Plain Valley Ski Trails-Clinic for Skate Technique

PVST Clinic for Skate Technique

Sunday, January 19, 2025

10AM-3:45PM

Includes a ski in catered lunch at Mountain Springs Lodge

Cost: $180

This day clinic includes:

• Catered lunch at Mountain Springs Lodge.
• 4 hours of group ski instruction for beginners to intermediates from 10am-noon, lunch 12-1pm, 1-3pm
• Ski Waxing Clinic after the instruction.

What is NOT INCLUDED

• Trail Pass- available at the trailhead with QR code, or 20% off Season Pass. You will get a code with your confirmation to receive your discount.
• Ski Rentals. Both classic and skate ski packages are available at Plain Hardware, across the street from the ski trails in Plain. https://www.plainhardware.com/ski-rentals-trail-passes
• If renting gear, please arrive at least 1 hour early to provide adequate time for appropriate sizing.
• Ski Instructor gratuity.

Important Clinic Information

• We will meet at 10am at the Meadow Loop Trailhead at the Welcome Kiosk on the Plain Valley Ski Trails https://www.skiplain.com/maps.  Parking is free.
• Schedule for the day may vary depending on skiers level and personal goals. Here is an example of what to expect:

Beginners:

10-10:30- Introductions, basic information regarding equipment, how to get up when you fall, and how to stop.

10:30-noon- Beginner progressions for classic or skate techniques.

12-1pm- LUNCH Mountain Springs Lodge

1-2pm- Learn techniques to climb and go down gradual hills.

2-3pm- Putting it all together and ski!

3:15-3:45- Wax Clinic

Intermediate:

10-10:15- Introductions, go over personal goals for the day.

10:15-Noon- Learn new drills to improve technique

12-1pm- LUNCH at Mountain Springs Lodge.

1-2pm- Climbing and descending hills, cornering, or focus on individual needs.

2-3pm- Free ski with instructors.

3:15-3:45- Wax Clinic

• Please dress for the weather. Wear layers, a waterproof coat if it is snowing, or raining. WE HOLD CLINIC RAIN OR SNOW!
• Yoga will be available on Sunday morning from 8:30-9:30. We need at least 3 people to register for this class. The cost will be $20 paid directly to the yoga instructor.

Lodging and Food Options

Mountain Springs (ski in/out lodging and lunch) https://www.mtsprings.com/

Thousand Trails (ski in/out lodging) https://thousandtrails.com/washington/leavenworth-rv-campground

Beaver Valley Lodge (across the street from ski trails) https://beavervalleylodge.com/

Squirrel Tree (Coles Corner-lodging and meals) https://www.thesquirreltree.com/

59er Diner (Coles Corner-lodging and meals) https://www.59erdiner.com/index.html

Old Mill Cafe (Plain, meals) https://www.oldmillcafeplain.com/

Headwaters Pub (lunch, dinner) headwaters-bar.edan.io

Wildflour (Kahler Glen, dinner) https://www.wildflourleavenworth.com/

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the clinic please contact PVST Clinic Coordinator Terri Weiss, PVAW@SkiPlain.com or 206-795-1888.

Plain Valley Ski Trails Mission: Create and sustain a high-quality ski trail system that serves the community and funds barrier-free ski educational programs that motivate individual and team achievement.

Plain Valley Ski Trails is a community supported 501 (c)(3) non-profit public charity.

For more info about our programs, go to SkiPlain.com.