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:
Classic Tuesdays: Dec 3rd, 10th, and 17th
Skate Wednesdays: Dec 4th, 11th, and 18th
Times: 6 pm – 7 :30 pm
- 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.
Please check our newsletter for an announcement that our lesson booking system is open for registration. Please check back Nov 24th for more info on registration.
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. Membership has it’s privileges!
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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]
Book a private lesson now!
If you are new please review the booking process before you begin…
Lesson Booking Process
- 1 person select none from the additional person category
- 2 people make sure to select the additional person from the Suggested Add-ons
- 3 to 5 people please book the appropriate group package based on your skill level to be matched with the appropriate instructor
- select the appropriate number of gear rentals needed from the Suggested Add-ons
- select the appropriate number of trail passes needed from the Suggested Add-ons
- Review the instructor bios prior to booking and select the instructor based on their availability
- if so you are eligible for 10% discounts on the lesson fee and gear rental
- You will receive a notification asking you to accept your appointment once your instructor has approved the booking. This will not happen right away, so please be patient!
- Once you have accepted your appointment someone from the lodge will contact you to take your payment over the phone one or two days prior to the booking.
- We require 24 hours notice to cancel an appointment for a refund. Should you cancel within 24 hrs of your lesson, you will be charged a $20 late cancelation fee 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.
- Please contact the lodge at (250) 558-3036
Any special requirements or extra information can be added as a note in the App during the booking process…prior to completing the Request in the optional ‘About your appointment’ box.
Now you are ready to click on the ‘Book a private lesson’ to start your journey to improving your Nordic abilities…
Book a private lesson now!
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!
Deb Hunter
CANSI I
Favourite Trail: Silver Queen
Summer Activities: Mountain Biking, Golfing and Outrigger Canoeing
Favourite Grip wax: My Classic Madshus are skin skis – no grip wax
Favourite Glide wax: Rode or Swix Glide wax
Favourite Drill: Coffee Cup drill
Goal for the Winter: To share the love of the Nordic trails with friends and family new and old!
Favourite Evening Activity: Enjoying a Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle
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.
Hannah Mehain
CANSI I
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 !
Serena Lindsey
CANSI Level
Bio to come…
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]
