Technique Lesson with an Olympian!

Ability Level: Intermediate/advanced. Classic skiers must be on waxable or skin skis, please no fish-scales. While you certainly do not need to be a “pro” to take a lesson with one, for the benefit of the small instructional group, we ask that skiers have a basic proficiency with the technique they are signed up for. Skiers should know the basic movements and vocabulary (V1, V2, etc. for skate, or diagonal stride, double pole, herringbone, etc. for classic) and be comfortable ascending and descending the terrain at Spring Gulch.

Instructor Bios:

Simi and Sophie Hamilton are retired professional cross country skiers who are finding their new home in the Roaring Fork Valley. Sophie is now coaching regularly with AVSC, while Simi is focused on building their new home in Basalt and volunteers to support the team when possible.

Simi was born and raised in Aspen, CO, where he grew up taking…