Ski lessons for adults

For the fourth season, Viking is offering ski lessons for adults. These lessons will help skiers of all ages to complete longer and more challenging trips.

We have noticed from our past years' experience that there is a marked difference in the technical ability of members taking our courses, so this season we are doing our best to tailor the courses to these different abilities.

First program: offers novice skiers an initiation to classic techniques; diagonal stride on the flat and uphill, double-poling, one step double-pole, herringbone, snowplow turns and snowplow braking. At the end of the course, with a bit of practice, participants should be able to complete, fairly effortlessly, a 5 kilometre trip.

Second program: offers intermediate level skiers the opportunity to refine their mastery of basic skills. The instructor will help them improve their posture, and increase their efficiency in the application of different techniques. This program includes an initiation to skate-skiing. At the end of the course, and with a bit of practice, participants should be able to complete a trip of 15-20 kilometres.

Each three-lesson program should provide a lasting improvement in the participants' technique.