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Chad McGrath

Psychologist, nursery owner and ski instructor Chad McGrath has taught cross-country skiing for over 25 years, to well over 500 individuals. He has led groups of skiers on treks through the Porcupine Mountains, has skied the SISU race several times and the American Birkebeiner 14 times. Chad is also a psychologist who has run the Dr. Kate Newcomb Nursing Home and the Koller Behavioral Health Center. He’s currently on the adjunct faculty at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, and has taught at Lac Courte Oreilles College as well. He also runs a nursery in Springstead, WI, and has authored several books.

Courses offered:

Snowshoes and You!

Cross County Ski Instruction

Identifying and Managing Northern Trees and Shrubs (Not All Evergreens are Pines!) – with Chris Paulik

An Introduction to Winter Dog-Powered Sports – with MJ Slone

Introduction to Human Behavior

Plants in the Landscape

Navigating the Home Stretch–End of Life Decisions

Classes from this instructor

Today

  • An Introduction to Winter Dog-Powered Sports

    Two Moons Kennel 4483 Fawn Lake Rd, Springstead, WI, United States

    2 separate classes: Saturday, Feb. 5 and 12, limit 6 students each class

    $65.00 – $75.00

  • An Introduction to Winter Dog-Powered Sports

    Two Moons Kennel 4483 Fawn Lake Rd, Springstead, WI, United States

    2 separate classes: Saturday, Feb. 5 and 12, limit 6 students each class

    $65.00 – $75.00

  • Cross Country Ski Instruction

    Mecca Ski Trail 4686 Fierick Rd., Mercer, WI, United States

    This is a four-session class, January 3, 5, 10, and 12, 2023.

    $20.00 – $35.00

  • Cross-Country Ski Refresher Class

    Mecca Ski Trail 4686 Fierick Rd., Mercer, WI, United States

    This is a single-session class for previous cross-country skiing graduates, January 11, 2023.

    Free

  • Canceled Cross Country Ski Instruction

    Mecca Ski Trail 4686 Fierick Rd., Mercer, WI, United States

    This class will take place January 23, 25, 30 and February 1 at MECCA Ski Trails.

    $20.00 – $45.00

  • CANCELLED: Cross Country Ski Instruction

    Mecca Ski Trail 4686 Fierick Rd., Mercer, WI, United States

    This class will take place February 4, 6, 11 and 14 at MECCA Ski Trails, Mercer, Wis.

    $20.00 – $45.00

  • Snowshoes and You!

    Snowshoes and You!
    Mecca Ski Trail 4686 Fierick Rd., Mercer, WI, United States

    This class will take place January 19, 25, and February 1, 2026, at MECCA Ski Trails, Mercer, Wis.

    $10.00 – $35.00
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