Teaching Cross-Country Skiing

For years, our children's Nordic recreational program has been searching for tools and resources to assist our instructors. This book provides easy to follow progressions for beginner, intermediate and advanced skills levels, integrated with fun activities. The lesson plans are outstanding and include handouts (reproducibles) that the children can take home. Of all the books we have purchased, this is by far-the most useful. I also noticed at a ski leadership training conference conducted in Maine, that several other instructors that work with children had also purchased this book and they expressed the same sentiments! Good Work! A wonderful instructional resource!

While I have not been inclined to follow the detailed lesson plans or assessments, this book offers great suggestions of activities to engage kids and reminders of common technique errors new skiers make.Note that this book is for classic technique only. A skate version would be very much appreciated.

I have not XC skied in yrs, I just purchased the book to help myself practice the basics correctly. Once we have snow again here in southern Massachusetts, it will come soon.

It has certainly made me think about my own technique and how to teach others. I also liked the photos.