Connie
Connie moved to Grande Prairie in 2006, joined Chicks on Sticks and fell in love with cross country (XC) skiing and has been enjoying it ever since! Connie has been instructing XC adult ski lessons for approximately 10 years now and going on her fifth season as WNSC's volunteer Adult Lesson Coordinator. Connie has her CANSI Level 2 certificate and has attended two Silver Start Mountain XC Ski Super Camps where she received coaching from some of the most experienced and brightest coaches in Nordic skiing. What makes Connie enjoy Nordic skiing so much? - "I love getting out there and enjoying winter. I now look forward and hope for it to snow"!!
Connie moved to Grande Prairie in 2006, joined Chicks on Sticks and fell in love with cross country (XC) skiing and has been enjoying it ever since! Connie has been instructing XC adult ski lessons for approximately 10 years now and going on her fifth season as WNSC's volunteer Adult Lesson Coordinator. Connie has her CANSI Level 2 certificate and has attended two Silver Start Mountain XC Ski Super Camps where she received coaching from some of the most experienced and brightest coaches in Nordic skiing. What makes Connie enjoy Nordic skiing so much? - "I love getting out there and enjoying winter. I now look forward and hope for it to snow"!!
Doris
Doris loves to ski and is thrilled to see others getting out and enjoying the sport! Doris has been skiing longer than some of the other instructors. She actually uses her own set of wooden 3 pins for the retro skis! Melissa and Doris have been leading Chicks since 2007 and enjoy seeing the ladies improve their abilities. She has also helped with Bunny Rabbits and Jackrabbits in addition to adult lessons. She has her CANSI Level 1. You may also see Doris out on the dog trails skijoring!
Doris loves to ski and is thrilled to see others getting out and enjoying the sport! Doris has been skiing longer than some of the other instructors. She actually uses her own set of wooden 3 pins for the retro skis! Melissa and Doris have been leading Chicks since 2007 and enjoy seeing the ladies improve their abilities. She has also helped with Bunny Rabbits and Jackrabbits in addition to adult lessons. She has her CANSI Level 1. You may also see Doris out on the dog trails skijoring!
Doug
Doug spends his winter skate skiing and snowboarding and loves to go fast! Doug has his CANSI level one. He’s been teaching adult ski lessons for a couple of years now, and enjoys getting new skiers out on the trails.
Doug spends his winter skate skiing and snowboarding and loves to go fast! Doug has his CANSI level one. He’s been teaching adult ski lessons for a couple of years now, and enjoys getting new skiers out on the trails.
Joanne
Joanne has been skiing since moving to Grande Prairie from the west coast 15 years ago. The Wapiti Nordic trails have kept her sane (mostly) and happy (usually) in the GP winters. She is CANSI level one certified and enjoys teaching those who have never been on a pair of skis but want to give it a try.
Joanne has been skiing since moving to Grande Prairie from the west coast 15 years ago. The Wapiti Nordic trails have kept her sane (mostly) and happy (usually) in the GP winters. She is CANSI level one certified and enjoys teaching those who have never been on a pair of skis but want to give it a try.
Max
Max came to Canada four years ago and immediately took to CC skiing as a means to getting through the long dark winters. As a keen adventurer when he's not skiing on the trails with the Planks and other friends, he's often out exploring backcountry cabins and ACC huts. Max has his CANSI Level one and has great fun teaching kids and adults of all ages. What better way to get to know this beautiful and enormous country, stay fit and healthy and have a lot of fun at the same time!! By the way, don't take your cat skiing, they don't enjoy it as much as you hope they will!
Max came to Canada four years ago and immediately took to CC skiing as a means to getting through the long dark winters. As a keen adventurer when he's not skiing on the trails with the Planks and other friends, he's often out exploring backcountry cabins and ACC huts. Max has his CANSI Level one and has great fun teaching kids and adults of all ages. What better way to get to know this beautiful and enormous country, stay fit and healthy and have a lot of fun at the same time!! By the way, don't take your cat skiing, they don't enjoy it as much as you hope they will!
Melissa
Melissa moved to Grande Prairie in 2003 and started cross country skiing that winter and fell in love. In 2007 she took over the women’s Chicks on Sticks group and the program is now entering its 17th season. She enjoys introducing new people to the sport. She is CANSI level one certified and enjoys teaching beginners the most – sometimes her husband Greg is her sidekick during the lessons. Melissa also skijors with her dog Mocha out on the dog trails. The Wapiti Nordic has become her second home year round.
Melissa moved to Grande Prairie in 2003 and started cross country skiing that winter and fell in love. In 2007 she took over the women’s Chicks on Sticks group and the program is now entering its 17th season. She enjoys introducing new people to the sport. She is CANSI level one certified and enjoys teaching beginners the most – sometimes her husband Greg is her sidekick during the lessons. Melissa also skijors with her dog Mocha out on the dog trails. The Wapiti Nordic has become her second home year round.
Vashti
Vashti has been teaching adult lessons at Wapiti Nordic for about 10 years and has her CANSI level one certification. She enjoys skate skiing and skijoring with her dog Andy. During the summer, you’ll find her hiking in Tumbler Ridge or gardening.
Vashti has been teaching adult lessons at Wapiti Nordic for about 10 years and has her CANSI level one certification. She enjoys skate skiing and skijoring with her dog Andy. During the summer, you’ll find her hiking in Tumbler Ridge or gardening.