Casper, WY Clinic

One-day Adult Skate Ski Clinic

Casper Mountain Biathlon Club, 1110 East End Road, 13 miles south of Casper, WY

Saturday December 13, 2025 – CONDITIONS PERMITTING!

Presented by: The Nordic Link in partnership with Casper Mountain Biathlon Club (CMBC).  

Registration Opens November 1, 2025.  Space is limited so register early.  If capacity is reached, additional people will be put on a waiting list.

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About the clinic: The Casper one-day skate ski clinic is a great way to improve technique and skills with top coaches.  This camp is for adult skiers of all abilities – from those who have never skied to those who want to improve their racing skills.  Participants must bring their own or rented gear to the clinic.  More information about equipment rentals is provided below.

Clinic details:  Participants can choose to enroll in either the morning or afternoon session, or both.  Each session includes a 2-hour session with professional coaches providing tips and drills to improve technique.  Those signing up for both morning and afternoon sessions should bring their own lunch. There will be space in the CMBC warming hut to eat lunch. Dress in breathable layers:  light, wicking layers close to skin, followed by a breathable light fleece or soft shell, followed by a wind jacket or warmer layer as needed.  Hand and toe warmers are also a good option.  An extra hat, gloves, and socks are recommended to keep you dry if you are staying for the afternoon.  Also bring a warm parka to have available. It’s easier to shed layers if too warm than not have enough layers and be too cold.  Bring a water bottle and some nutrition (bars/gels) for fuel during the session.

Clinic schedule is as follows:

Saturday December  13, 2025 

Morning Session: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

At the start of each session, participants will break into ability groups.  Group sizes are limited to six (6) people per coach to optimize individual instruction and feedback.

Please plan your travel time to the clinic accordingly.  The CMBC trails are at 8,000 feet elevation and highways to the site can experience hazardous driving conditions.  Please check the Wyoming Department of Transportation road and travel conditions website before traveling to ensure roads are open.  Depending on the weather and road conditions, extra travel time may be needed.

Cost: Cost for an individual session is $75. The cost to attend both the morning and afternoon sessions is $140.

Coaches:  The coaching staff includes: Katie Lindquist and Emily Lovett both from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and Judi Hulme from Laramie, Wyoming. All three coaches are certified cross-country ski instructors through the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and each have been teaching, coaching and racing for over 25 years. 

Cancellation policy:  Because this is an early-season clinic, snow may not materialize for this event.  If there is not enough snow to hold the clinic or if road conditions prohibit travel of our out of town coaches from coming to Casper or if Casper Mountain Road closes, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded to each participant. We will make a determination of whether we can hold the clinic by a week before the event (Saturday December 6th). Cancellations and requests for refunds made by participants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Rental Equipment:  
For skiers needing to rent skate equipment, here are some options located in Casper. 

  1. Mountain Sports
  2. 42 Degrees North
  3. Zeelo’s Cranks and Planks

Directions to: 
Casper Mountain Biathlon Club Trails

For clinic updates please check The Nordic Link website.  For any questions about the clinic, call or text Judi Hulme at 307-760-4501 or via email at dhulme9@gmail.com. For questions about the Casper Mountain Biathlon Club, call or text Rob Rosser at (307) 277-3108 or by email at Robert.M.Rosser@gmail.com.

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January Clinic Series

Fitness and Technique Training Beginner through Advanced Levels

Presented by: The Nordic Link at Lake Catamount Touring Center.

Dates: Wednesdays 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28; 4 sessions
Classic Technique Times: 10:00am – 11:30am

Skate Technique Times: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Cost: $160 + reg fee

Please register early as we typically fill up.

What’s it all about:
Learn and improve the fundamentals of skiing.  You can choose from skate clinics or classic clinics. Learn and practice skills that create efficient and fun skiing on beginner through advanced trails. We will break the group up into smaller ability level groups at the first session. Typically, we plan to have a 1 coach to 6 skier ratio.

Sample Activities: Balance skills and drill, poling technique, practice rhythm, coordination and pacing, cornering skills, uphill/downhill skills

Clinic layout and details: 

Classic Clinics Meet from 10am – 11:30am

Skate Clinics Meet from 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Rental equipment available: Equipment is available to rent from Lake Catamount Touring Center. Please call at 970.871.6667 them to reserve. If you are renting equipment, please arrive 20 minutes prior to your clinic time make sure there is time to fit your gear.

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2026 Steamboat XC Camp

January 2nd – 4th 2026

Presented by: The Nordic Link in partnership with Lake Catamount Touring Center, Steamboat Ski Touring Center, Ski Haus, Fischer, Swix, Salomon, Toko, Rossignol, Honey Stinger and GU.

Please register early as we typically fill up.

What’s it all about: Nordic camp is a great way to kick-off the ski season with the area’s top coaches to help skills improvement.   This camp is open to all ability levels. Whether a true beginner wanting to try cross country skiing for the first time or an advanced skier wanting to improve race results, this camp offers something for everyone. Skiers can choose clinics in skating or classic techniques, or both.

2026 Camp layout and details:  Participants can choose to participate in up to five, half-day sessions over the course of three days.  Each session includes a 2-hour clinic session with professional coaches, trail pass for the day. At the beginning of each session we will break everyone into ability groups, aiming to keep groups to a maximum of six participants per coach. Each session costs $70 + fees.  There is a $5 discount per clinic if registering for more than one clinic.  The clinic sessions are organized as follows:

Jan 2 Friday AM: Classic Technique

Jan 2 Friday PM: Skate Technique

Jan 3 Saturday AM: Classic Technique

Jan 3 Saturday PM: Skate Technique

Jan 4 Sunday AM: Skate or Classic Technique

Box lunches for Friday and Saturday are included for camp participants enrolled in both am and pm sessions.  Lake Catamount Lake House Restaurant will be open for lunch.

Please come prepared with extra warm and dry layers to spend a good portion of the day outside.
 
Click below to see full camp details and locations

Demo equipment on Saturday Jan 3rd: – Try before you buy! Industry representatives will be on site with all new 2026 demo equipment (skis, boots, poles) for participants to try.  This is an excellent opportunity to try the equipment and learn about products before making a purchase.

Who are the coaches?
Time on snow with coaches is the most valuable aspect of the weekend; therefore, we prioritize putting together a top-notch coaching staff.  We draw from the area’s best coaches, instructors, elite masters racers and national level coaches.  Our coaching staff includes: Katie Lindquist, Judi Hulme, Emily Lovett, Brad Piske, Sarah Konrad, Bill Pierce,  David Norris, Jessica Yeaton, Eric Lynch, Tyler Kjorstad, Cindi Hillemeyer, Marianne Osteen and Ed Kimm.  Our team of coaches make this camp what it is!  It is a skiing and learning opportunity not to be missed!

New Saturday après ski happy hour: We’ll gather downtown Steamboat for a fun happy hour and social sponsored by The Ride Workshop and The Nordic Link. Open to all camp participants, friends and family.

Cancellation policy:  We have a “no refund” policy for this camp once registered. Due to extensive organization and planning, including insurance costs, facility rental fees, weather related changes, staff hiring, etc., we are unable to accommodate refunds or transfers to the following year under any circumstances.  Thank you in advance for your acceptance of these terms. 

Rental equipment:  
For skiers needing to rent equipment, directly contact the Ski Haus (970.879.0385) for skate equipment only, or the Steamboat Ski Touring Center (970.879.8180) for skate or classic equipment. Rental gear should be picked up before camp begins. Note: demo equipment will be available throughout the weekend; however, demo equipment is to “demo” for a clinic session and not for use the entire day.  Skiers should be prepared with their own or rental equipment for the camp.

Lodging: 
Rabbit Ears Motel
Rabbit Ears Motel:  Offers comfortable lodging in downtown Steamboat Springs. Walk to restaurants and shops.  Call 1-800-828-7702.

Directions to: 
Ski Haus  (skate ski rentals and outdoor gear store)
Catamount Touring Center
Steamboat Ski Touring Center

Helpful websites:
Steamboat Chamber

Preparation for camp weekend:
Here are a few things to think about before arriving at camp.
Please have your own equipment or have rented equipment before arriving at camp.  Rental equipment will be available on Thursday before camp from Ski Haus (skate only) Steamboat Ski Touring Center.  Please call ahead to reserve.  Limited equipment is also available at Catamount touring center, please call ahead to reserve.

Bring a water bottle and nutrition (gels, bars etc) and holder to stay hydrated and fueled while skiing.  A box lunch will be provided for participants staying for both sessions in a day.
Dress in breathable layers.  Choose light, wicking materials as a first layer close to skin, followed by a breathable light fleece or soft shell, followed by a wind jacket or warmer layer as needed.  An extra hat, gloves, and socks are also recommended to stay warm and dry for those staying for the afternoon. 

For updated snow conditions please check our website frequently or call 970-846-9206.

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Laramie, WY Clinic

Laramie, WY

One-Day Adult Skate Ski Clinic

Saturday December 20, 2025

One-day Adult Skate Ski Clinic

Tie City Trailhead in the Happy Jack Recreation Area, Highway 210, 11 miles East of Laramie, WY

Saturday December 20, 2025 – CONDITIONS PERMITTING!

Presented by: The Nordic Link in partnership with Medicine Bow Nordic Association (MBNA).  

Registration is open.  Space is limited so register early.  If capacity is reached, additional people will be put on a waiting list.

REGISTER NOW

About the clinic: The Laramie one-day skate ski clinic is a great way to improve technique and skills with top coaches.  This camp is for adult skiers of all abilities – from those who have never skied to those who want to improve their racing skills.  Participants must bring their own or rented gear to the clinic.  More information about equipment rentals is provided below.

Clinic details:  Participants can choose to enroll in either the morning or afternoon session, or both.  Each session includes a 2-hour session with professional coaches providing tips and drills to improve technique.  Those signing up for both morning and afternoon sessions should bring their own lunch. There will be space available in the Tie City Trailhead Warming Hut to eat lunch. Dress in breathable layers:  light, wicking layers close to skin, followed by a breathable light fleece or soft shell, followed by a wind jacket or warmer layer as needed.  Hand and toe warmers are also a good option.  An extra hat, gloves, and socks are recommended to keep you dry if you are staying for the afternoon.  Also bring a warm parka to have available. It’s easier to shed layers if too warm than not have enough layers and be too cold.  Bring a water bottle and some nutrition (bars/gels) for fuel during the session.

Clinic schedule is as follows:

Saturday December  20, 2025 

Morning Session: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Afternoon Session:  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

At the start of each session, participants will break into ability groups.  Group sizes are limited to six (6) people per coach to optimize individual instruction and feedback.

Please plan your travel time to the clinic accordingly.  The Happy Jack Ski Trails are at 8600 feet elevation and highways to the site can experience hazardous driving conditions.  Please check the Wyoming Department of Transportation road and travel conditions website before traveling to ensure roads are open.  Depending on the weather and road conditions, extra travel time may be needed.

Cost: Cost for an individual session is $75. The cost to attend both the morning and afternoon sessions is $140.

NOTE: Please be aware, the US Forest Service requires a $5/day fee to park at the Tie City Trailhead.  Payment can be made at the kiosk located in the parking lot at the trailhead.  Alternatively, annual parking passes can be purchased for $30 at the Medicine Bow/Routte National Forest Office located at 2468 Jackson Street, Laramie, WY.  

Coaches:  The coaching staff includes: Katie Lindquist and Emily Lovett both from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and Judi Hulme from Laramie, Wyoming. All three coaches are certified cross-country ski instructors through the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and each have been teaching, coaching and racing for over 25 years. 

Cancellation policy:  Because this is an early-season clinic, snow may not materialize for this event.  If there is not enough snow to hold the clinic, or if road conditions prohibit travel of our out of town coaches from coming to Laramie or if the road to Happy Jack closes, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded to each participant. We will make a determination of whether we can hold the clinic by a week before the event (Saturday December 13). Cancellations and requests for refunds made by participants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Rental Equipment:  
For skiers needing to rent skate equipment, there are three options located in Laramie. 

  1. Fast Haus
  2. UW Outdoor Program

For those coming from Cheyenne or from Fort Collins through Cheyenne, skate skis can be rented from Rock on Wheels in Cheyenne.

Lodging: There are many lodging options in Laramie, which is a 15-20 minute drive from the event location at the Tie City Trailhead. Those coming from the front range can also stay in Cheyenne, which is a 35-40 minute drive to the Tie City Trailhead.

Directions to: 
Tie City Trailhead from Laramie

Tie City Trailhead from Fort Collins via Highway 28197 North through Laramie

Tie City Trailhead from Cheyenne via Interstate 80 West

Tie City Trailhead from Cheyenne via Wyoming Highway 210 – Happy Jack Road

For clinic updates please check The Nordic Link website.  For any questions about the clinic, call or text Judi Hulme at 307-760-4501 or via email at dhulme9@gmail.com  For trail grooming updates, see the Medicine Bow Nordic Association Grooming Blog

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