XC Try-Out Clinic – January 24th
One-time-only Never-Ever & Beginner Clinic
Always wanted to try cross-country skiing but didn’t know where to start? Get the full cross-country experience in one day.
Date: January 24th
Price: 30$ (+tax) includes 2 Group Lessons, Rentals & Trail Fees
Location: Apex Hut, Nelson Nordic Ski Club
Not sure whether classic or skate skiing is for you? Try both techniques with coaches to guide you. Tell your friends and join us from 11am to 3pm. We will kick off with a Group Lesson, followed by a tech talk about cross-country ski gear and programs, have a lunch break and continue with the second lesson in the afternoon. REGISTER now to unlock a new sport.
This clinic is supported by Gerick Cycle and Ski and is designed to be an affordable, welcoming way for beginners of all ages to try cross-country skiing. You’ll have the chance to explore both techniques, learn about “skinny skis,” and discover our programs starting in February at a discounted rate. (Minimum of 6 participants required to run the clinic.)
Adult Group Lessons
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 one of our group adult lesson series in classic or skate skiing at various ability levels.
Qualified Nordic ski instructors will teach up to eight students per course 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 uphill terrain. You will receive many tips and exercises to advance quicker while having fun.
Minimum class size is 4 people in order to run the sessions. Maximum is 8 people, so don’t delay and SIGN UP NOW:
TUESDAY pm & SATURDAY am Group Lessons
WEDNESDAY am Womens Skate Group
THURSDAY am Ski & Tea Classic Group
Don’t have Classic or Skate skis and boots? No problem, our friends at Gerick Cycle and Ski will give you a fair deal on your rental package for your lessons when you rent Nordic skis and boots from them.
For more information on the different programs scroll down or contact adultprograms@nelsonnordicski.ca.
TUESDAY EVENING Group Lessons
Four-Week Session, SKATE & CLASSIC TECHNIQUE
Beginner and Intermediate Classic and Skate Ski lessons will run again on Tuesday evenings at 6pm.
Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27 AND/OR February 3, 10, 17, 24
Price: 120$ + applicable trail fees (+tax) for 4 sessions.
Location: Apex Hut, Nelson Nordic Ski Club
REGISTER for a session of four one-hour lessons in January AND/OR February. This program is intended to be a social way for skiers of any level to improve their technique and have fun together, including the option of a social ski involving all of the lesson groups in the fourth week of each session.
Sign up for Classic only, Skate only, or both techniques. You are welcome and encouraged to sign up for both the January and February sessions if you so desire.
SATURDAY MORNING Group Skate Lessons
Four-Week Session, SKATE ONLY
Skate Ski lessons for beginners on Saturday mornings at 10.30am.
Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31
Price: 120$ + applicable trail fees (+tax) for 4 sessions.
Location: Apex Hut, Nelson Nordic Ski Club
REGISTER for a session of four one-hour lessons on Saturday mornings in January. This program is intended to be a social way for skiers of any level to improve their technique and have fun together, including the option of a social ski involving all of the lesson groups in the fourth week of each session.
WOMEN’S LONG DISTANCE Skate Ski Group
Women Only, Six-Week Session, SKATE ONLY
Intermediate to advanced Skate Ski Sessions on Wednesday mornings at 10am.
Prerequisite: Intermediate to advanced skier (not newbies). Fitness level that allows you to skate ski continuously for 30 minutes, familiarity with offset and one skate techniques.
Dates: January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18
Price: 190$ + applicable trail fees (+tax) for 6 sessions.
Location: Apex Hut, Nelson Nordic Ski Club
REGISTER if you are a woman into skate skiing and would like to get better at skiing more efficiently or get more kilometres in, now is your chance to do so in a committed, positive and supported environment. We will be offering a 6 week program designed to give you all you need for skiing between 10 to 30 kms more comfortably. Maybe you want to sign up for a loppet and get some more tips or just have a consistent training group to advance with week by week. Your instructor will be with you for 2 hours every session to work on technique as well as skiing longer distances with you at variable speeds.
If you don’t identify as a woman but would really like to join this program, please contact us at adultprograms@nelsonnordicski.ca.
WEEKDAY SKI & TEA Classic Ski Group
Four-Week Session, CLASSIC ONLY
Low-Intermediate to Intermediate Social Classic Sessions on Thursday mornings at 10am.
Prerequisite: Able to ski around Apex comfortably. Beginner to intermediate skiers (not never-ever or very beginner). Comfortable to go up and down a mellow hill.
Dates: January 15, 22, 29 and February 5
Price: 140$ + applicable trail fees (+tax) for 4x 1.5 hour sessions.
Location: Apex Hut, Nelson Nordic Ski Club
REGISTER if you are looking to get out more and a little further on our trail network, join our NEW Social Ski Group. Your instructor will teach you something new every week and then practice on a social ski for about an hour. Enjoy a hot cup of tea with your group and connect with other skiers.
Private Lessons
Get an instructor to individually coach you! For a 60 minute private or semi-private lessons, your instructor will individually adjust the lesson content to what you want to work on.
Price: One person: $60 (+tax)
Price: Two people: $75 (+tax)
Price: Three or more people: $30/person (+tax)
Trail fees apply for non-members.
To book: contact adultprograms@nelsonnordicski.ca with your request including name, phone number, technique, number of people, ability level, date and preferred time.
“Never Ever” Lesson
We also offer a “Never Ever” lesson for people who are brand new to the sport. Running 80 minutes, this lesson will cover the basics of balance, coordination, propulsion and braking, as well as an intro to climbing (herringbone) and descending (snowplow) on short hills.
Price: One person: $80 (+tax)
Price: Two people: $100 (+tax)
Price: Three or more people: $40/person (+tax)
Trail fees apply for non-members.
To book: contact adultprograms@nelsonnordicski.ca with your request including name, phone number, technique, number of people, ability level, date and preferred time.
Join our team! Become a XC Instructor
Ever dreamt of becoming a cross-country ski instructor, guiding others, or perfecting your skills? Certified instructors are in hot demand at Nelson Nordic, where we are always eager to grow our adult programs and lessons.
Learn how to become a CANSI XC Instructor.
OR contact adultprograms@nelsonnordicski.ca if you want to know what it’s like to be an instructor at Nelson Nordic.