Introduction to Ski Waxing

TITLE

Introduction to Ski Waxing

DATE

Saturday, December 16, 2023

LEADER(S)

Stephen Walter

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

walter@mcmaster.ca 905 338 5340

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Millgrove

MEETING AND START TIME

1:45 for 2:00 pm start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Location: Millgrove.
Details will be included in the registration confirmation email. 

DURATION APPROX

1½ hours (approximate)

EVENT GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Points of interest

This will be a 60-90 minute, practical session to show you how to use grip and glide wax on cross-country skis.

NOTE that this session could be useful even if you have skins, no-wax skis or skating skis, as we will be spending some time on how to apply glide wax, which can improve performance of any type of ski.

The session will involve some demonstration but we will help you to prepare your own skis as well.

This is an outdoor event. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

•  The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the comfort and safety of participants or due to low attendance.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the event. Up to 8 people are welcome to participate in this event.

You must be a member to register for this event

WHAT TO BRING

•  Please bring a pair of your own skis; if at all possible, clean them thoroughly (ideally using wax remover solvent) before you come.

•  Glide wax if you have it

•  Wax remover / cleaning solvent if you have it

•  Waxing iron if you have one

•  Scrapers and brushes if you have them