Want to learn to ski or improve your technique? Join to our lessons!
How do I book a lesson?
- Lesson bookings are available online. From our main page, click ‘services’, then ‘lessons’, select your preferred type of lesson, then ‘book now’.
- After selecting ‘book now’, you will be brought to our online portal where you will specify which type of lesson you prefer. At the calendar page, continue selecting dates until you land upon a date with available lesson times. If no lesson times pop up, unfortunately those lessons have been filled for that day.
- Are you a SLNC season pass holder? You get a 10% discount on lessons! When you book online, please hit ‘save now & pay later’ and come into the lodge pre-lesson to pay with your discount applied.
- Are you booking three private lessons this season? You get a 50% discount on the third private lesson (other discounts do not apply & does not apply to group bookings). When you book online, please hit ‘save now & pay later’ and come into the lodge pre-lesson to pay with your discount applied.
What is the lesson schedule?
The following schedule applies until Jan 31st – stay tuned for our February schedule, it’s on the way!
| Weekday | Morning Hours | Afternoon Hours | ||
| Monday | __ | __ | 1:45 PM |
3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | __ | __ |
1:45 PM |
3:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
__ |
10:45 AM |
1:45 PM |
3:00 PM |
| Thursday |
9:30 AM |
10:45 AM |
1:45 PM |
3:00 PM |
| Friday | __ | __ | 1:45 PM |
3:00 PM |
| Saturday | __ | __ | 1:45 PM |
3:00 PM |
| Sunday |
Variable – please refer to booking calendar on our website lesson portal |
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Schedule exceptions:
- No Instructor available on Feb 20 & 27 (all day) or Feb 11 & 18 (am time slots).
- Instructors also available Jan 25, Feb 15 & 22 (1:45pm & 3pm), Feb 7, 13 & 14 (9:30am & 10:45am), and Feb 8 (3pm).
More dates to come in the February. Please call (250)558-3036 with any questions.
What kind of lessons are available?
Private lessons are available for 1-2 people ($60 beginner, $70 intermediate lesson; plus tax. Per person rates).
- Valid trail pass required. Discounted trail passes ($10+tax) and rentals ($5+tax) are available to lesson participants.
- At checkout, please specify if you are doing a classic or skate lesson.
- Are you an SLNC season pass member? Hit ‘save and pay later’ at checkout, then please pay at our Lodge so that we can apply your 10% discount!
Group lessons are available for 3-5 people ($180 plus tax).
- Valid trail pass required. Discounted trail passes ($10+tax) and rentals ($5+tax) are available to lesson participants.
- At checkout, please specify if you are doing a classic or skate lesson.
- Are you an SLNC season pass member? Hit ‘save and pay later’ at checkout, then please pay at our Lodge so that we can apply your 10% discount!
Family First Timers Lesson ($160 plus tax).
- Valid trail pass required. Trail passes and rentals are included in your $160 rate.
- At checkout, please specify if you are doing a classic or skate lesson.
- Are you an SLNC season pass member? Hit ‘save and pay later’ at checkout, then please pay at our Lodge so that we can apply your 10% discount!
Questions? Give us a call at 250-558-3036.
New to cross country skiing? Our ‘Adult Learn to Ski’ pack is for you!
*Stay tuned for more potential dates incoming*
Details
- Join us under our night lights from 6-7:30pm to learn classic or skate skiing with one of our qualified instructors. This is a beginner program and will be progressive over 3 lessons. These lessons are designed to have you attend all 3 sessions.
- Lessons are done as a group of 6. We welcome new skiers joining as individuals, this is a great way to meet community!
- Cost: $100 plus tax (for all 3 lessons). This includes rentals and ticket. No additional discounts for having your own gear. Season pass holders receive 10% off of their booking.
- When: [Classic Wednesdays: Dec 17, Jan 14 and Jan 28] & [Skate Thursdays: Dec 18, Jan 15 and Jan 29]
We will not be able to reschedule dates that are missed unless we have a closure due to adverse weather conditions. In the event of adverse weather you will be given a partial refund if we cannot reschedule.
How do I book?
Les Sigal
CANSI 1 (Nordic)
Favorite Trail: Passmore to Black Prince cabin
Summer Activity: Mountain biking and Road cycling
Go-To Wax: Swix V40 and CH6 or CH 7
Best Drill: Step, Step, Glide for classic and Double pole, double pole, skate
for skating
Goal for this Winter: Use and hone my instructing skills and coaching skills
Favorite Evening Activity: Sleeping :)
Mae Hooper
CANSI IV (Nordic)
Favourite Trail: Lars Taylor and Aberdeen that often takes you up into the sunshine or the dumping snow! Both are great!
Summer Activity: Trail running with our big dog Bruno, mountain biking, hiking and kayaking.
Go-To Wax, grip and glide: Almost always Rodi Multigrade 0 to -2 for grip and Swix LF6 or LF7/8 for glide.
Favorite Drill: “Double double”-2 double poles down one ski while balancing on that ski before moving to the other ski.
Goal for this Winter: Get lots of people excited about the sport of cross country skiing, whether introducing them to it or advancing them in it!
Favourite Evening Activity: A hot cup of herbal tea followed by some good homemade soup and of course, more food prep for the days ahead!
Phil Shaw
CANSI II (Nordic)
Angela Ozero
CANSI I (Nordic) Community Coaching Trained
Favorite Trail: Coyote Caper in the Backcountry
Summer Activities: Anything bikes! (Cross Country, Downhill, BMX, Cyclocross)
Favorite Drill: Marathon Skate
Goal for the Winter: …this winter…daily snow dance!
Favorite Evening Activity: Dutch Blitz !
Debbie Hunter
CANSI I (Nordic)
Favorite Trail: Silver Queen, to experience nature’s quiet beauty on the outer XC ski trails.
Summer Activities: Mountain and gravel biking, golfing, and outrigger canoe paddling in the sunny Okanagan.
Favorite Drill: The ‘coffee cup drill’ to help feel weight transfer onto one ski at a time. It’s about finding your balance by aligning your nose, knees, and toes over each ski while pretending to bring up your hand to have a drink of coffee.
Goal for the Winter: To promote and share the fun and passion of exploring our own community and neighboring ski trails.
Should you cancel within 24 hrs of your lesson, a $20 late cancelation fee will be retained by the club and lessons will not be rescheduled more than twice.
Lessons will be automatically canceled when the air temperature falls below -20. Any forced cancellations due to adverse weather conditions will not be charged a retention fee.
Are you an SLNC Club Member? If so, you get an automatic 10% off your booking! Membership has its privileges. If not, maybe it’s time you join the party!
Please give us at least 24 hours notice for all lesson bookings when possible. Prices do not include GST.
Call us at the lodge 250-558-3036 or email [email protected]
