 16, 2013 |
| Tour |
Trail Pass required. |
Consecutive Week Lessons
| EZ 2 NORDIC ADULT – ‘LEARN-TO’ PROGRAM |
| For any fitness level, a solid foundation that can be used to progress to the more advanced trails and techniques. Learn all of the basic techniques needed to safely and comfortably ski the local trails. The classic or skate technique are easily learned and the course will include skiing basic trails, slowing and stopping, turning as well as going up and down hills safely and in control. Step by step your instructor will teach you the skills and how and where to practice. Skate skills will include learning the techniques of V1, V2 and V2 Alternate. The course will conclude with a tour of one of the area’s most popular scenic trails. Includes rental gear and a trail pass for each day of the program. |
| Abilities |
Beginner |
| Ages |
18+ |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Classic or Skate Cross-Country Skiing |
| Three 120 Minute Sessions (Choose one block of three weeks) |
SATURDAYS AT 10:00AM: JAN 5, 12, 19; OR JAN 26, FEB 2, 9; OR FEB 16, 23, MAR 2; OR
SUNDAYS AT 10:00AM: JAN 6, 13, 20; OR JAN 27, FEB 3, 10; OR FEB 17, 24, MAR 3 |
| Prices |
$124 per person (includes lessons, rentals and trail passes) |
| EZ 2 NORDIC JUNIOR – CLASSIC OR SKATE ‘LEARN-TO’ PROGRAM |
| For any fitness level, a solid foundation that can be used to progress to the more advanced trails and techniques. Learn all of the basic techniques needed to safely and comfortably ski the local trails. The classic or skate technique are easily learned and the course will include skiing basic trails, slowing and stopping, turning as well as going up and down hills safely and in control. Step by step your instructor will teach you the skills and how and where to practice. Skate skills will include learning the techniques of V1, V2 and V2 Alternate. The course will conclude with a tour of one of the area’s most popular scenic trails. Includes rental gear and a trail pass for each day of the program. |
| Abilities |
Beginner |
| Ages |
10-17 |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Classic or Skate Cross-Country Skiing |
| Time |
10:00am-12:00pm |
| Three 120 Minute Sessions (Choose one block of three weeks) |
SUNDAYS: JAN 6, 13, 20; JAN 27, FEB 3, 10; FEB 17, 24, MAR 3. |
| Prices |
$124 per person (includes lessons, rentals and trail passes) |
| NEGOTIATING THE HILLS |
| The world is not flat and neither are most of the trails in the area. If you have been avoiding trails that have their ups and downs, then this is the class for you. Learn to safely and in control negotiate hilly terrain with confidence. For intermediate level classic style skiers. Class will include orientation of riding the chair lifts and will conclude with a tour of the upper trails. Includes trail pass and lift rides. Rental equipment may be added for an additional fee. |
| Abilities |
Intermediate Classic |
| Ages |
16+ |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Classic Cross-Country Skiing |
| Time |
10:00am – 12:00pm |
| Three Two-Hour Sessions |
Saturdays: Jan 12, 19, 26 OR Feb 2, 9, 16, 2013 |
| Prices |
$124 per person (includes trail passes; rentals available for an additional fee) |
| NEXT STEP NORDIC |
| The intermediate level builds upon the skills learned in the beginner level and adds refinement, and confidence building exercises preparing the skier for intermediate trails. The course will conclude with a tour of one of the area’s most popular scenic trails. Includes rental gear and a trail pass for each day of the program. |
| Abilities |
Intermediate |
| Ages |
18+ |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Classic or Skate Cross-Country Skiing |
| Three 120 Minute Sessions (Choose one block of three weeks) |
SATURDAYS AT 1:00PM: JAN 5, 12, 19; JAN 26, FEB 2, 9; FEB 16, 23, MAR 2
OR
SUNDAYS AT 1:00PM: JAN 6, 13, 20; JAN 27, FEB 3, 10; FEB 17, 24, MAR 3 |
| Prices |
$124 per person (includes lessons, rentals, and trail passes. |
| NORDIC BACKCOUNTRY INTRO – PROGRAM FULL |
| A class designed to take Nordic skiers off the groomed trails, and equip them with the skills and tools to safely begin traveling into the world of un-tracked snow. Routes will allow for varying terrain and ability, opportunities for map reading/topo feature identification and proximity to emergency services. Class will cover introductions to avalanche awareness, beacons, navigation and skiing skills used in this type of environment. Lunch break will be taken on the trail, please pack your own lunch. |
| Abilities |
Intermediate and Above |
| Ages |
16+ |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Cross-Country Skiing (Classic Only) |
| Time |
10:00am-2:00pm |
| 4 week program |
Sundays: Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27 2013 |
| Prices |
$189 per person (lessons only, rental equipment and trail passes are extra) |
| Treasure Trails Session #1 – PROGRAM FULL |
| Treasure Trails group lessons teach our youngest skiers (ages 4-6) the basics of Nordic skiing. Students will learn to ski in a directed manner in a track, straight run in the tracks, getting up, snowplow and turning with a snowplow. |
| Abilities |
Beginners |
| Ages |
4 – 6 |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Cross-Country Skiing |
| Times |
10:00am to 2:00pm |
| 4 week program |
Wait-Listed Saturdays: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013 |
| Lesson Only Prices |
$120 per person (includes trail passes, rentals available for an additional fee) |
| Treasure Trails Session #2 – PROGRAM FULL |
| Treasure Trails group lessons teach our youngest skiers (ages 4-6) the basics of Nordic skiing. Students will learn to ski in a directed manner in a track, straight run in the tracks, getting up, snowplow and turning with a snowplow. |
| Abilities |
Beginners |
| Ages |
4 – 6 |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Cross-Country Skiing |
| Times |
10:00am to 2:00pm |
| 4 week program |
Saturdays: February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 2013 (Program skips Feb 16) |
| Lesson Only Prices |
$120 per person (includes trail pass, rentals available for an additional fee) |
| JNP Parents Program – PROGRAM FULL |
| While the kids are away the parents will…Ski! A course designed for the parents of the JNP conducted to fit with their schedule, in beginning levels of both Classic and Skate. Course will run from 10:10am – 11:30am, ending just in time to meet your kids for lunch. Learn foundational techniques of Classic striding, stopping and slowing. Or for skating, learn diagonal, V1 and V2. Both on the flats and some gentle hills. Choose from two different four week sessions. This lesson includes rentals and trail pass. |
| Abilities |
Beginner to Advanced |
| Ages |
18+ |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Classic or Skate Cross-Country Skiing |
| Times |
10:10am – 11:30am |
| 4 week program |
Saturdays: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013 OR Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 2013 (program skips Feb 16) |
| Lesson Only Prices |
$149 per person (includes lessons, rentals and trail passes) |
| Junior Nordic Program – PROGRAM FULL |
| This is an eight week program for youths age 7-18. Students are divided into age groups: Little Nords (7-10), Freeheelers (11-14) and Trailblazers (15-18). Within those groups, students are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced groups based on their skill-level. Little Nords work on strengthening their classic and downhill skills and most groups will ski the upper trail system by season end. Older Little Nord groups will also split their season between skating and classic. Freeheelers and Trailblazers ski both classic and skate and work on perfecting their technique, efficiency, and endurance. A discounted Season Trail Pass is available for Junior Nordic participants. |
| Abilities |
Beginner to Advanced |
| Ages |
7 – 18 |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Cross-Country Skiing |
| Times |
10:00am to 2:00pm |
| 8 week program |
Saturdays: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 2013 (program skips Feb 16) |
| Lesson Only Prices |
$216 per person (lessons only, Discounted Season Trail Pass available) |
| Junior Nordic Racing Program – PROGRAM FULL |
| This is an advanced program for students age 13-18 who want to compete in Nordic skiing and provides an introduction to Nordic racing for students considering joining one of the local junior race teams. Students will work with a coach who will lead training sessions for the group in technique, race strategy, and ski prep. Distance and intensity will be dictated by the make-up of the group. Students should be skilled at both skate and classic skiing and able to ski down from the upper trail system. A discounted Season Trail Pass is available for Junior Nordic participants. |
| Abilities |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| Ages |
13 – 18 |
| Base Area |
East |
| Discipline |
Cross-Country Skiing |
| Times |
10:00am to 2:00pm |
| 8 week program |
Saturdays: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 2013 |
| Lesson Only Prices |
$240 per person per 8 week session (lessons only, Discounted Season Trail Pass available) |
Registration Details & Refund Policies
1. Prices are for lessons only, or as indicated. Obtaining equipment rentals, trail passes and/or lift tickets are additional costs. The Summit Nordic Center rents Classic, Skate, and metal-edged backcountry skis, boots, and poles. Youth (age 7-12) Nordic Equipment Season Rentals are available through the Nordic Center for only $70 + tax. Child (age 6 and under) are $60 + tax and Adult (13 and up) Season rentals are $80 + tax. Contact the Summit Rental department directly for details on Season Rental information – rentals@summiti90.com.
2. When a program is postponed due to road closures or severe weather conditions, rain not considered severe weather, the day will be made up at the end of the session. Please refer to the PROGRAM HOTLINE phone number contained in your confirmation letter for up-to-date program information. The make-up day will occur the week following the last scheduled day of the program.
3. If a student chooses not to participate in a scheduled make-up lesson, there will be no additional make-up days provided. Absence means forfeiting that lesson day.
4. Lesson programs are non-transferable between persons or time periods.
5. All credit requests must be made in writing to The Summit Learning Center accompanied with original verification and must arrive in our office PRIOR TO THE LAST DAY OF THE PROGRAM. There is an additional $25.00 non-refundable administrative processing fee for all credit requests.
