Cross-Country Ski Lessons - Winter 2022-2023.
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lesson
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 3-hour lesson is ideal for beginners or individuals looking for a refresher course on classic cross-country ski technique.
Cost: 95.00/adult +GST
Lesson start time: 10:00 a.m.
Group size: 2 – 8 participants
Youth Friendly
Cost: 75.00/youth +GST
*Youth ages 13-17 are more than welcome to join this class, but a parent or legal guardian must accompany them during this lesson.
Basic Hill Skills Cross-Country Ski Lesson
The 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 3-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: 95.00/adult +GST
Lesson start time: 10:00 a.m.
Group size: 2 – 8 participants
Youth Friendly
Cost: 75.00/youth +GST
* Youth ages 13-17 are more than welcome to join this class, but a parent or legal guardian must accompany them during this lesson.
Private Classic Cross-Country Ski Lessons
The private 2.5 hour 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.
Cost: 225.00/person +GST
Location and start time: to be determined at time of booking.
Family Classic Cross-Country Ski Lessons
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.
Cost: 250.00/family + GST (2 adults + 3 children – ages 6 – 12)
Location and start time: to be determined at time of booking.
For Private and Family Lessons please email
Lynda@threemountainfamilyhikes.ca
Cross-Country Ski Lesson Locations – (weather and trail condition dependent)
- West Bragg Creek
- Poctarrarra trails, in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
- Mount Shark, in Spray Lake Provincial Park
- Trails in and around Kananaskis Village and Ribbon Creek trails.
- Town of Banff trails
- Lake Louise trails
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Payment and Cancellation Policy
Full payment is due at the time of booking to hold your spot. Please read the Cancellation and Refund Policy
You can read about my qualifications here.
Included in the fee:
- A healthy trail snack (gluten-free options available)
- Hot chocolate or tea
Not included in the lesson fees:
- Day pass for the applicable park: Kananaskis or Lake Louise
- Transportation to and from the location
- Gear Rentals
Gear rental recommendations:
Calgary:
Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise: