Our series of two introductory lessons is the most effective way to learn cross-country skiing. Each week, as new skills are added, feedback from your instructor strengthens what you have learned. Through this series of lessons, combined with the benefit of unlimited practice time for three full weeks, you will emerge a more confident and capable skier. If you want a smooth graceful stride, efficient arm and leg action, proper pole use, and the ability to handle hills in control, this series is for you.

Designed for the intermediate to advanced skier looking to take their classical skiing to the next level, these clinics will focus on helping students develop a long, smooth, and fluid classical stride.

We'll refine diagonal stride with advanced drills and videotape analysis, develop double pole with a kick, and discuss race strategies for those preparing for ski marathons. We'll also demonstrate recent advances in ski and wax technology that can make classical skiing simpler, faster, and more fun. Let us help you move from shuffling to flying over the snow.

The course offers a high instructor-to-student ratio for individual feedback. Students should have completed the Beginner's Classical Series or have at least 2 years of ski experience.

Ultimate Stride can be taken either as a series or as individual sessions. Each session will cover a Core Program that will develop fundamental skills of balance, weight shift, and fluid movement through focus on the three core classical techniques: Diagonal Stride, Kick Double Pole, and Double Pole. New drills will be introduced at each class and adapted to each individual skier's current skill level.

Price includes instruction but does not include trail pass. Reservations are required.

Skate-skiing is the fastest, most efficient way of traveling on snow. If you like in-line or ice skating, cycling, or running, you will want to try skating on skis. The 75-minute lesson teaches you the basics of weight transfer, edging, and timing. Recommended for those with some skiing experience.

Classes are offered on most weekends and holidays at 11:30am.

For a more comprehensive introduction to skating we recommend our series of two lessons. This course teaches all the techniques needed to cover a wide variety of terrain, including the V1 and V2 styles. Recommended for those with some skiing experience.

For those interested in technical skate-skiing for racing, we offer our Race Faster series. We'll refine your V1, V2, and double-poling techniques, introduce drills you can work on yourself to improve your skiing, and discuss racing strategy. The course meets for two 2-hour sessions.

Students should feel comfortable using both the V1 and V2 styles and have spent significant time skate-skiing. Beginners and those who have never had formal skate-skiing instruction should consider our Introductory Skate-Skiing Series described above or a private lesson described below.

If your schedule does not match our group lessons, or if you would like to work on a specific skill, please call to arrange for private instruction. Our expert instructors will tailor a lesson specifically for your needs, and you get the benefits of true one-on-one instruction. Our kids instructors are also available if you want private instruction designed for your children.

Please call (781) 891-6575 to reserve private instruction.