Adult and Junior Locals Programs begin January 8th & 11th
THE ADULT LOCALS PROGRAMS =
Every year skiers from around Northern New Mexico make a weekly trek to Taos Ski Valley to spend an afternoon enjoying the mountain with other skiers. The motivation behind their journey is the famous Taos Ski Valley Locals Clinics. =
The clinics, which begin Sunday (January 8) and Wednesday (January 11) attract skiers from all over the State of New Mexico and Southern Colorado, who come to take a series of classes with the legendary Ernie Blake Ski School. The classes meet every Sunday or Wednesday afternoon at 12:45 on Strawberry Hill. Each small group meets six times for two and a half hours with classes designed for skiers of all levels. The Sunday clinics are available for both Alpine and Telemark skiers. Wednesdays are alpine only. If you can get a group of 5 tele-skiers at a similar level, then we could have a tele locals on a Wednesday,� said Jeff Mugleston, Manager of the Ernie Blake Ski School, �the ski school is guest centered in it�s approaching to give the guest the greatest experience possible, we will do our best to take care of you.� The coaching fee is $160; lift ticket is not included in lesson price. =
Make new friends who like to ski as much as you do. Skiers who participate in the clinics are sure to meet other skiers with whom they will ski with outside of classes. �Every level of skier benefits from taking the classes.� says Mugleston. �Their skiing improves both from the technical guidance of the ski instructor and because of the support and encouragement of the group.� You don�t have to have a favorite instructor to participate in the Adult Locals program. Let the ski school know the level you ski and what you are most interested in learning and they�ll be happy to arrange an instructor who fits your needs. =
�A local is not just from Taos, They come from Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Farmington, even places like Alamosa and Pueblo in Southern Colorado and we have guests who come from as far north as Boulder,� commented Hank King, Tele coordinator of the Ernie Blake Ski School, �I have met and made a lot of really good friends who have been coming to the locals program for decades. It�s the social tradition of skiing, their tradition of skiing in Taos, and that is an important part of the locals program. =
Sunday Locals Clinic � Alpine and Telemark Lessons Available Enjoy your mountain with the best instructors that Taos has to offer� �and save money at the same time! This multi-lesson package includes six 2 1/2-hour afternoon lessons (12:45 � 3:15 pm). Classes meet January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 & 12 on Strawberry Hill. Costs is $160, please pre-register at the Adult Ski School office, lift ticket is not included in lesson price. Wednesday Locals Clinic � Alpine only Does your schedule allow you to ski mid-week? If your answer is �Yes,� you won�t want to pass up this special clinic. Experience Taos at its best - uncrowded and unspoiled. This multi-lesson package includes six 2 1/2-hour lessons (12:45 - 3:15 pm). Classes meet January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 & 15 on Strawberry Hill. Costs is $160, please pre-register at the Adult Ski School office, lift ticket is not included in lesson price. =
THE JUNIOR LOCALS The focus of the Junior Locals Clinic, �the Shredders,� is on learning skiing fundamentals, skiing varied terrain, conditions, and most importantly having fun. �The big advantage for the shredders program is that the kids come back every week. The program is developed to move the kids along week-by-week, but the kids improve so quickly, that we are having to change instructors according to the child�s ability,� said Terry Su Tankersley, Manager of the Children�s Ski School. �We cater to the child�s needs, socialization process, physical dexterity, anxieties, progression, and acceptance, because we want this to lead to a continued life style. We�re not baby sitting the kids, but teaching them about safety issues and give them a basis to make decisions. In doing so, the child is more aware of where they are on the mountain and become more comfortable in the winter environment.� The Junior Locals Clinics are taught through the resort�s nationally recognized Children�s Ski School, housed in the Kinderk�fig. Classes are open to all levels of skiers and the program fee is $288, which pays for a morning and afternoon lesson, and includes a free lunch, free rental equipment and a free lift ticket. Teens 13-17 can choose between Junior Elite 2 or the Adult Ski School Locals Clinic. Space is limited - Walk-ins will be accepted only on a space available basis. =
Shredders Locals Clinics (3 through 17 years) � Sunday Alpine only Junior Elite 1 is for potty trained 3 year olds to First Grade and Junior Elite 2 is for Second Graders to 17 years of age. �The kids progress differently, so our program is designed to build skiers and find the best way to transfer information from the instructor to the child, not to get stuck on the technical aspects but to increase a child�s performance,� commented Tankersley. �However, our lesson plan is organic, they can change according to what the needs are due to weather, snow conditions, and equipment. What we are seeing now is that we are preparing kids as young as six for skiing double black diamonds on the ridge. Some of our kids are able to ski terrain that I didn�t see happening four years ago.� Classes begin at 9:30 am this season and end at 2:30 pm. Please have your child at the Kinderakefig by 9:00 AM. Indoor supervision is available until 4:00 pm. Classes meet January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 & 12. =
The Kinderk�fig Children�s Center Taos Ski Valley�s 18,000 square foot Kinderk�fig was designed with young skiers in mind. The space was created to work for smaller people and to foster a comfortable environment, with separate areas for the different age groups. But spaces alone don�t make a good program. The children�s programs are staffed by people who excel at turning children into confident, lifelong skiers. The secret is in making skiing fun and keeping the class size small. Children can learn the pleasure of skiing at any age and most will begin to actually ski between three and seven depending on their individual abilities. Parents can ski worry free knowing their children are well taken care of, and are having fun learning a sport that they will be able to enjoy for a lifetime. =
BebeKare and KinderKare (6 week infants through 3 years) information These programs can be used as hourly or all day programs, between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. � BebeKare is for infants from six weeks to one year old, with a ratio of one care giver for every two babies. The center is well equipped with an area for sleeping and playing, as well as a quiet spot with a rocking chair for nursing moms. Bring diapers, wipes, change of clothes, bottles and any food your baby may need during the day, as well as anything you feel will make him/her more comfortable. � KinderKare is for toddlers from one to three years. The program offers one caregiver for every three children. Please dress your child for active and sometimes messy play! Bring an extra set of indoor clothing, diapers and wipes and a special toy or blanket that will help your child feel more comfortable. If you would like your child to enjoy outside activities, please be sure to bring waterproof clothing and mittens, hat and UV protective sunglasses or goggles. Options include lunch, snacks and naps. =
For more information and registration forms go on line at http://skitaos.org/SKI_SCHOOL/adult_lessons.php http://skitaos.org/SKI_SCHOOL/pdfs/LocalsRegis_Adult0506.pdf http://skitaos.org/SKI_SCHOOL/pdfs/LocalsRegis_Jr0506.pdf =
To contact the ski schools programs call 1.800.347.7414 or by department call 505-776-2291 Adult Ski School (ext. 1355) sstsv@skitaos.org Children�s Ski School Reservations (ext. 1331) Administration (ext. 1336) kktsv@skitaos.org Junior Elite 1 (ext. 1334) � Junior Elite 2 (ext. 1335) � KinderKare and BebeKare (ext. 1343)
