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Page SECTION THE HERALD January Glen Eden starter programs on during National Ski Week By GERRY TIMBERS Herald Sports The success in recent yean of Canadian Ken Read Steve and Todd on the slopes of Europe create an impression that Can ada has emerged as a world leader in aiding But while nothing breeds success like win ning the Impression tea little misleading Espec ially at the grass roots level where a dynasty Is truly constructed While still at the in fant stage in Canada though the sport Is rap idly Increasing In larily According to the Canadian Ski Council there are million skiers in the nation one million of whom live In Ontario Locally Glen Eden officials expect more than skier visits to the Kelso Conservat ion area hills this That a a 10 per cent Increase In business over last season and the outlook gets even of your life Gearing up for skiing Use this checklist on preseason equipment condition before you go BOOTS Liners are dry and clean No mildew cracks in the tongue foam or flow- materia leaking Into seams Shell soles are clean and not badly worn original surfaces at toe and bee are undamaged for good binding Interface Suckles are in place and unbroken No cracks or broken rivets in shell snow dam still seals toe adequately Boots still fit closely and comfortably BINDINGS Bindings close smoothly on boots No corrosion evident toe unit routes smoothly Antifriction pad dean Mounting screws are tight Ski brake or safety strap operable and undamaged Ski shop has checked clearances lubricated and approved bindings for use with the early snow- rail and the possibility of a record number of operating days There are according to Glen Eden school director Doug Learning a large number of peop le out there who need Just that extra Utile nudge to finally get out on the and trails That a why the Canad ian Skj Council has des ignated next week January 21 29 Nation al Ski Week The promo tion is dubbed Take Friends Make Friends the Idea is to Introduce a fastgrow ing sport to an increas ingly society National Ski Week gives us opportunity to get those people out with reduced rates and special events Lean tag told The Herald They Just need a little motivation once you re out and used to skiing for exercise It becomes is flat not railed or convex Bottom edges sharp smooth No rust on edges no evidence of edge pulhng out No deep gouges in base or Top edges debarred no evidence of edge pulling out No evidence of warping or Tip and tall protectors debarred no evidence of structural damage where tbey adhere to ski POLES Poles straight no cracks or deep Is it a Baskets whole unbroken GHtTreaBorary Straps unbroken Expert ideas on equipment Experts say your height weight skill level and the kind of skiing you be doing should be considered In outfitting yourself with cross country ski equipment These experts offer the following guide lines Fitting Skis With your feet on the floor raise one arm straight up in the air Generally the pair of skis whose tips come closest to hitting the wrist of your upraised arm will be the right slxe There are exceptions to the rule though If you ore particularly light you will want a slightly shorter ski because you hay weight to be distributed on the ski and if you are heavier than normal for your height you will want a longer ski to spread your weight over a longer surface a method of determining the skis stiffness to your body weight the important factor to good grip and effortless glide Fitting Boots Like any athletic footwear a crosscountry ski boot s performance depends on good fit It should fit comfortably like a good walking shoe It be snug around the heel so your foot lift when kicking and it should have adequate room in the toe so circulation Is not Impeded or cut off Fitting Poles With your feet flat on the floor raise one arm straight out from your body The poles that come btween the armpit and are longer than those used In downhill because the arm motions am different Good cross country skiing technique relies somewhat upon propulsion from the arms Longer poles are needed to provide this push throughout each full stride BUSINESS DIRECTORY There are a number of special events planned for National Ski Week at Glen Eden They Inclu de two nights of skiing with reduced rates on the lift and on equip ment rental There will be a special day for senior late- night skiing a torch light parade and free video Instruction for be- witb special package for beginners The deal Includes rental equip ment a lift ticket and a lesson Glen Eden will ac commodate the senior crowd the following Wednesday with a two can ski for the price of a single lift ticket The Never Ever Ski Package will be avail able to novice skiers on Friday Januarys The offer Includes cut rate lessons and ski rental The next night Glen Eden will offer late- night skiing A lift ticket will cost just and It will be good 9pm l am Finally Sunday beg itinera will be able to benefit from a free vid eo analysis by one of the area a qualified Inst A camera crew will video tape your run down one of the sbop- after which an Instr uctor will critique your style While programs such as National Ski Week do attract new people Leemlng realizes the healthiest way to rease the Alpine and crosscountry Ion Is to present an attractive lessons plan The Glen Eden instructors will give out more than 13 lessons this year There are more than 1 youngs ters taking lessoni at Glen Eden on any given Saturday as the area continues to work hand In hand with community recreation depart It a very Important for us to have a highly trained teaching staff to present an Interesting lesson said Our children prog rams here ore very popular We try to make the lessons fun and appealing That way we are going to hold on to those new for life make friends friends NATIONAL SKI WEEK AN 2129 Glen Eden ski Bill McDanald gives a few pointer to a ladles class en Week Januarylltt a recent Thursday afternoon Glen Eden will be ENJOY WINTER INDOORS AT 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