Private & Small Group Lessons
How do I book a lesson?
- Lesson bookings are available online. From our main page, click ‘services’, then ‘lessons’, select your preferred type of lesson, then ‘book now’.
- After selecting ‘book now’, you will be brought to our online portal where you will specify which type of lesson you prefer. At the calendar page, continue selecting dates until you land upon a date with available lesson times. If no lesson times pop up, unfortunately those lessons have been filled for that day.
- Are you a SLNC season pass holder? You get a 10% discount on lessons! When you book online, please hit ‘save now & pay later’ and come into the lodge pre-lesson to pay with your discount applied.
What kind of lessons are available?
Private lessons are available for 1-2 people ($60 beginner, $70 intermediate lesson; plus tax. Per person rates).- Valid trail pass required. Discounted trail passes ($10+tax) and rentals ($5+tax) are available to lesson participants.
- At checkout, please specify if you are doing a classic or skate lesson.
- Are you an SLNC season pass member? Hit ‘save and pay later’ at checkout, then please pay at our Lodge so that we can apply your 10% discount!
- Valid trail pass required. Discounted trail passes ($10+tax) and rentals ($5+tax) are available to lesson participants.
- At checkout, please specify if you are doing a classic or skate lesson.
- Are you an SLNC season pass member? Hit ‘save and pay later’ at checkout, then please pay at our Lodge so that we can apply your 10% discount!
- Valid trail pass required. Trail passes and rentals are included in your $160 rate.
- At checkout, please specify if you are doing a classic or skate lesson.
- Are you an SLNC season pass member? Hit ‘save and pay later’ at checkout, then please pay at our Lodge so that we can apply your 10% discount!
BOOK NOW Questions? Give us a call at 250-558-3036.
Improve your skiing technique and fitness with coaching designed for beginner skiers.
This program focuses on technique and drills for new to beginner skiers, to develop and build ski skills and confidence over 5-lessons. Offered in small groups up to 10 participants and led by qualified coaches, this program provides offerings in either classic or skate.
Runs alongside youth programs for convenient family scheduling and/or adults looking to develop their ski skills after work. Cost: $125 for 5/ 1.25hr sessions *Trail fees are not included in the program cost. You can pay for trail fees two ways:- Purchase a Season Pass – Recommended so you can be on the snow as much as possible.
- Those who will not ski much outside the program can purchase a trail pass ticket for each day of the program. Please contact us for registration if this is the case.
Beginner Classic
This course is aimed at skiers who are looking to start their adventure on XC skis. The course will cover the basics of classic skiing including: movement on skis, introduction to diagonal stride, herringbone and side step for hills, downhill progression including half wedge and braking wedge.Thursdays 6–7:30pm, Nov 19 to Dec 17, 2026
Beginner Skate
This course is aimed at skiers who are new or have minimal experience in skate skiing. In this course, we will introduce the basics of skate skiing technique culminating in an introduction to one-skate, the most common technique used in skate skiing.Tuesdays 6:00–7:30pm, Nov 24 to Dec 22, 2026
NOTE: Missed sessions are not rescheduled or refunded. Sessions cancelled by SLNC due to cold weather will be rescheduled when possible; otherwise, no refunds are issued.For more coaching / training specific programs check out these other programs for Adults 19+
- Intermediate Ski Technique
- Masters XC
- Masters Training Group
Meeting Place: Sovereign Lake Stadium in front of the Tech Building
Improve your skiing technique and fitness with coaching designed for intermediate skiers.
This program runs over 5 sessions focusing on technique and drills while developing and improving ski fitness. Led by qualified coaches, our goal is to help you ski more efficiently and longer while having a blast on snow! It is recommended that you have skied for a season as its not designed for beginners. Participants must be able to ski 6 kilometers in 60 minutes on gently rolling terrain (e.g. Passmore & Carl Wylie trails at Sovereign). Please contact us with any questions.*Trail fees are not included in the program cost. You can pay for trail fees two ways:
- Purchase a Season Pass – Recommended to so you can be on the snow as much as possible.
- Those who will not ski much outside the program can purchase a 5-Punch trail pass or night ski ticket when they come skiing for the program or any other time. Please contact us for registration if this is the case.
NOTE: Missed sessions are not rescheduled or refunded. Sessions cancelled by SLNC due to cold weather will be rescheduled when possible; otherwise, no refunds are issued.
Classic Technique – $150– 5 x 1.5hr sessions.
Session 1- Thursdays 6:00–7:30pm (Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4)
Session 2 – Tuesdays 6:00–7:30pm (Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9)
Skate Technique– $150– 5 x 1.5hr sessions.
Session 1- Tuesdays 6:00–7:30pm (Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2)
Session 2 – Thursdays 6:00–7:30pm (Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 11)
For more coaching / training specific programs check out these other programs for Adults 19+
Meeting Place: Sovereign Lake Stadium in front of the Tech Building
Should you cancel within 24 hrs of your lesson, a $20 late cancelation fee will be retained by the club and lessons will not be rescheduled more than twice.
Lessons will be automatically canceled when the air temperature falls below -20. Any forced cancellations due to adverse weather conditions will not be charged a retention fee.
Are you an SLNC Club Member? If so, you get an automatic 10% off your booking! Membership has its privileges. If not, maybe it’s time you join the party!
Please give us at least 24 hours notice for all lesson bookings when possible. Prices do not include GST.
Call us at the lodge 250-558-3036 or email info@sovereignlake.com
