Lesson Dates for Winter 2020 / 2021 >> PENDING!
We are aware that there may be increased demand for cross country ski lessons this upcoming season as people seek outdoor recreational options during the pandemic. Our volunteers are currently working on our COVID-19 protocols for this season's lessons. It is important to note that our lessons are also dependent on snow conditions (there must be a good base established) and instructor availability. Please check back, watch our Facebook page or subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter for updates. Our volunteers appreciate your patience!
Cross country skiing is a technical sport. To fully enjoy it, some degree of technique is required. WNSC is excited to offer a way to improve your cross country skiing technique through Adult Lessons.
A series of five levels are available to take you from first time skier to a competent and confident recreational skier!
Our Instructors have taken the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI) course and are WNSC club members who volunteer their time and skill to teach our adult lessons. Rental equipment, including skis, skate skis, boots and poles are available for lessons from the rental shop on the lower floor of the Lodge.
2019-20 Cost (2020-21 rates to be confirmed):
Note: All of the dates shown above are SINGLE SESSION lessons. The same lesson is taught for each date. So technically, you only need to attend one lesson and all topics (as listed above) will be covered in that single lesson. You are welcome to register for a second lesson on the same topic if you feel you want more instruction, OR over the course of the Winter you can register for the next level once you have had some time to practice your new skills!
Private Lessons: Are available for $50.00 / person for WNSC members; Non Members +$10 day pass; rentals + $10. Select the Private Lesson option and you will be contacted to discuss a suitable date and time for the lesson.
Lesson Cancellation Policy:
We are aware that there may be increased demand for cross country ski lessons this upcoming season as people seek outdoor recreational options during the pandemic. Our volunteers are currently working on our COVID-19 protocols for this season's lessons. It is important to note that our lessons are also dependent on snow conditions (there must be a good base established) and instructor availability. Please check back, watch our Facebook page or subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter for updates. Our volunteers appreciate your patience!
Cross country skiing is a technical sport. To fully enjoy it, some degree of technique is required. WNSC is excited to offer a way to improve your cross country skiing technique through Adult Lessons.
A series of five levels are available to take you from first time skier to a competent and confident recreational skier!
- Beginner Classic: This is a 1 to 1.5 hour lesson for people who have never been on cross country skis before, or who have never taken a lesson and would like to learn proper technique. This lesson includes falling and recovery, diagonal stride, double poling, introduces uphill and downhill techniques (snow plow and herringbone).
- Classic Tune-Up: This is a 1 to 1.5 hour lesson for people who have some experience and would like to enhance their classic skiing skills. Our Instructors can help you improve your diagonal stride, double poling, uphill diagonal stride and if there is interest, and time permits, we can introduce you to one step / double pole.
- Introduction to Skate Skiing: This is a 1 to 1.5 hour lesson for people who have some classic skiing experience and want to try skate skiing. You will be introduced to the skate skiing technique and learn some balance and coordination exercises. Depending on participants, and if time permits, the following will be introduced: free skate, one skate and offset skate.
- Advanced Beginner Skate Skiing: This is a 1 to 1.5 hour lesson for people who have either taken the Introduction to Skate Skiing lesson or have been skate skiing for a few years but have not taken a lesson before, and would like to improve your technique. We will review free skate, one skate and offset skate, then move on to two skate, and if time permits introduce diagonal skate. Please do not take this lesson of you have NEVER skate skied before - see Introduction to Skate Skiing lesson first!
- Intermediate Skate Skiing: This is a 1 to 1.5 hour lesson for people who are experienced skate skiers or whom have taken the Advanced Beginner Skate Skiing lesson and have had time to practice the techniques. Our Instructors will help you to improve your free skate, one skate, two skate and offset skate. If there is interest and time we will work on diagonal skate and step turns.
Our Instructors have taken the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI) course and are WNSC club members who volunteer their time and skill to teach our adult lessons. Rental equipment, including skis, skate skis, boots and poles are available for lessons from the rental shop on the lower floor of the Lodge.
2019-20 Cost (2020-21 rates to be confirmed):
- $20.00 / per person / per lesson for WNSC member with your own equipment
- $30.00 / per person / per lesson for WNSC member requiring rental equipment
- $30.00 / per person / per lesson for non member with own equipment
- $40.00 / per person / per lesson for non member requiring rental equipment
Note: All of the dates shown above are SINGLE SESSION lessons. The same lesson is taught for each date. So technically, you only need to attend one lesson and all topics (as listed above) will be covered in that single lesson. You are welcome to register for a second lesson on the same topic if you feel you want more instruction, OR over the course of the Winter you can register for the next level once you have had some time to practice your new skills!
Private Lessons: Are available for $50.00 / person for WNSC members; Non Members +$10 day pass; rentals + $10. Select the Private Lesson option and you will be contacted to discuss a suitable date and time for the lesson.
Lesson Cancellation Policy:
- Day time lessons will be cancelled if the temperature is minus -20C or lower at noon on the day of the lesson
- Night time lessons will be cancelled if the temperature is minus -20C or lower at 5:00pm on the day of the lesson
- Instructors will contact you to re-schedule an alternate date for the lesson.
- Please note that lesson payments are non refundable.