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Lessons

 

Learning to cross country ski is fun and easy. Ole’s Cross Country Ski School will have you sliding along in one lesson. You will learn the basics and fundamentals of nordic skiing. Our instructors can teach you both the Classic and Skating techniques. 

 

 Taking just one lesson will really help you get started right. In a lesson you will learn the basics of gaining momentum on skis as well as down hill strategies and how to stop on those skinny boards. In cross country skiing we ski up the hills, so climbing skills are taught. Skiing on groomed trails is not walking on skis. It is about learning how to glide on skis with the minimum of effort.  Ole’s instructors make learning new ski skills fun. A ski lesson is a worthwhile investment in your skiing future. 

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    Have you tried ski skating yet? Ice skating and cross country skiing have been combined to produce ski Skating, a faster form of cross country skiing. If you think cross country skiing is too slow, try ski skating. Ole’s moderate terrain is ideal for the skating technique. We offer ski skating lessons, rentals, and sales. 

 

 

Make a Reservation

 

Reserve your lesson time by calling 802-496-3430. Please call a day or two ahead to schedule a time. Lessons generally last around an hour.
 

Group                  $45 adult   (Two or more people)          
 

Private      $60 adult           
 

           

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO SALES %6 SALES VT SALES TAX

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE A USED RENTAL POLE OTHERWISE REQUESTED.

CALL THE SHOP OR EMAIL US TO SECHDULE YOUR LEASE FITTING.  ALL LEASE PACKAGES ARE DUE BACK BY MARCH 31ST.

EDGELESS XC WAXLESS TOURING SETUP

SINGLE PAIR 50-60 MM TOURING SKI WITH NNN BINDING

SINGLE PAIR CLASSIC NNN BOOT

SINGLE PAIR CLASSIC TOURING POLES 

PRIMARILY FOR SKIING A GROOMED AND/OR PACKED SNOW SURFACE:

ALSO GOOD FOR MAKING YOUR OWN TRACKS ON MELLOW TERRAIN

 90% SKIING IN TRACKS AND 10% SKIING OFFTRACK

USED LIMITED QTYS            NEW
$119.95                              $179.95


 

METAL EDGED WAXLESS TOURING SETUP

SINGLE PAIR METAL EDGE 60-70 MM SKI

SINGLE PAIR NNN TOURING  BOOT 

SINGLE PAIR TOURING RENTAL POLES

SUITABLE FOR SKIING ON PRE-PACKED OR GROOMED SNOW SURFACE.

ALSO  GOOD FOR MAKING YOUR OWN TRACKS IN FRESH SNOW. WILL FIT INTO A PRE-MOLDED CLASSIC TRACK WHICH IS  FOUND AT MOST XC SKI CENTERS.

METAL OR PARTIAL METAL EDGE PROVIDES GRIP ON ICY SURFACES.  

CHOOSE THIS SKI FOR EDGE GRIP, AND GLIDE OVER FLOTATION AND STABILITY

50% OFFTRACK SKIING 50% ONTRACK SKIING.

NNN BOOT AND BINDING OR COMPATABLE

USED: LIMITED QTYS             NEW 

$160                                       $249.95

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BC OFF TRACK METAL-EDGED WAXLESS TOURING SETUP

SINGLE PAIR 70-100MM METAL EDGED WAXLESS SKI W/ BINDING

SINGLE PAIR NNN BC BOOT

SINGLE PAIR BC OR SIMILAR TOURING CLASSIC TOURING RENTAL POLE

SUITABLE PRIMARILY FOR OFF TRACK TOURING ON FRESH AND UN-GROOMED SNOW. SKIS ARE FULLY EDGED AND HAVE A WAXLESS KICK ZONE UNDERFOOT. SETUP IS GREAT FOR GETTING OUT INTO THE WOODS AND EXPLORING THE TREES. BC BOOTS ARE MORE ROBUST AND UPGRADES TO A HEAVY DUTY BC SKI/BOOT ARE AVAILABLE.  BINDINGS ARE NNN BC OR COMPATIBLE.  

75% OFF TRACK TOURING 25% ONTRACK TOURING

ROBUST NORDIC TOURING SETUP

NOT AN "AT" DOWNHILL SETUP

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USED: LIMITED QTYS           NEW 

$249.95                             $299.95

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ADULT SKI SKATING PACKAGE

ONE PAIR SKATE SKIS

ONE PAIR ROBUST COMBI BOOT

ONE PAIR SKATE POLES

ONE SKIING SETUP FOR SKATE SKIING TECHNIQUE. MORE ROBUST COMBI BOOT FOR BETTER LATERAL SUPPORT. POLES SIZED UP FOR SKATING TECHNIQUE.   

 USED:LIMITED QTYS                            NEW 

             $99.95                                $275                 

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BEGINNER SKIER SETUP​:

SINGLE PAIR CLASSIC WAXLESS CLASSIC SKI

SINGLE PAIR JUNIOR CLASSIC NNN BOOT

SINGLE PAIR JUNIOR CLASSIC TOURING POLE

GREAT FOR JUNIOR SKIERS JUST STARTING OUT IN NORDIC SKIING

USED:                                              NEW

  $60                                                 $99                        

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JUNIOR/STUDEND RACE PACKAGE (Up to 100 lbs):
SINGLE PAIR OF CLASSIC WAXABLE SKIS
SINGLE PAIR OF SKATE SKIS
SINGLE PAIR OF COMBI BOOTS(GOOD FOR BOTH CLASSIC AND SKATE TECHNIQUES) 
 SINGLE PAIR OF POLES SIZED FOR CLASSIC TECHNIQUE
SINGLE PAIR OF POLES SIZED FOR SKATING TECHNIQUE

GENERALLY ALL A  STUDENT/JUNIOR NEEDS FOR RACING OR SKIING

          USED:LIMITED QTYS                  NEW 

          $150                                          $250

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JUNIOR/STUDENT RACE PACKAGE (100LBS AND UP)

SINGLE PAIR OF CLASSICWAXALBES

SINGLE PAIR OF SKATE SKIS

SINGLE PAIR OF COMBI BOOTS )GOOD FOR BOTH CLASSIC AND SKATE TECHNIQUES)

SINGLE PAIR OF POLES SIZED FOR CLASSIC

SINGLE PAIR OF POLES SIZED FOR SKATE TECHNIQUE

GENERALL ALL A STUDENT/JUNIOR NEEDS FOR RACING OR SKIING

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USED:                                               NEW:

$199.95                                         $325

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