Once they've found their balance on cross-country skis, youngsters move on to the technical development stage, learning classical and freestyle. The Jackrabbit program comprises four technical levels and is designed to develop accomplished skiers, highlighting progress at each stage in the acquisition of technical skills related to speed, consistency and distance covered!
Prerequisites - Level 1: Must be 6 to 8 years old on the day of the activity. No experience necessary.
Prerequisites - Level 2: Must be 7 or 8 years old on the day of the activity. Must have completed Level 1 of the Jackrabbit program OR know the following techniques: basic position, be able to get up by themselves, take side steps, do the star, be able to run on skis and slow down using the herringbone technique.
Prerequisites - Level 3-4: Must be 8 or 9 years old on the day of the activity. Must have completed Level 2 of the Jackrabbit program OR know the following techniques: diagonal stride/extended glide, double poling, conversion and skate ski techniques, be able to turn using the skate ski technique and to ascend, turn and come to a full stop using the herringbone technique.
Cost: $235
Equipment rental cost: $70 plus taxes
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