Schreck's cross-country ski lessons at Snoqualmie Pass near Seattle

Just email schreckski@gmail.com with this info:

Whether you want a classic (in the tracks) or skate lesson. New to XC? Start with a classic lesson.
Whether you are a beginner or intermediate to advanced skier.
If you're a beginning skier, try a 4-pack ($100 off) on classic skis. If you're an intermediate to advanced skier, try a 2-pack tune-up on your skate, classic, or one of both.
Location. If you're brand new to classic or skate skiing, Monday is best because Hyak Sno-Park is very flat and easier to ski. Also it's the closest grooming to Seattle and has indoor plumbing!
If you're an intermediate or advanced skate skier, your days of the week are Wednesdays and Sundays at Crystal Springs sno-park. Miles of varied terrain, green to black.
If you're an intermediate to advanced classic skier, Thursdays and Saturdays are the best grooming for you at Crystal Springs, with miles of set tracks on rolling easy terrain.

Latest 3 posts from the waxing bench:

May 2025 Where can we ski next season and the pluses and minuses?
Apr 2025 Thanks for a great XC ski season!
Mar 2025 March XC Ski Season and what to expect for the future in April

44 more posts can be found in the archive.

DAY	LEVEL, TECHNIQUE, LOCATION
Mondays	Beginner Classic (or Skate, if good at Classic)
Mondays	at Hyak sno-park
Tuesdays	No grooming; let's bike!
Wednesdays	Intermediate / Advanced Skate
Wednesdays	at Crystal Springs sno-park
Thursdays	Intermediate / Advanced Classic
Thursdays	at Crystal Springs sno-park
Fridays	day off to bike!
Saturdays	Intermediate / Advanced Classic
Saturdays	at Crystal Springs sno-park
Sundays	Intermediate / Advanced Skate
Sundays	at Crystal Springs sno-park

Hyak State Park Sno-Park*: The closest XC grooming to Seattle! The terrain is flatter and perfect for beginners and building technique. Over 10km of the Palouse to Cascades Trail running along scenic Keechelus Lake are groomed twice a day. Indoor plumbing at the parking lot. Exit 56 off I-90, east lot.
Crystal Springs Sno-Park*: Driving a little farther east to Crystal Springs means easier parking and getting more solitude on the trails! It boasts over 30km of groomed trails with terrain suitable for intermediate to advanced skiers. Exit 62 off I-90, lot #1. We meet a 0.5mi ski up from parking lot #1 at the intersection of the Palouse to Cascades Trail and the Stampede Pass Trail (center of this map).
Sorry, no lessons at Cabin Creek

*All State Parks and Sno-Parks require either a Day Pass ($25) or a Season Pass with a Special Groomed Sticker ($120) for every vehicle. Available online: Sno-Park Permits

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to suit up, warm up, and ski to the meet-up place.

Daily Lesson Times	Duration
8:30 to 9:45	75-minute private lesson
10:00 to 11:15	75-minute private lesson
noon to 1:15	saved for rescheduled make-up lessons *

🗓️ My season calendar — this is up-to-date.

* Cancellation policy: 72-hour notice to reschedule. Exceptions for Pass closure and sickness. (Let me know ASAP.) Make-up lessons will be scheduled for a later date. Subject to availability. If none available, then refund or bank lesson for next season.

Afternoons are for bicycling!

Gear rental:

REI
Suncadia Ski Shop (classic skis only)

Ski waxing:

Yes! I am a Certified Ski Tech.
Just leave them with me at end of your lesson and I'll bring them to your next lesson.
Hand Pro Wax with best Swix CH waxes waxed for the upcoming weekend conditions for the same price as REI, but better customized Swix waxes. And no more driving twice to drop off and pickup!
A waxed ski is a FASTER SKI!

Buy 4-pack and save $100!

Pre-pay with my Venmo account at: @Mike-Schreck-12.

private 75-min lessons	Two-Pack	Four-Pack
one skier	$250	$400 ($500 minus $100)
two skiers (similar ability and like each other!)	$375	$650 ($750 minus $100)
three compatible skiers	$475	$850 ($950 minus $100)
25% longer than one hour	1.5 hours total	5 hours total

Schreck is a PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) Certified Pro XC Level 2 Ski Instructor. He has spent the last 13 seasons instructing aspiring skiers of all levels how to ski faster and more efficiently on classic and skate skis. His students range in age from 6 to 86. He’s been born and raised in Washington and has been XC skiing here his whole life. Find more of his skiing (and cycling!) content here:

Skate technique videos

Classic technique videos

Take two or four private lessons on skate or classic skis to learn how to be more efficient on your skis and love winter in the PNW.

All lessons are private, customized to your abilities, skills, and goals. No cookie-cutter group lessons with strangers! Just you and maybe your best friend.

Private or duo/trio 75-minute lessons (25% longer than the typical 1-hour lesson so you can really improve!)
For beginning classic (new to Nordic) or new skate skiers, plan on four weekly lessons to learn the fundamentals to be more efficient on your skis on Mondays at Hyak sno-park.
If you're an intermediate to advanced skier or racer, try a two or four pack to improve your efficiency and race speed. V2, V2A, V0, V1 on varied terrain at Crystal Springs sno-park.

Email SchreckSki@gmail.com with any questions and to sign up for a lesson!

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