2025 Mt Hood Nordic Adult Ski School

Returning this season we have two distinct technique focused sessions based on discipline-Classic or/and Skate.  The sessions run separately so you can sign up for both and fully immerse yourself in the Nordic experience this season with coached sessions  each weekend and suggested exercises to build stamina, balance, and strength throughout the season. If you want to only explore one discipline, such as only skate skiing, no problem!  Just sign up for the discipline you are interested in.   

Schedule - Sunday Mornings at 9:30AM

Also for those who have the flexibility to ski midday, midweek- the Weekday School!

What you receive:

• Three 1.5 hour coached sessions per discipline (classic and/or skate)+ optional group ski with the coaches after the session
• Suggested ski specific strength and balance workouts to work on during the week.
• An extensive in-clinic movement assessment with a Nordic focus with our partner, Move Better.
• Invitation to the Mt Hood Nordic Club group skis on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings throughout the season.
• Waxing and ski tuning clinics and equipment Q and A after each session. 

All sessions meet at Teacup at the Mt Hood Nordic Waxing shed near the bathrooms on Sundays at 9:30.  Sessions will last 9:30-11 AM.  Join for an optional group ski with coaching team after the coached session. Think of setting a goal, for instance the Teacup Classic on February 9, and the Teacup Skate Race on March 22 - both coached sessions are designed to finish before the respective race. You will be ready!

Sessions are divided into experienced novice and intermediate groups.  At this time we do not offer first time on skis, beginner lessons. Sessions take place throughout the trail system, so you must be able to ski to get there! Here are some definitions of experienced novice and intermediate ability levels so you can be sure this is right for you:

• Experienced Novice- You are new to Nordic skiing but have been a handful of times or you have been away for awhile.  You can ski from place to place on most of the Teacup trail system but have a desire to ski athletically and improve.  You likely already have taken some lessons and are familiar with the basics and have (or have access to) performance oriented gear.  Our team is experienced and led by US Ski and Snowboard Certified Nordic Ski Coaches. We will get you moving with confidence and knowledge to ski effectively and efficiently this season and beyond!  

• Intermediate-  You are confident of the basics, and are able to ski all of the Teacup trail system but want to ski faster and explore proper technique.  You feel like there is something more you could gain with learning modern ski technique, skills and training. 

If you have an older teenager who is a novice skier, this is most likely the best program to introduce them to Nordic skiing instead of the youth programs.  Email kelly@teacupnordic.org to discuss this or any other questions. 

Why Move Better?  One of the things we love about Nordic skiing is the workout and challenge it gives for the whole body. Nordic skiing takes some practice and self awareness in your body. Move Better does exactly that. They have taken their movement based medicine model of medical care and applied it to the sport of Nordic skiing.  Clinic sessions provide a space without distractions to focus the quality and awareness of your movement so you can feel what Nordic skiing should feel like. Not only useful for the self awareness (being your own coach), now the Coaches and you have a common language in talking about ways to move and things to pay attention to once we are on snow!

We think these sessions are a great tool to improve technique and prevent or eliminate injuries. 

A trail pass (day or season) is required for adults participating in Programs.

With purchase of this program, you are agreeing to Teacup Nordic's Legal Liability and Waiver Agreement