CXC Academy Ski Lessons
Learn from the CXC pro’s! From beginner to advanced lessons, CXC’s highly skilled instructors are excited to take your abilities to the next level. Whether you are a competitive Master’s racer, a first-time skier, or somewhere in between, come & enjoy the Tormondsen Family Snowmaking Trail, professional CXC Academy coaching, exceptional grooming and the best early-season snow in the Midwest.
Levels:
- Learn to Ski
- Beginner: Know how to ski but want to improve your technique
- Intermediate/Advanced Technique Lessons: Fine-tune your technique
- Youth
Facilities
All lessons are based out of the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. With machine made snow, phenomenal grooming, and trails for all ability levels, the American Birkebeiner Trailhead is an incredible classroom for your amazing cross-country experience.
Cost
Ski lessons are available in three categories: Learn to Ski, Beginner, and Intermediate/Advanced for $200 (Includes complimentary CXC Academy membership, CXC ski ties and buff; must still purchase $35 festival pass or All Access Trail pass). For your convenience, you can register for lessons on the same form as you use for Turkey Birkie event registration, although CXC is providing the lessons (not the Birkie). Register here. Continue through registration to CXC ski lesson registration.
CXC Academy Ski Lessons Schedule
Registration for lessons includes ALL sessions listed below.
Friday: 1:30PM – 3:00PM (skate)
Saturday: 9:00AM – 10:30AM (classic) | 1:30PM – 3:00PM (skate)
Sunday: 9:00AM – 10:30AM (classic)
Advanced Lesson Opportunity! Technique Progressions with Bryan Fish, US Ski Team
For Advanced Skiers Only
Cost: $300
Friday:
12:30pm – 2:30pm: Skate Technique and Progressions
Saturday:
12:30pm – 2:30pm: Classic Technique and Progressions
Sunday:
11:00am – 1:00pm: Review of Classic and Skate Progressions, Q&A
Bryan Fish is in his 13th year with U.S. Ski & Snowboard. He is the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Development Director and formerly the U.S. Ski Team Development Coach. Bryan began his coaching career in 1999 at his alma mater University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB). He coached part time for UWGB and was a full time engineer (Production Leader) for ENCAP, LLC. Bryan became the Central Cross Country (CXC) Elite Team Head Coach from 2006 to 2010.
In his role, Bryan oversees the overall sport- specific development pathway including junior development projects, domestic competition calendar, Cross Country Sport Education and domestic and development governance.
Bryan believes in the importance of empowering and educating American development athletes as well as providing them the infrastructure, opportunities, and support to allow them to pursue their athletic dreams. A primary pursuit of Bryan’s is to strengthen the USA Cross Country development system through fostering collaboration with member clubs, regions and key XC ski partners.
Bryan lives in Park City, UT and enjoys returning to his cabin in Northern Wisconsin where he grew up. He enjoys outdoor activities including mountain biking, trail running, kayaking and skiing.
Questions? Email yuriy.gusev@cxcskiing.org
All proceeds from Ski Lessons are donated to the CXC Excellence Fund
CXC Excellence Fund covers 50% of the trip cost for the qualified athletes from the Central Region to the Junior and U23 World Championships, and National Nordic Foundation (NNF) supports the remaining 50%. In return, supported athletes offer their time to assist the CXC Regional Elite Camp, Dream Camp, and Igor Camps as athletes, coaches, and mentors for our next generation of athletes. Last winter CXC provided three $1,700 stipends to athletes who competed at the U23 World Championships in Lygna, Norway.
