Try It! Roller Ski Edition.

Have you ever seen the professional XC skiers training in the off-season on roller skis? Looks pretty cool, right?  Been curious to give roller skiing a try?  

This clinic will provide you with the opportunity: 

- to try on a pair of roller skis and while in the safety of an empty parking lot (closed to vehicle traffic on weekends) 

- learn about the different types of roller skis

- learn a few safety tips

This workshop will be led by HPSC XC Instructor, Andrew M. 

Some benefits of roller skiing: 

- improve your XC skate and classic techniques 

- improve your balance on one leg

- keep your upper body in shape 

- maintain your aerobic fitness

What to Bring:

- A bike helmet.
- Gloves.
It is mandatory to wear a bike helmet and gloves.

Recommended that you also wear elbow pads, knee pads and wrist guards.  
There will be a limited set of pads to borrow.

WHEN:

Saturday April 12th, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION: 

High Park. 180 Colborne Lodge Dr., Toronto. In the centre of High Park. Meet in the north east corner of the Grenadier Restaurant parking lot.

APRES ROLLER SKI:

Brunch/coffee at the Grenadier Restaurant after the workshop wraps. 

Getting Here

By TTC: Just a few minutes walk south from the High Park subway station.

By Car: According to the High Park website, the park is closed to vehicles on the weekend. If driving, you will need to find a parking space outside of the park.