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Telemark Lessons & Demos

Backcountry Ski Lessons

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BOSTON AREA SKI LESSONS & DEMOS

Mt. Wachusett Intro to Telemark Lessons If you’re coming to Telemark from a cross-country skiing background or with little or no skiing experience at all, then this is the program for you. We’ll start with getting used to the new equipment and quickly move through the basics of edging and edge transitions, snowplowing, sideslipping, and parallel skiing on easy terrain. We’ll move on to apply these skills in learning the telemark turn, focusing on proper body position throughout. As you become more and more comfortable on the skis, we’ll work on linking turns and start tackling more challenging terrain. You’ll leave with a solid grasp of Telemark skiing equipment and technique, and a taste for a new and exciting sport! A great way to embrace winter in the Northeast. $35 per person 2012 Dates December 22, 29 January 5, 12, 19, 22 February 2, 16, 23, 25, 19 March 1, 8, 22, 25, 29 Prerequisite- no previous alpine or nordic ski experience Does not inlcude lift ticket Thursday nights 7-9p Sunday nights 7-9p Meet at Starbucks in base lodge Includes all telemark ski equipment (boots, skis, poles) Call 800-310-4504 for reservations Mt. Wachusett Telemark Skiing for Alpine Skiers Are you an alpine skier looking to try something new? Want to explore the backcountry or make those same old groomers exciting again? Come try out Telemark skiing in this fun two-hour lesson catered specifically to current alpine skiers! We’ll start by doing some alpine skiing on our Telemark skis, practicing sideslipping, edge transitions, and carving round turns without having your heel locked in. We’ll work up to the full-fledged Telemark turn, focusing on body position and making sure to weight the skis as evenly as possible. We’ll be on the lookout for the dreaded “fake-a-mark!” By the end of the clinic you’ll be working on linking Telemark turns and you just might choose to never go back to alpine… Either way, learning Tele will force you to work on your technique and balance, and will actually make you a better alpine skier in the end. $35 per person 2012 Dates December 18, 22, 29 January 1, 5, 8, 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 12, 16, 23, 26 March 1, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 29 Prerequisite- Previous alpine skiing experience; comfortable on green trails and with riding a chairlift. Does not inlcude lift ticket Thursday nights 7-9p Sunday nights 7-9p Meet at Starbucks in base lodge Includes all telemark ski equipment (boots, skis, poles) Call 800-310-4504 for reservations Mt. Wachusett Intermediate Telemark Skiing Did you catch the Telemark bug in one of our beginner classes? Or are you just looking for some updated technique advice from our PSIA certified instructors with years of teaching experience? Join us and refine your technique through drills, games, and one on one instructor feedback. You may be asked to spin in circles, ski a mogul run, or try backwards Tele, all in the name of fun and learning! We’ll also go over techniques to help you manage challenging terrain or ice. This course will really help cement your skills as a Telemark skier. $35 per person 2012 Dates January 26, 29 February 9, 18 March 4, 15 Prerequisite- Intro to Telemark Skiing, Telemark Skiing for Alpine Skiers, or previous Telemark Skiing experience; comfortable on blue trails. Does not inlcude lift ticket Thursday nights 7-9p Sunday nights 7-9p Meet at Starbucks in base lodge Includes all telemark ski equipment (boots, skis, poles) Call 800-310-4504 for reservations Mt. Wachusett Intro to Backcountry Telemark $35 per person 2012 Dates January 10, 24 - 10am January 31 - 6pm (night ascent) February 7, 14 - 10 am February 28 - 6pm (night ascent) Prerequisite Does not inlcude lift ticket Meet at Starbucks in base lodge Includes all telemark ski equipment (boots, skis, poles) Call 800-310-4504 for reservations Ski Ward Tele Clinics & Demos Wednesdays 6-9p, FREE DEMO open to all $15 per person 7-8p on demo days Prerequisite- previous alpine ski expereince Does not inlcude lift ticket Meet at EMS tent, base area near chair lift Includes all telemark ski equipment (boots, skis, poles) Call 800-310-4504 for reservations Mt. Wachusett Backcountry Taster Are you interested in making the transition from the ski mountain to the backcountry? Sign up for this 3-hour course and learn what it takes to get into the backcountry. You will learn how to put on skins and then earn your turns by skinning up the backside of your local mountain. You will quickly learn the value of efficient skinning and route selection. You will also be able to judge how well your layering system works! This course is meant to introduce the equipment and concepts of backcountry travel and is a great starting point. It is not meant as a stand alone course and we recommend signing up for one of our full-day Backcountry Ski Courses to continue learning under the watchful eye of our one of our Ski Guides. If you are serious about playing in backcountry terrain, we also recommend signing up for an AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course to be better prepared to recognize potential hazards. $35 per person 10-1p January 10, 24 February 7, 14 6-9p Night Ascent January 31 February 28 Prerequisite- No backcountry experience required; should be comfortable on blue trails. Does not inlcude lift ticket Meet at Starbucks in base lodge Includes all telemark ski equipment (boots, skis, poles) Call 800-310-4504 for reservations Mt. Wachusett Avalanche Prep This course is meant to teach the basics of where, when, and why most avalanches happen. We’ll start indoors, where we’ll cover some avalanche basics and learn how we can identify dangerous “red flags.” We’ll also discuss human factors, and how decision making can be affected by goals or expectations. Next we’ll head outside and practice using avalanche safety tools such as the beacon, shovel, and probe. We’ll dig down and identify layering in the snowpack, and discuss how that might affect snow stability. You’ll learn what the essential tools in the backcountry toolkit are, and then conclude by practicing an actual companion rescue. This course is meant to introduce the equipment and concepts of avalanche safety and is a great starting point. It is not meant as a stand alone course and we recommend signing up for a 3-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course If you will be out often in backcountry terrain. This is great preparation for that course! $35 per person January 15, 27 February 5, 18, 24 March 4, 10, 16 Meet at Starbucks in base lodge Includes all avalanche equipment Call 800-310-4504 for reservations Intro to Ski Touring $35 per person Cutler Park January 17 February 14 10-12p Mt. Wachusett January 14, 22 February 11, 21, 24 10-12p Blue Hills January 28 February 19, 24 10-12p Prerequisite- previous alpine ski experience Does not inlcude lift ticket Includes all ski equipment (boots, skis, poles) Call 800-310-4504 for reservations

Equipment List for Ski Lessons EMS Ski School Provides: Telemark skis, boots, poles, professional instruction You Provide: Ski Lift Tickets Base Layer (top and bottom) Light to mid-weight synthetics, snug fit and close to skin, eg. EMS® Techwick®. Fleece Jacket Ski Jacket & Pants Gloves/Mittens Ski Helmet Ski Socks Ski Goggles Optional Items Camera Hand/Foot Warmers Missing anything on this list? Don't forget your 20% discount EMS coupon that comes with your Ski School confirmation letter!