MVN Classes and Clinics
Let Methow Valley Nordic help you improve your skiing and have more fun doing it! Join our experienced and skilled instructors and take your skiing to the next level. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or a seasoned glider, our classes and clinics will help you hone your skills to make the most of our fantastic sport.
All classes are organized by ability level. Class sizes are small, generally no more than eight, to give you plenty of personal attention.
Scroll down for more information about each of our offerings, and to register.
December Camp
December 16- 19, 2021
Trail passes are not included.
For more information, visit the camp webpage here.
MVN Members Clinic
January 9-10, 2021
This weekend ski clinic for adult MVN members is a great way to get lots of coaching in a short period of time. Two full days of instruction based in Mazama, one day of skating and one day of classic. Small class sizes based on ability, from beginners to advanced.
Ski Camp Advent Calendar
31 Days of core, mobility, and strength exercises to get your ready for camp and the ski season
Got a minute? Let’s get ready for ski season!
Open any door for a core, mobility, and or strength exercise. Each takes only a minute or less! Do one a day, mix them up, or combine them with your existing routine. Consistency is key, and doing a little bit each day is a great way to incorporate new movements, keep things fun, and avoid overdoing it.
As always, please take into consideration any past injuries, and consult your healthcare professional before starting any new exercise routine.
Weekly Classes
Methow Valley Nordic offers classes for a full range of abilities, from beginner to advanced. Class sizes are small, so you get plenty of individual attention. You must be a member to take a class, but it’s easy to join MVN here.
Most classes meet once a week for eight weeks from January thru the first week of March. The exceptions to the rule are the (NEW!) 4-week skate-only class (running for 4 Tuesdays in January), and the fitness classes which start in December and meet for twelve weeks. With the exception of the skate-only class, the classes are split evenly between classic and skating, with the actual technique of each class determined weekly based on snow conditions. Classes meet at a variety of trailheads around the valley.
The quick run down of ability levels is: beginners can shuffle around, advanced skiers can move pretty fast, and other skiers are in between. If you want a bit more of an idea of where you might best fit, please consult our skill level chart for adult programs, and use your best judgement. We will be happy to help you change groups after classes begin to find the best fit for you.
Registration is open on Skireg.com
Register here for Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced 8-week, Skate and Classic Classes AND the Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Skate-only Classes.
Register here for the Fitness and Race Training (FART) Group
Register here for the Fitness and Technique Training (FATT) Group
Beginner and Advanced Beginner, Skate and Classic
Wednesdays, January 6 – March 3 (No class Feb 16) 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Intermediate, Skate and Classic
Tuesdays, January 5 – March 2 (No class Feb 16), 9:00-10:30 or
Thursdays, January 9 – March 5 (No class Feb 20), 9:00 – 10:30 or 11:00 – 12:30
Advanced, Skate and Classic
Wednesdays, January 6 – March 3 (except Feb 17), 9:00 – 10:30
Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate, Skate-only
Tuesdays January 5 – 26, 11:00-12:30
Fitness and Race Training (FART)
Tuesdays, December 1 – February 23, 9:00 – 10:30
Emphasis is on interval training, with some technique coaching.
You don’t have to be a racer to join FART! Everyone can enjoy the benefits of interval training, and there’s no easier way to get out for a challenging workout than to share the fun with an enthusiastic group of like-minded individuals!
Fitness and Technique Training (FATT)
Thursdays, December 3 – February 25 (No session Dec 24), 9:00 – 10:30 or 11-12:30
Fitness training through a focus on developing technique. This winter our plan is to have a special emphasis on developing strength and integrating that with our technique to become more efficient and effective skiers.
Junior Team Parent Classes
If you are a parent of a Junior Team skier and want some instruction while your kids are training, parent classes will meet on six consecutive Thursdays starting January 7. Sessions will alternate between skating and classic. There is no charge for these classes.
To register or for more information please contact Leslie Hall at 509-996-6000.
Registration Information
Costs
Four-week Skate-only class is $90
Eight-week classes cost $165 per participant.
Twelve-week classes (FART and FATT) cost $225 per participant.
Methow Valley Nordic Membership
Membership is required for participants in Adult Instruction. Individual memberships are $35 per year and family memberships are $60 per year.
To join MVN, please click this link. Membership and class registration will be two separate transactions.
Trail Passes
All skiers need a Methow Trails pass. (Methow Trails, which does all the trail grooming, is a different organization from Methow Valley Nordic). Methow Trails offers daily and multi-day passes, as well as season and lifetime passes.
Trail Passes are not included in registration fees. Registration for the December Camp has a trail pass purchase option if you do not otherwise have one. For the Members Clinic, passes can be bought nearby at the Mazama Store or the Mazama Ski School, as well as a number of other businesses in the valley. To buy a pass directly from Methow Trails click HERE.
Refunds and Late Registration
Refund Policy: With the pandemic we must be flexible to care for everyone’s health. If you require a refund for health reasons, please let us know.
Late Registration Policy: MVNSEF accepts late registration for its weekly classes and training groups subject to available space. Fees will not be prorated. If you are looking for a small number of lessons we recommend the Methow Valley Ski School and the Sun Mountain Ski School.
For More Information
For the December Camp: Leslie Mittendorf – methowskicamp@yahoo.com
For Members Clinic or Weekly Classes: Pete Leonard – ED@mvnsef.org, 509-341-4450