Adult Classes
Registration for 2025 classes is now open!
Class descriptions are listed below. Join our newsletter to get updates about future classes.
Class descriptions are listed below. Join our newsletter to get updates about future classes.
Beginning Adult Cross Country Skiing
Description: Get out this winter and learn to cross-country ski! This class will cover all the basics of uphill and downhill travel on the tracks or touring in the backcountry. Information on equipment, clothing, waxing and where to ski will be provided to students before the first class session. Participants are responsible for supplying their own ski equipment. There are no specifications for equipment for the class; however, narrower skis without metal edges suited for groomed trails are preferred. Waxless or "fish-scale" skis are fine.
Instructor: Ken Cramer and Carol Bilbrough
Dates: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Tie City Trailhead Warming Hut
Fees: The fee is $50.00 for MBNA members ($65.00 for non-members) for a 4-class session. This does not include parking fee or equipment rentals. Payment is due at the time of registration. At least 4 people must be registered for the class to meet, and class size is limited to 12 people.
Registration: We are updating our registration platform, so stay tuned!
Beginning Adult Skate Skiing
Description: Pick up your pace with this great Nordic skiing technique. Take this class if you have mastered the trails but want to go faster. Learn basic V1, V2 and V2 alternate strides. Participants should have Nordic skiing experience, but need not have skated or raced. Information on equipment, clothing, waxing and where to ski will be provided to students before the first class. Skate equipment is strongly recommended for this class.
Instructor: Ken Cramer and Carol Bilbrough
Dates: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2 | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM | Tie City Trailhead Warming Hut
Fees: The fee is $50.00 for MBNA members ($65.00 for non-members) for a 4-class session. This does not include parking fee or equipment rentals. Payment is due at the time of registration. At least 4 people must be registered for the class to meet, and class size is limited to 12 people.
Registration: We are updating our registration platform, so stay tuned!
Description: Pick up your pace with this great Nordic skiing technique. Take this class if you have mastered the trails but want to go faster. Learn basic V1, V2 and V2 alternate strides. Participants should have Nordic skiing experience, but need not have skated or raced. Information on equipment, clothing, waxing and where to ski will be provided to students before the first class. Skate equipment is strongly recommended for this class.
Instructor: Ken Cramer and Carol Bilbrough
Dates: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2 | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM | Tie City Trailhead Warming Hut
Fees: The fee is $50.00 for MBNA members ($65.00 for non-members) for a 4-class session. This does not include parking fee or equipment rentals. Payment is due at the time of registration. At least 4 people must be registered for the class to meet, and class size is limited to 12 people.
Registration: We are updating our registration platform, so stay tuned!
Private and Semi-private Lessons
Description: Don't want to be in a group? Don't have time for a class series? Private or semi-private lessons would be perfect for you! Taught by Judi Hulme, these high-quality classes will be tailored to you and your small groups needs. Judi enjoys teaching skiers of any ability level in either skate or classic skiing. Whether you have never been on skis before or are getting into ski racing and looking for help with race training and strategy, Judi can help.
Instructor: Judi Hulme
Dates: Depending on instructor availability. Usually available after 11:00 AM Monday-Thursday and most weekends.
Fees: Cost will be $45 per hour for individuals and $65 per hour for semi-private. If your group is three or more, please contact Judi for cost.
Registration: Email [email protected] to schedule.
Description: Don't want to be in a group? Don't have time for a class series? Private or semi-private lessons would be perfect for you! Taught by Judi Hulme, these high-quality classes will be tailored to you and your small groups needs. Judi enjoys teaching skiers of any ability level in either skate or classic skiing. Whether you have never been on skis before or are getting into ski racing and looking for help with race training and strategy, Judi can help.
Instructor: Judi Hulme
Dates: Depending on instructor availability. Usually available after 11:00 AM Monday-Thursday and most weekends.
Fees: Cost will be $45 per hour for individuals and $65 per hour for semi-private. If your group is three or more, please contact Judi for cost.
Registration: Email [email protected] to schedule.
One-day Skate Ski Clinic
Sunday January 19, 2025
Presented by: The Nordic Link in partnership with Medicine Bow Nordic Association (MBNA).
Registration Opens December 6, 2024. Space is limited so register early. If capacity is reached, additional people will be put on a waiting list. Register at https://www.SkiReg.com/laramie-skate-camp-2025.
Cost: Individual sessions cost $65 + fees. There is a $5 discount per session if you register for the whole day.
About the clinic: The Laramie one-day skate ski clinic is a great way to improve technique and skills with top coaches. This camp is for intermediate to advanced skiers who want to improve technique, efficiency over changing terrain, and race results. Intermediate skiers must be able to ski at least one kilometer without stopping and have basic awareness of the various skate gears (V1, V2, V2 alternate). Advanced skiers should be able to ski several kilometers without stopping and have some ability to perform the various skate gears. Participants must bring all their own or rented gear to the clinic. Participants can choose to enroll in either the morning or afternoon session, or both.
Clinic schedule is as follows:
Morning Session:
8:45 – 9:00 am, Break into groups
9:00 – 11:00 am, Coaching session
Afternoon Session:
12:00 - 12:15 pm, Break into groups
12:15 - 2:15 pm, Coaching session
For clinic updates please check The Nordic Link website. For any questions about the clinic, call 307-760-4501.
Sunday January 19, 2025
Presented by: The Nordic Link in partnership with Medicine Bow Nordic Association (MBNA).
Registration Opens December 6, 2024. Space is limited so register early. If capacity is reached, additional people will be put on a waiting list. Register at https://www.SkiReg.com/laramie-skate-camp-2025.
Cost: Individual sessions cost $65 + fees. There is a $5 discount per session if you register for the whole day.
About the clinic: The Laramie one-day skate ski clinic is a great way to improve technique and skills with top coaches. This camp is for intermediate to advanced skiers who want to improve technique, efficiency over changing terrain, and race results. Intermediate skiers must be able to ski at least one kilometer without stopping and have basic awareness of the various skate gears (V1, V2, V2 alternate). Advanced skiers should be able to ski several kilometers without stopping and have some ability to perform the various skate gears. Participants must bring all their own or rented gear to the clinic. Participants can choose to enroll in either the morning or afternoon session, or both.
Clinic schedule is as follows:
Morning Session:
8:45 – 9:00 am, Break into groups
9:00 – 11:00 am, Coaching session
Afternoon Session:
12:00 - 12:15 pm, Break into groups
12:15 - 2:15 pm, Coaching session
For clinic updates please check The Nordic Link website. For any questions about the clinic, call 307-760-4501.
