Skating for Beginners
90 min
This is what you can expect:
The skating course is for those who want to learn basic skating techniques and improve their balance on skate skis. It is an advantage to be able to classic from before, but this is not a requirement.
After the course, you should have a good starting point for using the various techniques in skating on your ski trips!
About the course
Group course - small group of up to 6 people
You will learn basic skating techniques in 1.5 hours
The course can be held in Norwegian and English
The meeting point is only 5 min away from the subway, with parking available
We do not offer rental of skating equipment on group courses
Only 950 NOK per person
Here's what you'll learn
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![Downhill and flat technique]()
One skate - V2
Used on flat areas and on gentle downhill slopes. This technique ensures fast and efficient progress.
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![Flat and gentle uphill technique]()
Two skate - V2 Alternate
A skating technique used on moderate terrain. The skier pushes off with one leg at a time, with a pole hold on each push.
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![Uphill technique]()
Offset skate - V1
It's a technique for tackling uphill slopes. You learn to climb hills efficiently and maintain momentum.
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![Upward technique]()
Herringbone
Technique used in downhills that combines the traditional herringbone pattern with a gliding motion, where the arms and legs work in sync to create propulsion.
Registration
Meeting point
📍 Sognsvann
Accessible by Metro Line 5.
Get off at Sognsvann metro station and walk 1 minute to the meeting point - the barrier by the parking lot.
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