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Cross-country skiing is a fantastic way to enjoy the breathtaking winter scenery in Kananaskis, Banff, and Lake Louise, and it is generally more affordable than downhill skiing. Three Mountain Family Hikes® offers beginner classic cross-country ski lessons and tours designed for newcomers to the sport and those who need a basic refresher. These sessions aim to improve your skills and boost your confidence on the trails, allowing you to maximize your time and enjoyment while cross-country skiing in Kananaskis, Banff, or Lake Louise. Experienced and certified instructors lead the lessons
Through a series of different skill-building activities, you will learn to glide, stop, turn, double pole and get up and down the easy hills so you can safely enjoy the cross-country ski trails.
This 4-hour group lesson is ideal for beginners or individuals looking for a refresher course on classic cross-country ski technique.
Cost: $100.00/adult +GST
Time: 9:30 – 2:30
Group size: 8 – 10 participants, must have 3 people signed up to run the lesson.
Location: Weekends Pocaterra, Weekdays TBD
Youth Friendly
Cost: $75.00/youth +GST
*Youth ages 12-17 are more than welcome to join this class, but a parent or legal guardian must accompany them during this lesson.
The group lesson starts with a quick review of the classic cross-country skiing techniques and then focuses on downhill techniques: snowplow, one-legged snowplow, snowplow stop and other tips and tricks to get you safely down and up the hills.
This 4-hour lesson is perfect for individuals that have mastered the basic classic cross-country skiing skills, are looking for review of the skills and are ready to tackle green and blue runs with hilly terrain.
Cost: $100.00/adult +GST
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Group size: 8 – 10 participants, must have 3 people signed up to run the lesson.
Youth Friendly
Cost: $75.00/youth +GST
Location: Weekends Pocaterra, Weekdays TBD
* Youth ages 12-17 are more than welcome to join this class, but a parent or legal guardian must accompany them during this lesson.
The private lesson is ideal for individuals that are not comfortable in a group lesson or need to focus on one skill in particular – such as hills.
Location and start time: to be determined at time of booking.
For Private Lessons please email Lynda@threemountainfamilyhikes.ca
This semi-private 4-hour classic cross-country ski lesson is ideal for two individuals at the same skill level.
The lesson covers a series of skill-building activities that will fully prepare you for your cross-country adventure. You’ll master the classic diagonal stride, stopping, getting up after a fall, double poling, and confidently navigating hills.
Location and start time: to be determined at time of booking.
For semi private lessons, please email Lynda@threemountainfamilyhikes.ca
This 2.5-hour family lesson is an ideal introduction to cross-country skiing. A series of fun games and activities are used to build basic cross-country skills.
Family (2 adults + 3 children, ages 5-11) Cost: $275.00
$50.00 + additional family members
Location and start time: to be determined at time of booking.
For Family Lessons please email Lynda@threemountainfamilyhikes.ca
