Cross Country Skiing
Instruction for Beginners

Cross country skiing uses natural movements. Learn the basic techniques needed for flat terrain, up, and down hills. Become familiar with waxing and maintaining ski equipment or choosing the correct clothing for all levels of skiing. Take a easy glide through the woods on freshly fallen snow, travel at your own pace enjoying the views, the serenity, the quiet!

Cross country skiing is one of the healthiest recreational activities for the body and soul. Absorbing the beauty of nature with its towering trees, mountain vistas, or endless snow covered meadows while experiencing a total body workout. No one is ever too old or too young to cross country ski. Seniors love it because you can ski at your own pace for as long (or as short) a time as you wish, many enjoying the sport well into their eighties. Families even young children can glide together and you can even bring the baby along on a pulk (sled). Some areas even say bring Fido with you if he promises to behave.

Try this lifetime sport that won’t take a lifetime to learn, get a cardiovascular workout in some of the most spectacular settings in nature. It is adventure for some, peace of mind for others. Ski for the taste of clean air, sighing wind, through hardwood forests, past frozen lakes and waterfalls, weathered barns, More than mere recreation, this is euphoria! It can be either social or solitary, families, couples, and individuals. Enjoy the outdoors in winter, at your own speed.

Intermediate & Advanced tours in the back country.
We will guide you to the best local cross country skiing trails, instruct you in advanced skills, including proper falling techniques to reduce any injury.
 

Instructor:	Barry Rusnock Assisted by Mary-Michael Levitt Director of The Riverview Counseling Center
Date:	Our adventures are offered year-round. If you would like to receive our newsletter and learn more about our upcoming events, please do one or more of the following: Request to be added to our newsletter mail list Use our Contact Us form Complete the Registration Form and mail to:    Barry Rusnock    43 Powhatatan Way    Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Use our Contact Us form to express interest in participating in a particular event Bookmark our Calendar We will post dates of upcoming events to our Calendar and in our newsletter and when you have expressed interest in the program, we will notify you when it is scheduled. All Outdoor Adventures are WEATHER PERMITTING.
Meeting Place:	Riverview Counseling Center 43 Powhatatan Way Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (Directions)
Fee:	Determined by: The type of adventure The number of persons If it is a private, semi-private group or family Whether it is a half day or full day adventure Equipment rental requirement (we can provide some equipment for some adventures)
Registration:	Pre-registration Required Mail registration form (below) and non-refundable $50.00 deposit check to: Barry Rusnock, 43 Powhatatan Way, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Make checks payable to: Barry Rusnock   Print Brochure and Registration Form (pdf)
Inquiries:	You can make inquiries about our programs by contacting Barry Rusnock at 908-850-5778 or email us using our Contact Us form (Info@RiverviewOAC.com)
It was so incredibly peaceful, "I'll never     forget that nap."