Stride and Glide Ski School

Stride and Glide Ski School offers ski lessons for children and adults.

A club Membership or a Day Pass is required to take lessons.

Ski Lessons

Jackrabbit Booster

Getting Comfortable On Skis

Ages: 5 and 6 or 7 and 8
Cost: Two lessons for $30.00
(Second child - friend/family - $20.00)
Dates & Times: By Arrangement
Minimum Enrollment: 2
Maximum Enrollment: 4

 

Squad Catch Up

Skill Improvement and Skiing Basics

Ages: 8 to 12 years old
Cost: Two lessons for $30.00
(Second child - friend/family - $20.00)
Dates & Times: By arrangement according to age
Minimum Enrollment: 2
Maximum Enrollment: 5

 

Youth Learn To Ski Package

Ages: For youths ages 12 to 14 years old who have not skied before
Cost: 1 ½ hour lesson for $35.00.
Includes rental, day pass and lesson
Dates and Times: By Arrangement
Minimum Enrollment: 2

 

Adult Private Lessons

1 Hour Sessions

Cost: Individual - $30.00 per person
Groups of 2 - $20.00 per person
Groups of 3 or more - $15.00 per person
Dates & Times: By Arrangement - Weekdays Preferred

 

Skiing With Your Toddler Clinic

Equipment, Safety and Enjoyment
For parents only - Ski experience required.

Cost: $20.00 per person
Minimum Enrollment: 2

 

Cheechako Lessons

For skiers 15 years and older who have never skied before. A 1 ½ hour lesson that includes: how to wax, how to select equipment, basic diagonal stride, basic up hill and down hill techniques.

Cost: $40.00 per person
Includes lesson, day pass and rental equipment
Dates & Times: By arrangement Minimum Enrollment: 2

 

Sourdough Classic

For experienced skiers who want to improve. A 1 ½ hour lesson that includes: wax tips, equipment evaluation/selection, how to improve diagonal stride and other classic techniques.

Cost: $25.00 per person
Dates & Times: By arrangement
Minimum Enrollment: 2

 

Sourdough Skate

For experienced skiers who want to try or improve their skating technique. A 1 ½ hour lesson that includes: waxing, equipment evaluation/selection, introduction to skating.

Cost: $25.00 per person ($10.00 extra to rent skating equipment)
Dates & Times: By arrangement
Minimum Enrollment: 2

 

Video Analysis

A great way to improve your technique! A ½ hr session for $25 that includes video, private analysis and on snow follow-up if needed. Book an appointment at the Ski Base Service Centre or call (867) 668-4477.

 

Ski Clinics

Basic Skate Clinic

Who: Experienced skiers who want to try skating.

This clinic will introduce skiers to all skate techniques:  1-skate, 2-skate, offset skate, diagonal skate, free skate, 1/2 skate.  There will be an emphasis on basic skating skills such as balancing on one ski, pole plant timing and lateral weight transfer.  Some time will be spent providing information on equipment selection.

Cost: $25.00 ($10.00 extra for skate skis/boot rentals)
Date and Times: February 21, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: February 18, 2010
Minimum Enrollment: 2
Maximum Enrollment: 6

 

How To Register

Register at the Ski Base Service Centre.

 

Questions?

For more information call (867) 668-4477.

Important Announcements

Posted June 23, 2010

Ed Schiffkorn, A Club Pioneer

The ski community lost one of it's 'pioneers' last week. Ed Schiffkorn was a key figure in the early years of downhill and cross country skiing in Whitehorse. He was a downhill skier and participated in the Canada Winter Games in the 60's. He was instrumental in the development of downhilll skiing at Haekel Hill in the 70's. The following was borrowed from the Sport Hall of Fame.
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Posted May 11, 2010

Whitehorse Club Junior Skiers Named to National Team

Janelle Greer, Knute Johnsgaard and Dahria Beatty have been named to the National Junior Team.
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