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Events, Programs

CLASSIC REFRESHER Group Lesson

February 7th, one hour of CLASSIC TECHNIQUE

Beginner to Low-Intermediate Classic Lesson

Date: February 7th at 10.30am

Price: 30$ + applicable trail fees (+tax)

Location: Apex Hut, Nelson Nordic Ski Club

Need a brush up or some tips to make your classic ski more efficient? Are your arms in the right position and are you transferring your weight properly? Some helpful reminders of proper technique go a long way to making your ski more efficient, fun and less tiring.

Join Louise at the Apex Lodge for an hour of instructed classic skiing with some drills and lots of tips. This program is for Beginner to Low-Intermediate Classic Skiers.

To book: email adultprograms@nelsonnordicski.ca with the subject “Classic Refresher” and your name, phone number and ability level.

Events, Programs

TRY Out Clinic, January 24, 2026

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Always wanted to try cross-country skiing but didn’t know where to start? Get the full cross-country experience in one day.

Not sure whether classic or skate skiing is for you? Try both techniques with coaches to guide you. Join us from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on January 24th at the Apex Ski Hut.

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.

Club Updates, Programs

2026 Adult Programs Registration

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❄️ Winter is here! ❄️

Starting in January 2026, we will be offering group lessons for all ability levels in both Classic and Skate Ski techniques.

Set yourself up for success this winter:

✔️ Learn new skills or improve your efficiency on skinny skis

✔️ Meet new people in a fun, social setting

✔️ Stay active and enjoy the outdoors all season long

TUESDAY pm & SATURDAY am Group Lessons

WEDNESDAY am Womens Skate Group

THURSDAY am Ski & Tea Classic Group

Spaces are limited – make this your best XC ski season yet!

Click here for additional details & information on Private Lessons.

Club Updates, Community, Programs

Adult Programs to get you sliding & gliding

We have a number of different fun, social ways for you to ski with friends while improving your technical skills!

THURSDAY NIGHT ADULT SOCIAL SKI

New this year, we are offering a social drop-in ski on Thursday nights. These evenings will be organized as a social ski but will not involve a formal lesson format. Instead, this will be a group ski led by certified CANSI instructors who may offer some technique tips along the way. We plan to have an instructor for skate and classic leading the group each week.

If you’re interested in joining us on Thursday nights, please fill out our brief survey (takes two minutes, tops).

Join us on Thursday nights at 6 p.m., starting January 9th, and meeting at the Apex trailhead. No pre-registration required, though there will be a $5 drop-in fee for all who attend and trail fees apply for non-members.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to pay any fees, sign waivers (once for the season) and get your skis on. Remember to bring a headlamp (we will be leaving the lit Night Loop) and your own skis, boots and poles. We have no rental gear on site. If you need to rent gear, please visit our friends at Gericks in downtown Nelson.

ADULT GROUP LESSONS

Registration is now open for our adult lessons and programs. In January and February, we are offering group lessons for Levels 1 and 2 in both Classic and Skate Ski techniques. Group lessons will take place on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. 

Spaces are limited, so don’t delay. Sign up today!

Click here for program details & registration.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Can’t make our group lessons or just want a session completely tailored to your own needs? We also offer private lessons. Email adultprograms@nelsonnordicski.ca for more information or to request a lesson.

JOIN OUR TEAM! BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

Ever dreamt of becoming a cross-country ski instructor, guiding others, or perfecting your skills? Join the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI) Level 1 course in January 2025 and embark on your journey to becoming a certified cross-country ski instructor!

Certified instructors are in hot demand at Nelson Nordic, where we are eager to continue growing our adult programs and lessons.

CANSI XC Ski Instructor Level 1

January 17-19, 2025 at Nelson Nordic Ski Club

More info and registration on the CANSI website.

Programs

2025 Adult Group Lessons & Programs Set to Launch

The snow is flying and it won’t be long now until our season is underway! Registration has now opened for our adult lessons and programs. In Jan/Feb 2025, we will be offering group lessons for all ability levels in both Classic and Skate Ski techniques. For a fun, social way to learn to ski or improve your technical skills, sign up for a group lesson series with one of our certified Nordic Ski instructors.

Also check out our special group skiing opportunities, including the women’s only skate distance group on Monday mornings!

Spaces are limited, so don’t delay. Sign up today!

Click here for program details & registration.