Last season's workshop sold out.

"Laura's workshop and wisdom last year have since empowered me to explore wild ice in Canada, Sweden, and Mongolia."

–Claire, Figure Skater, Glenwood Springs, CO

In this three hour in-person workshop you will learn how to:

•Predict natural ice for skating

•Find skateable natural ice

•Assess natural ice for skating

•Travel across natural ice safely

•Use ice safety gear and decide what you should buy

•Self-rescue or rescue a friend with basic techniques

•Assess wild ice anomalies

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*It is unknown at this date if we’ll be having any other in-person workshops this season • The online version of the course will be launching later this Fall! (a date has not yet been set, but there will be discounts for in-person workshop attendees that would like the online version once that goes live as well).

If you’d like to help us plan an in-person workshop at your rink, shoot us an email! LearnToSkateOutside@gmail.com

FAQ

What skating level do I need? Intermediate to advanced. You should be able to skate forwards and backwards, glide, make quick turns, and stop going forwards and backwards. That's about Adult Level 3 in the Learn to Skate USA program.

Can teens come? The workshop is mainly for adults, however, teens with advanced to elite skating skills may be approved on a case by case, with a parent or guardian attending with them. Email LearnToSkateOutside@gmail.com for approval before you buy a ticket.

What happens on the ice? The last hour of the workshop is hands-on rescue instruction: drills and practice scenarios on the rink. You will get to practice with a variety of ice picks, and throw rope bags. Ultimately after this section of the workshop you’ll know what gear you like and how to use it!

What should I bring? Skates, gloves, warm layers, any of your own safety gear (if you have picks, life preserver, throw rope, whistle).

Is there an online version? An online course is coming later this fall. Join the newsletter to hear first!