Adult Lesson Programs

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Registration for the season 2024/25 will be on November 1st, 2024 at 12pm.

Please register early as spaces are limited.

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These group lessons programs are a great way help you learn, refresh or refine your balance, propulsion and co-ordination skills to improve your ski technique and meet other skiers at a similar level as you. Programs include drills and exercises to hone in on areas of improvement for your skiing, and skiing out on the WNC trails to put your new skills into action. 

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Program options are listed below. We may be able to add more dates and groups, so check back for updates and sign up to the waitlist options on the registration form if the group you want is already full. 

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If you need more information about the program,

contact Christine at adultprograms@whitehorsenordic.ca

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Programs 2024-25

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​​Early Season Programs
Get ready for a great season with some early season skate or classic technique lessons! 
Groups: Classic Level 1, 2, 3 (Classic 4 is offered in the Winter block) or Skate Level 1, 2, 3, 4

Choose from these options:

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Mondays: Dec 2, 9, 16
∙ 6-7:30PM | Classic 1, Skate 2
Tuesdays: Dec 3, 10, 17
∙ 12-1:30PM | Classic 1, Classic 2, Skate 1
∙ 4:30-6PM | Skate 4
∙ 6:15-7:45PM | Classic 1, Classic 2, Skate 3
Wednesdays: Nov 27, Dec 4, 11
∙ 6-7:30PM | Skate 2
Wednesdays: Dec 4, 11, 18
∙ 4:30-6PM | Classic 3
Wednesdays: Dec 4, 11, 18
∙ 6-7:30PM | Classic 1, Skate 1, Skate 2
Thursdays: Dec 5, 12, 19
∙ 6-7:30PM | Classic 1, Classic 3, Skate 1, Skate 2
Sundays: Dec 8, 15, 22
∙ 11AM-12:30PM | Classic 1, Skate 1
Sundays: Dec 15, 22, 27
∙ 11AM-12:30PM | Classic 2
 

Winter Programs
Increase your enjoyment of winter with ski lessons!
Groups: Classic Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or Combo (Classic & Skate) Level 3, 4

Choose from these options:

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Sundays: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2
∙ 11AM-12:30PM | Classic 1, Classic 2
Mondays: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 
∙ 6-7:30PM | Combo 3
Mondays: Jan 13, 20, 27
∙ 6-7:30PM | Classic 1
Tuesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21
∙ 12-1:30PM | Classic 1
Tuesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4 
∙ 12-1:30PM | Classic 1, Classic 2, Combo 3
∙ 4:30-6PM | Classic 4
∙ 6:15-7:45PM | Classic 3

Tuesdays: Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18
· 6:15-7:45PM | Classic 1 
Wednesdays: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5 
∙ 4:30-6PM | Classic 3
∙ 6-7:30PM | Classic 2, Combo 4
Thursdays: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6
∙ 6-7:30PM | Classic 1, Classic 2, Combo 3
Thursdays: Jan 23, 30, Feb 6
∙ 12-1:30PM Classic 2 

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Spring Skate Programs
The days will be getting longer and the temperatures warmer—time to skate ski!
Groups: Skate Level 1, 2, 3 (Skate 4 is offered in the Early Season block)

Choose from these options:

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Sundays: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2
∙ 11AM-12:30PM | Skate 1 

Mondays: Feb 17, 24, Mar 3
∙ 6-7:30PM | Skate 1 

Tuesdays: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18
∙ 12-1:30PM | Skate 1
Tuesdays: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4
∙ 6:15-7:45PM | Skate 1, Skate 3
Wednesdays: Feb 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19
∙ 6-7:30PM | Skate 2, Skate 3 

Thursdays: Feb 20, 27, Mar 6
∙ 6-7:30PM | Skate 1, Skate 2

 

Prices:

3-Week program: $100

5-Week program: $150

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​WNC Day Pass or Season Pass: required and not included in the program fee.

- Get your season pass and enjoy unlimited access to our ski trails

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- Take advantage of an exclusive discount on your day pass on class days only

$10/day of class - $17/other days of the week

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Equipment rental: $50 

Equipment rental is available at the chalet. You must come at the chalet before the first lesson to do your sizing. On the day of the class, just grab your skis and jump on the trails.

Equipment can be used from 1 week before the program to 1 week after the end of the program and anytime between. The equipment remains at the chalet at all times. Just ask for it!

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​Which group is right for me?

Classic Skiing

 
Level 1 – a super beginner class for those who have never cross-country skied before, or have skied only a few times previously. You will learn the basics of cross-country skiing, including skiing up and down small hills so you can get out to enjoy beginner trails. Note: participants should have a basic level of fitness, for example able to walk 2-3 km. 
 
Level 2 – for those with some previous cross-country ski experience (one season or so) cruising around the beginner (green) ski trails on classic skis, including uphill and downhill, for instance to Harvey’s Hut and back. This group will work on refining and increasing classic skiing skills to gain more confidence to explore some intermediate (blue) trails. 
 
Level 3 – for skiers who can ski varied intermediate (blue) trails, both up and downhill. You will refine your balance, propulsion and co-ordination skills to ski more efficiently, with more confidence and maybe a bit more speed. Step turns and kick double pole will be introduced. Participants should have the stamina to ski 10+ km.
 
Level 4 – for skiers who can very confidently classic ski on blue, and can ski on black trails but with less confidence. This group will continue to refine balance, propulsion and co-ordination skills to ski more efficiently, polish technique, and rhythmically use various maneuvers—including kick double pole and step turns—in their skiing. Participants should have the stamina to ski 15+ km.
 
Skate Skiing

 

Level 1 – you are a confident classic skier but have little, or no, experience on skate skis. This group will work on skill-building exercises to help you learn the basics of skate skiing. 
 
Level 2 – you know the basics of skate skiing and can ski on easy/beginner terrain (green trails) including flat, rolling and uphill sections for instance to Harvey’s Hut and back. Skiers in this group will continue to develop their one-skate, diagonal skate, and wedge turns. Off-set will be introduced.
 
Level 3 – you are confident skate skiing on varied intermediate (blue) trails, both up and downhill but could use some continued work on your one-skate and offset techniques to increase balance, propulsion and co-ordination. Step turns and two-skate may be introduced. Participants should have the stamina to ski 10+ km.
 
Level 4 – for skiers who can very confidently skate ski on blue terrain, and ski on black terrain but with less confidence. This group will continue to refine balance, propulsion and co-ordination skills to ski more efficiently, polish technique, and rhythmically use various maneuvers—including one-skate, two-skate, off-set and step turns—in their skiing. Participants should have the stamina to ski 15+ km.

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A few notes about the programs
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• Groups will have a maximum of eight skiers and will be led by a qualified instructor.

• The temperature cut-off will be -25 Celsius. Some sessions may need to be shortened or canceled due to weather, conditions or other circumstances. Participants will be notified with an email from the program coordinator or their instructor several hours ahead of the session. 

• WNC season pass or day tickets are required for the programs. A discounted day ticket is available for your lesson days.

•  If you know you have to miss some session, please allow someone who can attend the full program to register.

• Each lesson builds on the previous week, so it is recommended you get out and practice between lessons!

• Program registration is non-transferable and program fees are not refundable except in cases of injury or illness, in which case there will be a $20 administration fee and a prorated refund based on remaining time left in the program from the time the injury/illness is reported. A doctor's note must accompany requests for refunds for injury or illness.

• If a session is cancelled, the instructor will try to arrange a make-up session, likely in the week following the last planned session. 

• We will send registrants a welcome email with detailed information approximately two weeks before the lessons begin.

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Need to rent equipment for your lessons? No problem!

Rental equipment (skis, boots, poles) is available for the total price of $50 for your 3 or 5 week lesson block. Plus, you can use the equipment for one week before and one week after your program!

Please email office@whitehorsenordic.ca in advance of your program start date to arrange sizing.

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Note: you will need to pick up and return your equipment at the chalet each time you ski as the equipment will also be used by other skiers/programs. 

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We are looking for more instructors!

There are many people in the community who would like to learn how to ski. If you are an intermediate or higher level skier in Classic and Skate, consider sharing your love of xc skiing with others! If you would like to become an instructor with the WNC Adult Program, the club will cover your CANSI (Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors) training course fees if you commit to instruct for 2 seasons in the program.