Baptism to cross-country skiing in Navafría
Cross-country skiing is an aerobic winter sport discipline and modality that consists of traveling long distances sliding only with skis on flat terrain., with little slope or steep but short sections.
The activity will begin with some theoretical and practical explanations about the use, properties and curiosities of the material used for it. Subsequently, practical learning of the correct climbing technique according to the physical environment or weather conditions, using our bindings and choosing the correct size for the most appropriate and economical way of progression. From the same Puerto de la Navafría we will begin the activity where we will equip ourselves with skis, boots and canes, and we will continue towards the beginning of the mythical route through the untamed pine forest of Navafría. A beautiful route on snowy roads under a blanket of illustrious pine trees in the Guadarrama mountain range whose objective is to know first-hand, the technique, theory and curiosities about this peculiar and striking winter discipline.
Activity focused on enjoying an ideal mountain day and that does not require previous mountain or ski experience., so it is suitable for private interested parties, families or groups of friends who want to enjoy a different day in the mountains in an unbeatable natural setting.
Baptism to cross-country skiing in Navafría
Difficulty: initiation
No previous experience required.
Transport:
Possibility of transportation to the area.
Place and time of start of activity:
The activity will begin at 9:00 a.m. And it will end at 14:00 p.m.
Being the meeting and ending point The Puerto de Navafría car park, M-637, 28742 Lozoya, Madrid.
Duration:
The guided ski outing has a total duration of 5 hours of uninterrupted activity.
Availability:
According to conditions from November to April.
Baptism to cross-country skiing in Navafría
- Mountain Guide with a specific qualification in Speleology.
- Individual safety material (harness, casco, mono and frontal).
- Civil Liability and Accident Insurance.
- Common and complementary safety material to carry out the activity.
- Technical training necessary before and during the activity: Correct use of material, progression techniques in caving.
Appropriate clothing and utensils for winter activities:
Spare socks, mountain ski pants, Thermal T-shirt (first layer), Fleece lining or similar (Second layer), Gore-Tex type jacket and pants (third layer),
Light and thin primaloft or down jacket. Neck Gaiter. Thin fleece-type gloves and thick gloves. Hat for the cold and cap for the sun. Schoolbag (in between 30-40 liters).
- Sneakers for the cave (not flip flops), old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty with long sleeves.
- Snack food and water (1 liter).
- Spare clothes and shoes to leave in the car.
- Transportation. Additional service of €10 with departure and return to Madrid.
The Guide will have a total of 5 free places that will be reserved by the first to request and which has an additional cost of €10 as a means of sharing vehicle fuel costs. Or the option that in a particular way, stay at the scheduled time at the starting point of the activity.
The meeting time will be one hour before the start of the activity itself and the departure and return and the meeting and drop-off point will be at the Alcalde Sainz de Baranda metro station on Calle Dr.. Left 62, 28007 Madrid.
