Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

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Introduction to Cross Country Skiing  
Date:  Saturday, January 26, 2008
Instructor: Paul Bischoff 
Price:  $46 (member price $40)

Take advantage of the wintertime beauty of Sequoia National Park while learning to cross-country ski.  In the morning, meet Paul at the Foothills Visitor Center for a ride up to Giant Forest.  You'll get geared up at the Wuksachi Lodge, ready for a day of fun and instruction.  Learn about equipment and winter clothing and then spend the rest of the day gliding over the snow-blanketed Sierra.  Skis, boots, poles and a ski lesson will be provided along with an afternoon guided ski tour.
Price includes: transportation from Ash Mountain to the Giant Forest, skis, boots and pole rental.
Age range: 14 - 60.
Difficulty level:  Easy to moderate.

Note: By registering for a Sequoia Field Institute program, you acknowledge having read and accepted the Release and Waiver of Liability Form. Please note any comments in the "Comment/Suggestions" box when checking out.  Once we receive your payment, a confirmation and detailed itinerary will be mailed to you.
 

SNHA Member  $40

Non-Member    $46

Trans-Sierra High Route
Date:  Saturday - Friday, April 12 - 18, 2008
Instructor: Randy Coffman
Price: $385 (member price $335)

The Trans-Sierra High Route is truly a remote, 40-mile ski/mountaineering adventure.  For this reason, it is recommended only for persons who are strong intermediate cross-country skiers, skilled in the use of ice axe and crampons, as well as being versed in snow camping techniques.  Persons should be in very good physical condition and able to ski with a heavy pack for several miles each day.  Objective hazards such as avalanches and rock fall, extreme weather conditions including high winds, heavy snow, white out conditions, and electrical storms may all occur.  High altitude will also affect persons to varying degrees.  The elevation for most of the trip is between 9500’ and 13,500’. You provide your own gear (equipment is available for rent through SNHA at an extra cost) and food.
Price includes:  guiding, transportation to/from Visalia at the beginning and ending of trip, National Forest and National Park permits.
Age range:  18 and up.
Difficulty level: Very strenuous

Note: By registering for a Sequoia Field Institute program, you acknowledge having read and accepted the Release and Waiver of Liability Form. Please note any comments in the "Comment/Suggestions" box when checking out.  Once we receive your payment, a confirmation and detailed itinerary will be mailed to you.

SNHA Member  $335

Non-Member    $385

 

 

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