Trees in winter (28 December 2012). Photo courtesy of D. Kirche. Used by permission.

Children's Nature Programs:
No School Day at the VIC: Story of Skiing
3 January 2014 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cross country skiing at the Paul Smiths VIC. Photo courtesy of B. McAllister. Used by permission.Cross country skiing at the Paul Smiths VIC

Cross country skis by the VIC buildingJoin ski instructor and VIC Educator Michelle Berrus for a full-day session to learn about the bliss of the glide! Learn why we ski as we travel around the world to the sport’s origin in Scandinavia.  Learn how skiing has played a role in the lives of early Adirondack settlers and explore the many modern uses of skis today. We’ll also learn trail etiquette and back/front country ski safety.  Bring your outdoor clothes for walking and playing in the snow, your skis, and food for snack and lunch.  Ski rentals are available from High Peaks Cyclery (Lake Placid) and Blue Line Sports (Saranac Lake).

Reservations are required.  Reserve your place by 5:00 PM, Sunday, 29 December 2013 by calling 518-327-6241. The fee is $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.

No School Days at the Paul Smiths VIC

This event is part of VIC's No School Days Program, which provides half-day and full-day environmental education sessions to teach children aged 7-11 to become VIC eco-explorers, learning about the natural world in the Adirondack Mountains.   Activities include: hiking, exploring the marsh, playing games, and making arts and crafts. We will focus on sensory awareness, creative thinking, listening comprehension, empathy development, and having fun. No School Day programming is led by VIC Ecologist - Naturalist Michelle Berrus. For additional dates when No School Days programming is offered, click here.

 

Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.