The Parkland Cross Country Ski Club provides training in several winter outdoor disciplines including: Beginner and Intermediate Ski Lessons, Avalanche Beacon Use, Introduction to Mountain Touring, Map & Compass, GPS, and Tour Leading. Most of these classes are open to the public but preference will be given to Parkland Members. Our ski lesson program is run in co-operation with the City of Red Deer. Click Ski Lessons for more information.
For membership info see http://www.parklandxcskiclub.org/membership-info/
Contact Kelly at 403-343-3882 for Registration and information
Training for the 2011 – 2012 Season
| Introduction to avalanche beacons | November 29 at 7:00 pm Cost $5 per person | |
| Vance and Sandy | Gives new members the basics about beacons | |
| Location | Sandy’s House 33 Rose Crescent | |
| Call Sandy to book | 403-346-1311 | |
| email Sandy at | Sandy’s email | |
| Introduction to Mountain Touring | Dec 14 at 7:30 pm Cost $5 per person | |
| Jane and Steve Davies | Gives new members the lowdown on ski travel in the mountains | |
| Location | Davies Residence call for directions | |
| Call Steve or Jane at | 403-342-6473 | |
| email Steve or Jane at | Steve and Jane | |
| Map and Compass plus GPS | Date Dec 1, 6 and 8. 7:00 – 9:00 pm Cost 3 evenings at $5 per person/night | |
| Brian Davies and Pat Gleason | Gives all members a working knowledge of maps/compass & GPS | |
| Location | Lindsay Thurber High School Room number will be posted | Call Brian at | 403 227 4409 |
| sign up at a meeting or email Brian at | Brian’s mail |