Adult Lesson Programs
Registration for 2025-26 Adult Lessons opens November 3 at 12 noon.
Please register early, as many classes fill up quickly!
These group lessons programs are perfect to learn, refresh or refine your balance, propulsion and coordination skills, to improve your ski technique and meet other skiers at a similar level as you. Programs include drills and exercises to hone in on areas of improvement for your skiing, and skiing out on the WNC trails to put your new skills into action.
Program options are listed below.
We may be able to add more dates and groups, so check back for updates and sign up to the waitlist options on the registration form if the group you want is already full.
If you need more information about the program,
Contact Christine at adultprograms@whitehorsenordic.ca
Prices:
2 or 3-Week program: $100 (Day Pass/Rental not included)
5-Week program: $150 (Day Pass/Rental not included)
Rental available: $70 (see details below)
1. Get your season pass and enjoy unlimited access to our ski trails all winter
2. Or take advantage of an exclusive discount on your day pass on class days only ($10/day of class - $16.58/other days of the week).
New this season: Try-It sessions now offered in French, Japanese, and for ages 55+!
Visit the Events Calendar for dates and details.
Get ready for a great season with some early-season lessons!
Choose from these options:
Classic Level 1
Sundays: Nov 23, 30 from 11AM-1PM
Mondays: Dec 1, 8, 15 from 12-1:30PM
Mondays: Dec 1, 8, 15 from 6-7:30PM
Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16 from 12-1:30PM
Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16 from 5:30-7PM
Wednesdays: Dec 3, 10, 17 from 6-7:30PM
Thursdays: Dec 4, 11, 18 from 6-7:30PM
Classic Level 2
Wednesdays: Nov 19, 26 from 5:30-7:30PM
Sundays: Dec 14, 21 from 11AM-1PM
Mondays: Dec 1, 8, 15 from 6-7:30PM
Wednesdays: Dec 3, 10, 17 from 6-7:30PM
Thursdays: Dec 4, 11, 18 from 12-1:30
Classic Level 3
Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16 from 12-1:30PM
Thursdays: Dec 4, 11, 18 from 6-7:30PM
Classic Level 4
Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16 from 12-1:30PM
Skate Level 1
Mondays: Dec 1, 8, 15 from 6-7:30PM
Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16 from 12-1:30PM
Wednesdays: Dec 3, 10, 17 from 6-7:30PM
Thursdays: Dec 11, 18 from 5:30-7:30PM
Sundays: Dec 7, 14, 21 from 11-12:30PM
Skate Level 2
Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16 from 6:15-7:45PM
Wednesdays: Dec 3, 10, 17 from 6-7:30PM
Thursdays: Dec 4, 11, 18 from 6-7:30PM
Skate Level 3
Mondays: Dec 1, 8, 15 from 6-7:30PM
Skate Level 4
Mondays: Dec 1, 8, 15 from 6-7:30PM
Increase your enjoyment of winter with ski lessons!
Choose from these options:
Classic Level 1
Sundays: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1 from 11-12:30PM
Mondays: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9 from 6-7:30PM
Wednesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4 from 6-7:30PM
Classic Level 2
Sundays: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1 from 11-12:30PM
Mondays: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2 from 6-7:30PM
Tuesdays: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 from 12-1:30PM
Wednesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4 from 6-7:30PM
Thursdays: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5 from 6-7:30PM
Classic Level 3
Mondays: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2 from 6-7:30PM
Wednesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4 from 6-7:30PM
Classic Level 4
Thursdays: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5 from 6-7:30PM
Classic/Skate combo Level 3
Tuesdays: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 from 12-1:30PM
Wednesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4 from 6-7:30PM
Classic/Skate combo Level 4
Wednesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4 from 6-7:30PM
The days will be getting longer and the temperatures warmer—time to skate ski!
Choose from these options:
Skate Level 1
Sundays: Feb 15, 22, Mar 1 from 11-12:30PM
Mondays: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2 from 6-7:30PM
Tuesdays: Feb 17, 24, Mar 3 from 12-1:30PM
Wednesdays: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4 from 6-7:30PM
Thursdays: Feb 12, 26, Mar 5 from 6-7:30PM
Skate Level 2
Sundays: Feb 15, 22, Mar 1 from 11-12:30PM
Mondays: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2 from 6-7:30PM
Wednesdays: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4 from 6-7:30PM
Skate Level 3
Tuesdays: Feb 17, 24, Mar 3 from 6:15-7:45PM
Thursdays: Feb 19, 26, Mar 5 from 6-7:30PM
Need to rent equipment for your lessons? No problem!
Rental equipment (skis, boots, poles) is available for the total price of $70 for your 3 or 5 week lesson block. Plus, you can use the equipment for one week before and one week after your program! Check the rental box when signing up.
Please stop by the chalet in advance of your program start date to arrange sizing.
Note: You will need to pick up and return your equipment at the chalet each time you ski as the equipment will also be used by other skiers/programs.
Which group is right for me?
Classic Skiing
Level 1 – a super beginner class for those who have never cross-country skied before, or have skied only a few times previously. You will learn the basics of cross-country skiing, including skiing up and down small hills, so you can get out to enjoy beginner trails. Note: participants should have a basic level of fitness, for example able to walk 2-3 km.
Level 2 – for those with some previous cross-country ski experience (one season or so) cruising around the beginner (green) ski trails on classic skis, including uphill and downhill, for instance, to Harvey’s Hut and back. This group will work on refining and increasing classic skiing skills to gain more confidence to explore some intermediate (blue) trails.
Level 3 – for skiers who can ski varied intermediate (blue) trails, both up and downhill. You will refine your balance, propulsion and coordination skills to ski more efficiently, with more confidence and maybe a bit more speed. Step turns and kick double pole will be introduced. Participants should have the stamina to ski 10+ km.
Level 4 – for skiers who can very confidently classic ski on blue, and can ski on black trails but with less confidence. This group will continue to refine balance, propulsion and coordination skills to ski more efficiently, polish technique, and rhythmically use various maneuvers—including kick double pole and step turns—in their skiing. Participants should have the stamina to ski 15+ km.
Skate Skiing
Level 1 – You are a confident classic skier but have little or no experience on skate skis. This group will work on skill-building exercises to help you learn the basics of skate skiing.
Level 2 – you know the basics of skate skiing and can ski on easy/beginner terrain (green trails), including flat, rolling and uphill sections, for instance, to Harvey’s Hut and back. Skiers in this group will continue to develop their one-skate, diagonal skate, and wedge turns. Offset will be introduced.
Level 3 – you are confident skate skiing on varied intermediate (blue) trails, both up and downhill, but could use some continued work on your one-skate and offset techniques to increase balance, propulsion and coordination. Step turns and two-skate may be introduced. Participants should have the stamina to ski 10+ km.
Level 4 – for skiers who can very confidently skate ski on blue terrain, and ski on black terrain but with less confidence. This group will continue to refine balance, propulsion and coordination skills to ski more efficiently, polish technique, and rhythmically use various maneuvers—including one-skate, two-skate, offset and step turns—in their skiing. Participants should have the stamina to ski 15+ km.
A few notes about the programs
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Groups will have a maximum of eight skiers and will be led by a qualified instructor.
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The temperature cut-off will be -25 °C. Some sessions may need to be shortened or cancelled due to weather, conditions or other circumstances. Participants will be notified by an email from the program coordinator or their instructor several hours ahead of the session.
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WNC season pass or day tickets are required for the programs. A discounted day ticket is available for your lesson days.
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If you know you have to miss a session, please allow someone who can attend the full program to register.
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Each lesson builds on the previous week, so it is recommended that you get out and practice between lessons!
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Program registration is non-transferable, and program fees are not refundable except in cases of injury or illness, in which case there will be a $20 administration fee and a prorated refund based on the remaining time left in the program from the time the injury/illness is reported. A doctor's note must accompany requests for refunds for injury or illness.
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If a session is cancelled, the instructor will try to arrange a make-up session, likely in the week following the last planned session.
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We will send registrants a welcome email with detailed information approximately two weeks before the lessons begin.
If you have any questions or concerns about the program,
Contact Christine at adultprograms@whitehorsenordic.ca
Become a Volunteer XC Ski Instructor!
Are you an intermediate or advanced skier in Classic and/or Skate technique? Do you enjoy sharing your passion for cross-country skiing and helping others build their skills and confidence on the trails?
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteer instructors to join our Adult Program at the Nordic Centre! Whether you have teaching experience or are simply excited to get involved, this is a great opportunity to contribute to your ski community. We especially need volunteers to help fill the great demand for lessons for beginner skiers!
Instructor Training Support
Interested in becoming certified? The club will cover the cost of your CANSI (Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors) training course if you commit to instructing 8-10 lessons in the program (can be split over multiple seasons). Already certified? Get a discount on your season pass.
Multilingual? Even better!
We’d love to expand our program offerings in French, Spanish, Japanese, German, and other languages. If you speak a second language and would like to teach in it, we encourage you to reach out—we’d love to hear from you.
Help make cross-country skiing more accessible and fun for everyone—join our instructor team this season!
