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Nordic Skiing:
Flat out fun.
If you’re confused between cross-country skiing and Nordic, don’t be. They are really the same.
There are two types of Nordic skiing, however: classic and skate. “Classic is more like walking on skis, whereas skating is more like, well, skating on skis,” says Arlene Cook, head of Schweitzer’s ski patrol and Nordic expert. Both provide great exercise in a naturally beautiful, peaceful environment. Nordic is also a great family sport. It keeps kids in shape for summer sports and helps improve their balance skills. The Sandpoint Nordic Club has wonderful kids’ programs and clinics for all. Schweitzer boasts more than 32 kilometers of groomed Nordic trails that showcase spectacular mountain, valley and lake panoramas. They offer an inviting medley of challenging and easy-going terrain to please skiers at most skill levels. “Our groomers do a fantastic job of prepping the Nordic trails. You want hard-pack conditions for the ultimate experience,” Arlene says. This is a relatively safe winter sport: you can ski out in the early evening with headlamps to soak in a dazzling star-studded show you’ll see nowhere else. New to the sport? Our Snowsports School can team you up with a personal coach who can show you how to get the most out of every outing. Both skate and classic equipment is available in the Demo Center. More information? Go to Schweitzer.com.
Out of Bounds? Outstanding!
Looking for some advanced adventure? Untracked powder? Carving through the trees? Welcome to backcountry skiing—the sport that breaks through the boundaries of traditional downhilling. Thanks to Schweitzer’s open boundary policy, you can head for the peace and quiet of its backside’s pristine paradise. This more effort, more reward sport is not for the timid or the unskilled skier. You need to be prepared for plenty of exercise and a shipload of exhilaration. Here’s what else you’ll need. A partner to ski with—never go alone. Planned routes to ski down and hike back up. A backpack of survival stuff: water, food, a beacon, a shovel and skins for your boots. And most importantly, a lot of knowledge, experience and top-notch decision- making expertise. You should check The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center website for educational classes, weather, and area info. All set? Jump on the Lakeview or Great Escape lift and it’s bombs away. There couldn’t be a more natural way to have fun.
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