Quote Originally Posted by Kathi View Post
Keystone Nordic is offering a "Women's Workout" on Jan. 29th and Feb. 5th. Lessons are "Starting Skating", "Next Step Skating" or "Improving Classic Skiing". $25.00 with equipment rental, $20.00 if you have your own gear. Not sure if this price is for 2 lessons or 1. Pre-registration required. Keystone's web site has no information so call the no. 970-496-4275.

Although I want to learn to skate ski I'm working on improving my classic skiing first, so I'm pretty sure I'm going to do the "Improving Classic Skiing" lessons.

Keystone does offer beginner classic lessons on Fridays and Eldora has a Women's program during the week.

No matter which you chose I do recommend lessons to start off right, especially if you don't Alpine ski.

The beginner trail at Keystone Nordic is pretty flat with a couple of little hills. The intermediate trails are hilly with some flat. I haven't skied other Nordic areas here because I can ski at Keystone Nordic free with my Vail ski pass.
Jess, this sounds like it would be a great Idea for you and pretty cheap too. Eldora where I often go is known to be hilly which can be frustrating if you are new to the sport. I am still more then willing to give you some pointers if both you and I head up there at the end of Jan.

As for the Womens programs at Eldora the 1st session has already started and the second sessions start in the middle of Feb I think. Last year they had them on Tue and Wed (you pick which day works best for you) and it runs for 6 weeks. I did the womens telemark last year and it was pretty fun. I had to switch my days off to make it work.

Hope you find something that works for you. It is really fun and great exercise.