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CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLINICs
with WAXING, SKIKING and SKI SWAP

Sponsored by the Friends of Oil Creek State Park

Usually each season the Friends group offers ski and wax clinics.

Ski clinic are usually about half a day and include the following:

  • Check in at 11:30-12:00, Coffee and Snacks
  • LECTURE-from 12:00-12:45 on various topics including buying new equipment, what to look for, types of skiing and ski equipment, proper fit and uses, technique, and Q and A
  • WAXING and SKI PREP-hands on waxing lesson, sessions will be hourly.
  • SKIKING- opportunity to try Skikes and learn to ski or improve technique. (Skikes are similar to roller skis but with tires capable of traveling on dirt road, grass, and crushed limestone trails. They have an excellent braking system and no experience is necessary to try them.) Sessions will be hourly. Check out www.skikepa.com
  • SKI EQUIPMENT SWAP- FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Bring any equipment that you wish to sell or swap or you may find equipment you would like to buy. This is a good opportunity for those looking for equipment to get started. Ski swap will be on going during the clinic from 12:00 to 5:00.

The cost for the clinic is $20 with a extra fee of $10 for each pair of skis prepped and waxed.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

The clinic is limited to 30 people.

For questions or additional information contact: oilcreekfriends@gmail.com or Peg Sims (814)354-2802

Ski Swap

Before and during clinic

Let Peg know what you are bringing: oilcreekfriends@gmail.com
or Peg Sims (814)354-2802

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