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
CLASSIC Skiing Lessons
Level 1 Classic, Thursday Nights, 5:30 pm, Jan 25, Feb 8, 15, 22
Level 1 Classic, Tuesday Mornings, 10:00 am, Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20
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 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)
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, January 30, Feb 6, 13, 20
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