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, please choose the “First time on skis” -course. Please note, experience of down hill skiing or skating 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, between Suomen Latu rental point and ski trails. Please arrive at least half an hour before the course starts. There is changing rooms, toilets and lockers available 200 meters from our rental place (in Paloheinän maja).
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.
The course will take place when there are at least 4 participants.
Merchant terms:
We only accept cancellations by email. Cancellation of general course can be done latest at the course day 12 pm. See the "Merchant Terms" section for more detailed terms and 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.
