Basic course, classic technique
This course offers you a chance to get a hold of the basics of classic skiing. We will practice basic balance and rhythm exercises. We will focus on the diagonal technique but also practice the double poling technique. You’ll receive basic information about the gear, safety and training. All exercises during the course are done on flat terrain.
Some prior cross country skiing experience is needed. If you have never done cross country skiing before OR had previous technique teaching please choose the “First time on skis” and/or "First time on skis PART 2" -course first.
We recommend at least few times independently skiing before participating to this course.
Please note, experience of down hill skiing or skating in ice is not comparable to needed experience.
Duration
75 min
Suitable for
Adults, beginners (not first timers)
Language
English
Equipment
Ski rental for the course 20€. Please add your height, weight and shoe size in the extra information box when paying. If you have your own skis, please test (and if necessary maintain) their grip before coming to the course to get the most out of the course.
Starting point
Paloheinä, in front of our rental. Please arrive to rental 15-30 minutes before the course starts. There is changin rooms, toilets and lockers available 200 meters from our rental place (in Paloheinän maja). Our location.
Booking calendar and waiting list
A red day in the booking calendar means the course is fully booked. For a full course, you can register by email to the queue for cancellations. Courses take place on weekday evenings after 17:00.
Merchant terms
The booking is binding and does not include a right of cancellation.
Please read terms and cancellation policy before the booking!
If you are unable to attend or wish to reschedule the course, please send us an email.
The course will take place when there are at least 4 participants.
Weather and ski trail conditions
The course will take place regardless of weather conditions, provided that the ski trails are in skiable condition. Exceptions are severe weather conditions (around -15 degrees below zero), storms or other exceptional weather phenomena. Any cancellation/postponement due to frost or storm will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any changes or cancellations will be notified to the registrants personally.
Insurance
Participants are recommended to take personal accident insurance. Suomen Latu has accident insurance for participants (insurance only applies to permanent residents of Finland). Suomen Latu has the organiser's liability insurance.
