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“Jackrabbit” cross-country ski lessons on Mount Royal

Enroll your children today

Les amis de la montagne are now accepting registrations for the Ski de Fond Québec “Jackrabbit” initiation courses in cross-country skiing for children on Mount Royal. The registration period will close on January 4, 2010.

The Jackrabbit program is suited for children 6 to 10 years old and initiates students to both classical and freestyle cross-country skiing. The program features 4 levels and places an emphasis on the progressive integration of other ski-related knowledge and techniques. To ensure that students perfect their style while having fun, the instructor will use a variety of pedagogical materials including 70 activity files, as well as games, races, relays and trails.

The lessons include one evaluation session followed by seven (7) 1.5 hour lessons scheduled on 8 consecutive Saturdays from January 9 to February 27, 2010, at 10 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. Children will be divided into beginner and advanced levels, with 8 children per group.

The cost of the program is $225 plus tax including rental equipment (boots, skis and poles) or $180 plus tax, if your children have their own equipment.

To register, please come in person to complete the registration form and make the payment in full:

As of now: at Les amis de la montagne’s boutique in Smith House, 1260 Remembrance Road, located mid-way between Beaver Lake and the chalet near the lookout
- Daily between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

As of December 5: at Les amis de la montagne’s equipment rental counter located on the ground floor of the Beaver Lake pavilion (2000 Remembrance Road)
- Sunday to Thursday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.

For more information, please contact Daniel Leblanc, director of outdoor activities and sales.