Fall Bike & Dryland Programs 2025

Bike Programs

Dryland Training for Cross-Country Skiing 2025

with Joy Mekechuk

Back by popular demand! Get a jump on cross-country skiing with Trail Sports’ tried and true outdoor dryland training program. Focus on balance, core work, strength and plyometric training specific to cross-country classic and skate ski movements. Ideal for novice to intermediate/advanced cross-country skiers.

There is a cardiovascular component, but the group will not be continuously running with poles. There will be ski walking, striding, bounding, plyometrics and double-pole strength-specific movements.

In a fun, supportive environment, skiers will prepare for the winter season with ski-specific exercises that allow for an easier transition to snow. The CNC trails will be our playground.

Participants are asked to bring: Classic ski poles, ankle bands of various resistance*, yoga mat and drink belt. Trail Sports will have a few extra bands to use.

Tuesday Mornings, 9am–10:30am

1.5 hours per session (6 hours total)

$165 + GST

Monday Afternoons, 4pm–5:30pm

1.5 hours per session (9 hours total)

$250 + GST

*Resistance bands come in three strengths: light (red, peach), medium (green) or heavy (blue, black). All three levels will be used in resistance training. Bands are $4 to $8 and can be purchased at Canadian Tire, Sports Experts, Fitness Depot, Winners, etc., or online.

Terms and Conditions

• All participants must complete the lesson waiver before attending each lesson.

• If rental equipment is required, participants will book online separately ahead of the lesson and arrive 30 minutes prior to the lesson to collect the equipment. Rentals can be booked on our rental page which can be found in the navigation bar.
• Participants must meet their instructor 5 minutes prior to lesson start time at the Trail Sports lesson meeting place sign (south end of day lodge, by the rink).
• All participants are age 13 or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times (minimum age is 6-years old).
• All participants must purchase a Canmore Nordic Centre trail pass at the Day Lodge and a Kananaskis Conservation Pass for vehicle parking.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations up to seven days (one week) prior to the start of a lesson/program are subject to a $25 administration fee.
• Refunds are not issued for cancellations by the patron within seven days (one week) of the start of a lesson/program.
• Programs require a minimum of three registrants to run.
• If Trail Sports cancels a program due to limited enrollment or weather conditions (see below), every effort will be made to reschedule. If this is not possible, refunds for missed lesson/program time will be issued. Participants will only be notified if the lesson is cancelled.

Weather Policy

• Trail Sports strives not to cancel lessons/programs due to weather. Should weather conditions be unsafe or long-lasting (for example, thunder and lightning, or air quality), then Trail Sports reserves the right to cancel lessons/programs.
• Every effort will be made to reschedule the lesson/program; if this is not possible, a refund for a missed lesson/program time will be issued. Participants will only be notified if a lesson is cancelled.

*All prices are plus GST.

**Programs require a minimum of three registrants to run.