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Adult Lesson Programs

 

We had such great response to our first year of Adult Lesson Programs that we’re back again with a great team of instructors for 2022-23!

 

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 WCCSC trails to put your new skills into action. 

 

Registration will open November 1st at 12PM.

 

Here’s a description of the levels we are offering this season:
 

  • Super beginner (SB) – you are very new to cross-country skiing, or have never cross-country skied before. This group will be doing classic technique (the one where you ski in the tracks/grooves in the snow!). Note: participants should have a basic level of fitness, for example able to walk 2-3 km. 

  • Experienced beginner (EBC) – you’ve been cruising around the beginner (green) ski trails for a season or so on classic skis. You can ski uphill and downhill on easy terrain and can ski to Harvey’s Hut and back, for instance. This group will work on refining and increasing classic skiing skills to gain more confidence to explore some intermediate (blue) trails. 

  • Learn to skate (L2S) – you are a confident classic skier, but have little, or no, experience on skate skis (the short skis that glide gracefully on the groomed lane beside the classic ski tracks!). This group will work on skill-building exercises to help you learn the basics of skate skiing. 

  • Learn to skate, progression (L2S2) – you know the basics of skate skiing and can ski on easy/beginner terrain (green-rated trail) including flat, rolling and uphill sections to Harvey’s Hut for example. 

  • Intermediate classic (IC) – you are confident classic skiing on varied intermediate (blue) trails, both up and downhill.

  • Intermediate classic … but less confident skate (ICS-) – you are confident classic skiing on varied intermediate (blue) trails, both up and downhill, and you are learning to skate, but are less confident with skate technique. The sessions will be a mix of classic and skate techniques as conditions allow. 

  • Intermediate classic & skate (ICS) – you are confident classic AND skate skiing on varied intermediate (blue) trails, both up and downhill. The sessions will be a mix of classic and skate techniques as conditions allow. 

  • Intermediate skate (IS) – you are confident skate skiing on varied intermediate (blue) trails, both up and downhill, and are solid with one-skate and offset techniques. 

 

Program options are listed below and we may be able to add more dates and groups, so check back for updates. 

 

3-Week Early Season Programs

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Get ready for a great season with some early season lessons! 

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Choose from these options:

  • Mondays: Nov 21, 28, Dec 5 from 6:30-8PM 
    SB

      SB

  • Mondays: Nov 28, Dec 5, 12 from 6-7:30PM
    L2S

  • Tuesdays: Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 from 12-1:30PM 
    ICS

  • Tuesdays: Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 from 6:30-8PM 
    L2S or EBC

  • Wednesdays: Nov 30, Dec 7, 14 from 11:30AM-1PM 
    L2S

  • Wednesdays: Nov 30, Dec 7, 14 from 6-7:30PM 
    EBC or L2S2 or IC

  • Wednesdays: Nov 23, 30, Dec 7 from 7-8:30PM 
    L2S

  • Sundays: Nov 27, Dec 4, 11 from 11-12:30PM
    SB or EBC

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COST: $100 

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5-Week Winter Programs

Increase your enjoyment of winter with lessons programs for super beginner through intermediate-level skiers.

Choose from these options:

  • Mondays: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13 from 6:30-8PM 

      (with make-up date if needed: Feb 20)

       SB

  • Mondays: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6 from 12-1:30PM
    (with make-up date if needed: Feb 20)
    SB or EBC

  • Mondays: Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 from 6:30-8PM
    EBC

  • Tuesdays: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 12-1:30PM 
    (with make-up date if needed: Feb 7)
    ICS

  • Tuesdays: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 6:30-8PM 
    (with make-up date if needed: Feb 7)
    SB or EBC or IC

  • Wednesdays: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1 from 6-7:30PM 
    (with make-up date if needed: Feb 8)
    SB or EBC or ICS

  • Thursdays: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9 from 6-7:30PM 
    (with make-up date if needed: Feb 19)
    SB or ICS-

  • Thursdays: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2 from 6-7:30PM 

      (with make-up date if needed: March 9)

      SB

  • Sundays: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5 from 11-12:30PM
    (with make-up d    ate if needed: Feb 19)
    EBC

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COST: $150 

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3 or 5-Week Spring Programs

 

The days will be getting longer and the temperatures warmer—time to skate ski!

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Choose from these options:
Note: the 3-week programs end before the March break for schools.​

  • Tuesdays (5 week): Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21 from 12-1:30PM
    L2S2

  • Wednesdays (3 week): Feb 22, Mar 1, 8 from 12-1:30PM
    L2S or IS

  • Wednesdays (3 week): Feb 22, Mar 1, 8 from 6-7:30PM
    L2S or IS 

  • Wednesdays (5 week): Feb 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 from 12-1:30PM
    L2S     

  • Wednesdays (5 week): Feb 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6-7:30PM
    L2S2 or IS

  • Thursdays (3 week): Feb 23, Mar 2, 9 from 6:30-8PM
    L2S or L2S2

  • Thursdays (5 week): Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 from 6:30-8PM
    L2S

  • Sundays (3 week): Feb 26, Mar 5, 12 from 11AM-12:30PM
    L2S

 

COST: $100 for 3-week program and $150 for 5-week program

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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 and participants will be notified with an email from the Program Coordinator or Instructor several hours ahead of the session. 

  • WCCSC season pass or day tickets are required for the programs. 

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

  • Rental equipment is available for the program for $50. Plus … you can use the equipment for one week before and one week after your program!
    Please email info@xcskiwhitehorse.ca in advance of your program start date to arrange sizing. 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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Please contact Christine at adultprograms@xcskiwhitehorse.ca if you need more information. 

 

SB = super beginner, classic

EBC = experienced beginner, classic

L2S = learn to skate

L2S2 = learn to skate, progression

IC = intermediate classic
ICS- = intermediate classic, less confident skate

ICS = intermediate classic and skate

IS = intermediate skate

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