The class is structured for the beginning and intermediate skier. Students must be in good physical condition and be experienced in cross-country skiing. S Downhill skiing for the beginning to intermediate recreational skier. Safety courtesy as well as physical performance will be stressed. Individual offensive and defensive skills, team strategies are covered.
Tournament play is included.
This class is designed to assist the winter traveler in becoming aware of basic survival skills, by use of lectures, slides, and videos, as well as in-field application of subjects including clothing, hypothermia, basic winter survival skills, basic survival tools, avalanche awareness, route selection, slope evaluation, avalanche pits, discussions and demonstrations of transceivers, on snow probe lines, rescue actions to be taken, plus on snow building of individual shelters, snow caves and igloos. This course is designed to improve mountain biking techniques, training methods and bike maintenance skills. Includes emphasis on cross country, dual slalom, and downhill events. This course is open to all levels of riding experience. Seminars will include maintenance, safety, equipment preparation, and riding techniques.