Enjoy the Woods in Winter with
Cross Country Ski Lessons
with instructors: Crede Calhoun, Max Dubansky, Rita Dubansky
(Over 100 years combined Nordic Skiing Experience!)
Current Conditions CALL 1-800-446-7554
or email

We are the Areas Nordic Pros!
Latest Info and Reservations
Call backbone Ski Farm 301-334-5633

• 1 Hour Lesson and All Day Rental- Designed For Beginners & Intermediates, Lead Instructor: Crede Calhoun
• Approx 60 minute intensive ski lesson where you learn the basics of cross-country (nordic) skiing. Learn about equipment, how to get up from a fall, uphill techniques, including the herringbone and sidestep uphill technique, the diagonal stride, double poling and how to maximize the skis glide potential. Trail techniques and safety considerations. You will be introduced to downhill techniques including the snowplow and 'third ski' techniques.. You will also learn a little about winter travel including hypothermia awareness and how to keep warm, the backbone trail system and trail recomendations.
• After lesson you are then free to explore the trails of the Backbone Mountain Ski Farm. Please note that our trails are on rolling terrain. Most folk like an early lesson to take full advantage of the days skiing.

Where: Location is the Backbone Mountain Cross Country Ski Farm (and Fod Farm) in Pleasant Valley 7 miles south of Oakland. 20-25 minutes from Deep Creek Lake.

Map to the ski farm

When: Private Group Lessons are available almost anytime with advance reservations.
Make Reservations in Advance, we'll need your heights, weights
and shoe sizes. Bring a few pairs of socks of different weights to help adjust the boot fit if necessary. Rentals begin to open up in the early afternoon for walk-ins.

Call 1-800-446-7554 for Info

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