Adult Group Lessons – Registration Open Now!

Just learning to cross country ski, need a tune up on your technique, or just want to feel more comfortable on different terrain and become more proficient at skiing? Join our instructors for group adult learn to ski lesson series in classic or skate skiing at various ability levels 

Qualified Nordic ski instructors will teach up to eight students per course in four (or more) one-hour courses in Classic Ski or Skate Ski techniques. Using an inclusive and student-centred approach, instructors will teach the principals of balance, coordination, propulsion and direction change on flat to gentle uphill terrain.   

Clinic prices are $120 per four-lesson series and do not include trail fees. All participants must either be a member of Nelson Nordic Ski Club or purchase a day pass for trail access. Check out the Social Skate Ski on Wednesdays if you are interested in skate skiing in a group and getting a few helpful tips along the way.

Class minimum is 4 people in order to run the sessions.  Maximum is 8 people, so don’t delay in signing up as classes begin in January.

For private or semi-private lessons, please contact adultprograms@nelsonnordicski.ca with your request (name, phone, technique, number of people, ability level, date and preferred time) and we will put it out to our instructors for availability.  Fees for private lessons are $50 for individual one-hour lesson, $35 per person for two people and $30 per person for a group of three or more.

Be Prepared: Important Information

· ​Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge for all courses (unless otherwise stated).

· Be ready, with skis waxed (if necessary), boots & skis on, at the start time of the clinic.

· Be prepared for the weather (toque, mittens, jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, drinking water, etc.)

Don’t have Classic or Skate skis and boots? No problem, our friends at Gerick Cycle and Ski will give you 15% off the cost of your rental package for your lessons when you rent Nordic skis and boots from them. 

For more information, contact adultprograms@nelsonnordicski.ca and join the fun!


SKATE Skiing Lessons

Level 1 Skate, Thursday Nights, 7:00 pm, Jan 25, Feb 8, 15, 22

Level 2 Skate, Thursday Nights, 7:00 pm, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

Level 1 Skate, Saturday Mornings, 10:00 am, Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17

Level 2 Skate, Saturday Mornings, 10:30 am, Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 2

Clearwater Curious (Women only, Level 1-2 Skate), Monday Mornings, 10:30am-noon, Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26, $150 (more details below)

Level 1-2 Social Skate Ski, Wednesday Mornings, 11 am, Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, $60 (more details below)

CLASSIC Skiing Lessons

Level 1 Classic, Thursday Nights, 5:30 pm, Jan 25, Feb 8, 15, 22

Level 2 Classic, Thursday Nights, 5:30 pm, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

Level 1 Classic, Saturday Mornings, 10:00 am, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24

Level 1 Classic, Tuesday Mornings, 10:00 am, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Level 2 Classic, Saturday Mornings, 9:00 am, Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 2

Not sure which level you should be in? Check out our ability levels.


Level 1 Skate (Thursday Nights)

Technique:  Skate 

Level: Level 1 

Location: Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge 

Dates: Thursday nights, Jan 25, Feb 8, 15, 22

Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Instructor: Jason Rusu 

Cost: $120 


Level 2 Skate (Thursday Nights)

Technique:  Skate

Level: Level 2 

Location: Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge 

Dates: Thursday Nights, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Instructor: Jakob Dulisse

Cost: $120 


Level 1 Skate (Saturday Mornings)

Technique:  Skate

Level: Level 1 

Location: Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge 

Dates: Saturdays, January 27, Feb 3, 10, 17

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am

Instructor: Ingrid Russell

Cost: $120 


Level 2 Skate (Saturday Mornings)

Technique:  Skate 

Level: Level 2 

Location: Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge 

Dates: Saturday Mornings, February 10. 17, 24, March 2

Time: 10:30 am 

Instructor: Matt Trepanier

Cost: $120 


Clearwater Curious (Level 1-2 Skate, Monday Mornings, Women Only)

ARE YOU CLEARWATER CURIOUS?  If you are a woman building confidence in your skate skiing and would like to add regular trips up Clearwater to your repertoire, now is your chance to do so in a committed, positive and supported environment. Monday mornings for 5 weeks from 10:30 to noon. We will start with a warm up at the base of Clearwater and eventually make our way up and down Clearwater exploring ski tips for climbing, descending, pacing, double poling and one skate.  
 

Technique:  Skate 

Level: Level 1-2 (not newbies)

Prerequisite:  Fitness level that allows you to skate ski continuously for 30 minutes, familiarity with offset and one skate techniques.

Location: Meet at Busk/Clearwater Trailhead

Time: 10:30 am – noon

Dates: Monday Mornings, Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26

Instructor: Kim Horrocks

Cost: $150


Social Skate Ski (Wednesday Mornings)

Social skate ski for those who have skated before and need a tune up.  This is a group ski with some technique tips along the way – not a formal lesson format. Enjoy skate skiing with new friends while improving your technique.

Technique:  Skate

Level: Level 1-2 (not newbies)

Location: Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge 

Dates: Wednesday Mornings, Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14

Time: 11:00 am – noon

Instructor: Ingrid Russell

Cost: $60


Level 1 Classic (Thursday Nights)

Technique:  Classic  

Level: Level 1 

Location: Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge 

Dates: Thursday Nights, January 25, Feb 8, 15, 22

Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Instructor: Jason Rusu

Cost: $120 


Level 2 Classic (Thursday Nights)

Technique:  Classic  

Level: Level 2 

Location: Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge 

Dates: Thursday Nights, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Instructor: Jakob Dulisse 

Cost: $120 


Level 1 Classic (Saturday Mornings)

Technique:  Classic  

Level: Level 1 

Location: Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge 

Dates: Saturday Mornings, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am

Instructor: Linda Homeniuk

Cost: $120 


Level 1 Classic (Tuesday Mornings)

Technique:  Classic  

Level: Level 1 

Location: Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge 

Dates: Tuesday Mornings, February 6, 13, 20, 27

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am

Instructor: Jaime Frederick

Cost: $120 


Level 2 Classic (Saturday Mornings)

Technique:  Classic  

Level: Level 2 

Location: Meet outside the Apex Day Lodge 

Dates: Saturday Mornings, Feb 10, 17, 24, March 2

Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am

Instructor: Matt Trepanier

Cost: $120 


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