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Nordic Ski - Classic Technique West Bragg Creek John McWhae

  • Saturday, December 07, 2019
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • West Bragg Creek

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This may be the first post for a Nordic Ski. So I'll give a lot of info. By way of experience, I have raced, instructed and coached the sport and I eat chocolate.

Nordic Skiing is defined as the lite, fast and race side of cross country skiing. This is the definition by the governing bodies and used by clubs, some online definitions are not accurate. Nordic can be Classic or Skate technique. A great winter activity for Intermediate and Advanced riders.

For this trip we'll meet at the warm up trailer at WBC at 10 ready to ski. Arrive by 930, especially if you are waxing. All skis should be glide waxed prior. We'll ski about 2.5 hr then head to The Cinnamon Spoon in Bragg Creek for lunch.

Here are a few clues about what is Nordic. Analagous to Road biking, Cross country is more like mountain biking. Track set only, stretchy clothes (no snowmobile suits), hip pack or small hydration pack to carry the minimum ( some hot water, a snack, and a bit of wax), skis less than 50mm width, poles with a separate thumb loop on the strap and a small half basket, gloves or lobster mitts.

This first one is a ski for the experienced and who have the gear. I'm happy to post an Intro to Nordic day in future which will be at the Canmore Nordic Center where you can rent. There will be instruction for that one. Maybe also a waxing clinic/info session at some point.

Let's see if we can add Nordic to all the great club activities.

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