2026 First Day on XC Skis Workshop at Waterville Valley, NH

Activity Type: Skiing | Cross Country
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Michael Barry, Karen Hall, Alexander DeLaney, Alexander DeLaney
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN0000026h4L
Audience: Everyone

Description: Join us for a “first day on skis" workshop at the nearby winter wonderland of Waterville Valley Resort, NH. By the end of the day you will advance to a confident novice and be gliding along with us. The Waterville Valley Nordic center is the largest within 2 hours of Boston and one of the higher ones in the Whites for generally good snow conditions. In the morning you have a group lesson provided by FIS certified resort instructors and in the afternoon our AMC leaders will take you on a tour to hone and practice your new skills.
This trip will be run jointly with the independently listed Worcester Chapter Trip also in OC.
Here is the basic plan: -9:00 Arrive in Waterville Valley via self driving/car pools, rent equipment, get trail pass, etc -9:45 Introductions with your AMC leaders and fellow skiers -10:00 Handoff to your certified Waterville Valley Nordic Instructors for group lessons. -11:30 Lesson ends, lunch and socializing in Adventure Center; bring your own packed lunch or buy pre-made sandwiches at the Jugtown store. -12:30pm Afternoon ski tour with AMC leaders who will split the group and provide tips to reinforce the instruction. -3:30pm approx end day (trails close at 1600), return equipment, optional socializing
Cost of $30 includes equipment rental, a group lesson, trail pass and an afternoon ski tour with personalized instruction and tips. To sign up, just click register now, fill in the trip registration and pay the $30 fee and you will be registered.
Refunds and cancellations: Cancellations prior to 6pm on 1/7/2026 will be refunded in full. Refunds after that date will be contingent upon filling your spot with another skier and be refunded after the event. This event is subsidized by the AMC and we expect it will fill. If you can’t attend, please cancel/email the leader as soon as possible so that we can maybe fill your spot.
Later the leaders will provide final logistical info to confirmed skiers, equipment waivers and ask you for info needed for the rentals. In general, you should be prepared to be outside most of the day. Have a small rucksack or fanny pack with water, snack, extra hat extra gloves and a warm jacket (puffy down jackets are perfect) for when we are not as active. You will get quite warm or really cool off depending on how active you are. Car Pools will be facilitated via the OC.

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!