Lessons Winter
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Enjoy your winter trip to the Rockies and experience the beautiful Canmore scenery, by cross country skiing at the Canmore Nordic Centre. You can enhance your experience and improve your skiing with a lesson from Trail Sports. All our instructors are certified by the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (C.A.N.S.I.). See our instructor’s bios. For your safety and the safety of our instructors we will not teach lessons if the temperature is below -20ºC. Please arrive at Trail Sports, with equipment, no later than 30 minutes before your lesson start time. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. Lesson times will finish at designated lesson times regardless of how late lesson starts.
LESSON PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE TRAIL FEES OR RENTALS. A trail pass must be purchased to participate in lessons.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Trail Sports has a 48-hour cancellation policy. Private lessons cannot be cancelled within 48 hours.
DUE TO COVID19 PLEASE BOOK ALL LESSONS 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE LESSON TIME. We are trying to set up on line reservations but until that works please phone 403 678 6764 to book.
| Lessons | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Group Classic Lesson | Learn the basics of moving on the flat and gain confidence on downhills with a 1.5 hour group classic lesson. Weekends and holidays at 10:30 a.m. Monday to Friday (except holidays) at 12:30 NOTE: Must be aged 13 or older. |
$50 |
| Women's only Classical Lesson (Tuesdays only) | Learn the basics of moving on the flat and gain confidence on downhills with a 1.5 hour group classic lesson. Taught by a female instructor Tuesdays at 10 a.m. |
$50 |
| Private Lesson | Improve your technique by focusing on you own needs with a 1 hour private ski lesson in skate skiing or classical skiing. Please phone 403 678 6764 to book, at least 24 hours in advance. | $90 |
| Semi Private Lesson | A group of 2 to 5 skiers can improve their technique with a 1 hour semi private ski lesson in skate skiing or classical skiing. The group must be all working on the same technique and be of similar ability. | $150 |
| Private Lesson and Tour | Improve your skiing during a private lesson then put your new skills into practice during a 1 hour ski with your instructors. 2 hours total. 2 to 5 people $225 |
$150 |
| 5 Week Classical Course - Weekends | 1.5 hour lesson each week to improve your classical technique. 10 am to 11:30 am (Series 1 commences Sunday Jan 10, 2021. Series 2 commences Saturday Feb 13, 2021). | $250 |
| 5 Week Beginner Classical Course - Midweek, Monday or Thursday | 1.5 hour lesson each week to learn classical technique. 10 am to 11:30 am (Series 1 commences Jan 4, 2021 or Jan 7. Series 2 commences Saturday Feb 8, 2021). | $200 |
| 5 Week Advanced Classical Course - Midweek, Monday or Thursday | 1.5 hour lesson each week to perfect your classical technique. 10 am to 11:30 am (Series 1 commences Jan 4, 2021 or Jan 7. Series 2 commences Saturday Feb 8, 2021). | $200 |
| 5 Week Skating Course - Weekends | 1.5 hour lesson each week to improve your skating technique. 1 pm to 2:30 pm (Series 1 commences Saturday Jan 9, 2021. Series 2 commences Sunday Feb 14, 2020. | $250 |
| 5 Week Beginner Skate Course - Midweek, Tuesday or Friday | 1.5 hour lesson each week to learn skate technique. 10 am to 11:30 am (Series 1 commences Jan 5, 2021 or Jan 8. Series 2 commences Saturday Feb 12, 2021). | $200 |
| 5 Week Advanced Skate Course - Midweek, Tuesday or Friday | 1.5 hour lesson each week to perfect your skate technique. 10 am to 11:30 am (Series 1 commences Jan 5, 2021 or Jan 8. Series 2 commences Saturday Feb 8, 2021). | $200 |
| Sunrise Ski | Join a certified instructor for a one hour ski with technique tips - 8 am Wednesdays commencing Jan 6th | $40 |
| Friday Afternoon Children's Program | 2 hour ski program for school age children on Dec 4, Jan 15, Feb 5, Feb 19, March 5, March 19 | $40 |
| 5 week Seniors Learn Classic Beginner | Learn the basics of moving on the flat and gain confidence on downhills with 1.5 hour lesson each week to learn to classic ski. Tuesdays at 10 am commencing Jan 5 and Feb 9. | $200 |
| 5 week Seniors Classic Intermediate/Advanced | Taught by a senior these 1.5 hour lesson each week will help to perfect your classical technique. Thursdays 10 am to 11:30 am (Series 1 commences Jan 7, 2021 Series 2 commences Saturday Feb 11, 2021). | $200 |
| School Program | Programs for school groups are available on school days.Click Here. |
TECHNIQUE TIPS
Here are some basic technique videos to get you excited about cross-country skiing. We look forward to teaching you in person for the complete benefits & to share our passion for this sport with you!