Adult Learn to Ski Group Lessons
Come out and ski under the lights and learn to classic or skate ski with one of our qualified instructors.
This is a beginner program and will be progressive over 3 weeks. These lessons are designed to have you attend all 3 sessions.
Group sizes are kept small for good learning outcomes, with no more than 6 people.
Cost: $100(for all 3 lessons) includes rentals and ticket(no additional discounts for having your own gear)
*season pass holder get 10% off their booking
Dates: TBD for January start
Classic Tuesdays: * TBD
Skate Wednesdays: *TBD
Times: TBD
- We will not be able to reschedule dates that are missed unless we have a closure due to adverse weather conditions. In the event of adverse weather you will be given a partial refund if we cannot reschedule.
Book 2 private lessons and get the 3rd 50% off(must be the same participant in all 3 lessons)
Members get 10% all lesson bookings. Member discounts not available for online payments, please choose the ‘SAVE BOOKING & PAY LATER’ option and the discount will be applied in the Lodge when the payment is made in person. Membership has it’s privileges!
Lesson booking now available online!!
Scroll down for booking instructions and for the ‘Book Now’ button. PLEASE READ THE ‘Booking Process’ INFORMATION PRIOR TO CLICKING on the ‘Book Now’ button. Thank you.
2024/2025 Rates
BEGINNER LESSONS: $60/pp
Never skied before or maybe it has been a few years since you pulled your skinny sticks out of that special corner in the garage? This 1hr lesson will give you the skills to get around our green trails with confidence. Additional $5 Rentals and $10 Trail Pass. These courses are taught by a CANSI Instructor.
INTERMEDIATE LESSONS: $70/pp
Are you a master of the green trails and want to learn more? This 1-hr lesson will give you a chance to really work on your technique and balance, applying it directly out on the trails with the one-on-one assistance of one of our CANSI-certified Level 2 and 3 instructors. Additional $5 Rental and $10 Trail Pass.
ADVANCED LESSONS: $70/pp
Cornering, climbing, agility, and speed all come into play when you step things up a notch. As a solid intermediate skier, it is time to hone in on your weaknesses and build strength where needed. This one-on-one lesson with one of our CANSI L3 or L4 Instructors will give you the training tools you need to reach your skiing goals. Additional $5 Rentals and $10 Trail Pass.
FAMILY “FIRST TIMERS” PACKAGE: $160/Family
When you want the most bang for your family buck, a Family Lesson Package is the way to go! This price includes rentals and your day tickets as well. This 1 hour session provides you with the absolute basics to make your way around any of our green trails with confidence. These lessons will be taught by a CANSI certified instructor suited to the members of your family.
GROUP PACKAGE (Beginner/Inter or Inter/Advanced): $180/group (3-5 people)
Want to learn together with a few friends then the Group Package is the way to go! This price includes rentals and your day tickets as well. This 1 hour session builds on your skills and gives you tips on how to further improve your nordic skiing. These lessons will be taught by a CANSI certified instructor suited to the members of your group.
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 [email protected]
If you are new please review the booking process before you begin…
Lesson Booking Process
Thank you for your interest in booking a lesson with one of our qualified instructors.
***PLEASE READ THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CLICKING the ‘BOOK NOW’ button.***
Member discounts not available for online payments, please choose the ‘SAVE BOOKING & PAY LATER’ option and the discount will be applied in the Lodge when the payment is made in person.
Be aware that a private lesson can have up to 2 people. If you are booking for 3 to 5 people please use the Private Group Lesson booking option.
After clicking on the ‘Book Now’ button you will direct to our Event Booking site. Select the date using the calendar of availability below.
| Week 1 | Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed * | Thur | Fri | Sat |
| Date | Dec 15 | Dec 16 | Dec 17 | Dec 18 | Dec 19 | Dec 20 | Dec 21 |
| Beg/Int 1st instructor | 12-4:45 | 9:30 – 11:45 | 9:30-1 | 12:45-3 | |||
| Beg/Int *2nd instructor | 10:30-11:30 | 1-4:00 | |||||
| Int/Adv 1st instructor | 9:30 – 11:45 | 9:30-11:45 | |||||
| Int/Adv *2nd instructor | |||||||
| Week 2 | Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed * | Thur | Fri | Sat |
| Date | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | Dec 28 |
| Beg/Int 1st instructor | 9:30-2:30 | 9:30-1 | 9:30-1 | 9:30-1 | 12:45-3 | ||
| Beg/Int *2nd instructor | 1-4:00 | ||||||
| Int/Adv 1st instructor | 9:30-11:45 | ||||||
| Int/Adv *2nd instructor | |||||||
| Week 3 | Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed * | Thur | Fri | Sat |
| Date | Dec 29 | Dec 30 | Dec 31 | Jan 1 | Jan 2 | Jan 3 | Jan 4 |
| Beg/Int 1st instructor | 9:30-1 | 9:30-1 | 10:30-11:30 | 9:30-1 | 9:30-1 | 12:45-3 | |
| Beg/Int *2nd instructor | 9:30-1 | ||||||
| Int/Adv 1st instructor | 10:30-11:45 | 9:30-11:45 | 1-3:15 | ||||
| Int/Adv *2nd instructor | 9:30-1 |
Select a category from the tab options. For a private beginner lesson or an intermediate lesson select the ‘Private Lesson Booking (Beg/Int)’ category. For an advanced lesson select the ‘Private Lesson Booking (Adv/Int)’ category.
Select your desired package. Select the 1st instructor first and if the sessions are ‘In Use’ please try the 2nd instructor for any additional availability. Note that the website may have both options on any given day but there will only be a second instructor available on the days provided in the schedule below.
Select a time…preferably starting with the first available time so that our instructor can have back to back bookings. Click ‘Next Step’
Select the number of people using the arrows on the Select Tickets box.
Click ‘Next Step’
Add a Trail Pass or Rental if required (can be added at the lodge prior to your lesson). Sign the waiver in the Signature box provided (with your mouse on a computer or finger on a touch screen).
Review and Agree to the ‘Terms and Conditions’. Click ‘Next Steps’
Login to your account (any issues please contact the Lodge via phone (250)558-3036 or email [email protected]) or proceed to the Checkout (you will be required to create an account…if an account is open in the email you will need to Login to that account).
In the ‘Notes’ section please provide any important information. For example…whether you are interested in Classic or Skate Lessons, and any skills or experience that could be helpful to the instructor.
Click ‘Save Data’
Click ‘Next Step’
Review your booking and if correct click the ‘SAVE BOOKING & PAY LATER’. Member discounts not available for online payments, please choose the ‘SAVE BOOKING & PAY LATER’ option and the discount will be applied in the Lodge when the payment is made in person.
Please be at the lodge 15-30 minutes in advance of your lesson time to collect trail tickets and rentals if required, and get prepared for your lesson.
Thank you for your interest in Sovereign Lake Nordic Club lessons. As we are working with a new system we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through any issues.
Les Sigal
CANSI 1 (Nordic)
Favourite Trail: Passmore to Black Prince cabin
Summer Activity: Mountain biking and Road cycling
Go-To Wax: Swix V40 and CH6 or CH 7
Best Drill: Step, Step, Glide for classic and Double pole, double pole, skate
for skating
Goal for this Winter: Use and hone my instructing skills and coaching skills
Favourite Evening Activity: Sleeping :)
Mae Hooper
CANSI IV (Nordic)
Favourite Trail: Lars Taylor and Aberdeen that often takes you up into the sunshine or the dumping snow! Both are great!
Summer Activity: Trail running with our big dog Bruno, mountain biking, hiking and kayaking.
Go-To Wax, grip and glide: Almost always Rodi Multigrade 0 to -2 for grip and Swix LF6 or LF7/8 for glide.
Favorite Drill: “Double double”-2 double poles down one ski while balancing on that ski before moving to the other ski.
Goal for this Winter: Get lots of people excited about the sport of cross country skiing, whether introducing them to it or advancing them in it!
Favourite Evening Activity: A hot cup of herbal tea followed by some good homemade soup and of course, more food prep for the days ahead!
Val Tinker
CANSI III (Nordic), CANSI I (Telemark), CSIA III, Mechanical Engineer
Val has an extensive background in coaching in Canada and overseas. He is fluent in Russian and a graduate from the Moscow Automobile /Highway Institute as a Mechanical Engineer. His broad background and passion for winter sports and as an elite level mountain biker has been an excellent addition to skiers of all abilities.
Coaching Highlights: Val coaches because he enjoys the interaction with participants and other coaches during the camps and helping people achieve their personal goals.
Favourite Trail Snack: chocolate
Val’s skiing adventures include some unusual skiing in the summer, skiing gravel pit slopes on old dh skis, skiing wood chip pile….it is hard to stay away from skiing for too long!
What Val loves about skiing…
In one word – everything. Up or down, freedom of speed not regulated by anyone but me, fresh cool air and , of course, the friends who come along.
Angela Ozero
CANSI I Instructor (Nordic)
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING COMMUNITY COACHING (CC) (Trained)
Favourite Trail: Coyote Caper
Summer Activities: Anything bikes! (Cross Country, Downhill, BMX, Cyclocross)
Favourite Drill: Marathon Skate
Goal for the Winter: …this winter…daily snow dance!
Favourite Evening Activity: Dutch Blitz !
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 [email protected]
