Learn how to cross country ski at our Saturday free ski lesson!
This beginner lesson teaches the basics of cross country skiing, including classic diagonal stride and/or skate skiing, hill climbing and descending, and turning. We even teach you how to get up after you fall down!
Each lesson ends with a mini ski tour to Trapper’s Cabin, where skiers can purchase hot cocoa and relax by the bonfire. Adults and children are welcome.
If you need to rent skis for a nominal charge, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 10:15am.
This lesson is free and lasts approximately 1 hour.
Free Cross Country Ski Lesson
March 16 – Saturday 10:30am
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Don’t miss the famous Thanksgiving Weekend Sale at Cross Country Ski Headquarters!
The crew member fashion show will showcase fabulous winter apparel from The North Face, Columbia, Patagonia, Salomon, Woolrich, Mountain Hardwear, Swix, Rab, Hot Chilys, Craft, Bjorn Daehlie, Smartwool, Sporthill, Kari Traa, Skhoop, and more throughout the weekend. Win a prize if you buy something a crew member is wearing!
This is also the perfect time to shop for cross country skis and ski packages. You will also find a fantastic selection and prices of over 40 custom cross country packages, including the new Atomic Pro C2 Skin no-wax skis, which have a synthetic mohair grip zone for reliable and quiet no-wax performance.
Shop with us on Small Business Saturday for Buy-2-Get-1-Free Smartwool socks and other giveaways! (*Limit 2 free pairs of socks per person.)
The most important reason you should come see us on Thanksgiving Weekend is, of course, Bob’s Bean Bomb. Not even the strictest health food nuts can resist this hot, cheesy, bacony dip. It will be served all weekend.
Feel free to walk off your Thanksgiving dinner on our ski trails! Open to the public all weekend for hiking, biking, and dog walking.
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Join our annual season kick-off ski clinic for both classic and skate skiing at XC Ski HQ.
The Level 1-2 Skate Clinic will be from 10:00am – 11:00am, and the Level 1-2 Classic Clinic will be from 11:30am – 12:30pm. There will be a Level 2-3 Skate Clinic from 1:30pm – 2:30pm, and a Level 2-3 Classic Clinic from 3:00pm – 4:00pm.
The cost per clinic is $15, or two for $25. Space is limited, so sign up soon by calling 800-832-2663 or emailing infocrosscountryski.com. If there is not enough snow, we will reschedule the clinic to December 16th.
After the ski clinic is our annual wax clinic at 4:00pm. This year, Toko Wax guru Nick Baic will be giving the clinic, which will be highly informative and of interest to both racers and recreational skiers. He will go over waxing technique for skating and classic, and will also highlight some key products from Toko, one of the best wax makers out there. There is no charge for this clinic.
The XC SKI HQ Team dinner follows the wax clinic, beginning at 6:00pm. Come join the 2004, ’07, ’08, ‘09, ’10 ’13, ’14, and 2015 Michigan Cup Champions (also the ’10, ’11 and 2013 Brumbaugh Cup Champions) in our annual kick-off potluck dinner. We’ll introduce new team members, talk about what’s new in the Michigan Cup this season, and hone in our strategy to bring home the cups this year. Other topics will include technique, team training dates, and upcoming race info.
This event always ends up being a lot of fun, so even if you think you might only do one race this season, you are invited to come and enjoy this annual gathering of the most fun-loving skiers in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
Don’t forget, we are very welcoming to new team members! Our team spans a wide range of age and ability, and members are always willing to help out fellow skiers. To find out more, join us on Team Night, or call Devan Thielfoldt at 248-740-8825, or Mariah Frye Colie at info@crosscountryski.com
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