Cross-Country Skiing
Two Styles: - Classic Skiing - Skate Skiing -
Teton Nordic Ski School offers cross-country ski lessons in both the traditional classic style and the more modern skating style of cross-country skiing.
Classic skiing is where you "kick and glide". The skis are parallel to each other and the poles are just about shoulder height. On the base of the ski in the area under the foot, you can apply grip wax or they have "fishscales" or a furry area (referred to as skins) so that you can grip the snow while you kick. See the skier on the left in the photo above.
Skate skiing is where your skis are in a "V" shape, with the tips are far from each other and the tails are close together. By pushing off from one ski to the other in a side to side motion, you "skate" on your skis. Skate skis are typically shorter than classic skis and smooth the entire length of the base. Poles for skate skiing should be about the height of your lips, or to your chin if you have shoulder issues. See the skier on the right in the photo above.
All of our lessons are taught on a track groomed by Teton Valley Trails and Pathways, packed specifically with grooves for classic skiing or a wide area for skate skiing.
Classic skiing is where you "kick and glide". The skis are parallel to each other and the poles are just about shoulder height. On the base of the ski in the area under the foot, you can apply grip wax or they have "fishscales" or a furry area (referred to as skins) so that you can grip the snow while you kick. See the skier on the left in the photo above.
Skate skiing is where your skis are in a "V" shape, with the tips are far from each other and the tails are close together. By pushing off from one ski to the other in a side to side motion, you "skate" on your skis. Skate skis are typically shorter than classic skis and smooth the entire length of the base. Poles for skate skiing should be about the height of your lips, or to your chin if you have shoulder issues. See the skier on the right in the photo above.
All of our lessons are taught on a track groomed by Teton Valley Trails and Pathways, packed specifically with grooves for classic skiing or a wide area for skate skiing.
We Are Proud to Call Them Our Partners
Yostmark is a cross-country ski partner. They rent and sell both skate and classic skis. Need a ski outfit? Accessories? Wax? Yostmark has you covered.
Located at: 110 East Little Ave. Driggs, Idaho |
Thanks to Teton Valley Trails and Pathways for grooming the nordic tracks. Buy your 2020 trail support sticker today to support groomed trails.
Teton Nordic Ski School donates a percentage from each lesson fee to Teton Valley Trails and Pathways for the use of the groomed track. |
Peaked Sports is a cross-country ski partner. They rent and sell both skate and classic skis. Need a ski outfit? Accessories? Wax? Peaked has you covered.
Located at: 70 East Little Ave. Driggs, Idaho |
