Crosscut’s Ski Lessons + Series

Ready to elevate your winter adventures?

Whether you’re new or looking to refine your technique, our expert-led lessons at Crosscut are designed for all skill levels. Discover the thrill of kicking and gliding through our snow-covered trails and make this winter unforgettable. Our offerings include:

• 4-Week Series – Classic

• 4-Week Series – Skate

• Private Family Classic Lesson

• Private Lessons - Classic and Skate

• Private Biathlon Lesson

Classic Series

The January session is an Intro series for those just getting started on their classic skis. The February session is a Fundamental series for those looking to progress beyond beginner skills.

INTRO: Geared toward beginners, those new or newer to the sport

• Focus on basics of stability, body position, weight transfer and coordination

• Going beyond the shuffle on gentle changes in terrain

FUNDAMENTALS: Geared toward those with more experience on their skis

• Focus on technique for improving power, kick, glide and efficiency

• Incorporating skills on more challenging terrain including hills and turns

Ages:

• 15 years and up

Clinic Dates + Times:

• INTRO January Series: Saturdays – Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 from 10:00-11:30 AM

• FUNDAMENTALS February Series: Saturdays – Feb 7, 21, 28, & Mar 7 (no class Feb 14) from 10:00-11:30 AM

Cost:

• $230

Rentals:

• Classic ski rentals for the 4-week series are available as an add-on for $30

Day Pass:

• Series lessons include a Crosscut day pass for each of the four lesson days. 

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Skate Series

The January session is an Intro series for those just getting started on their classic skis. The February session is a Fundamental series for those looking to progress beyond beginner skills.

INTRO: Geared toward beginners, those new or newer to the sport

• Focus on basics of stability, body position, weight transfer and coordination

• Flats and gentle terrain 

FUNDAMENTALS: Geared toward those with more experience on their skis

• Focus on skills and technique for more power, better glide and efficiency

• More challenging terrain - hills and turns

Ages:

• 15 years and up

Clinic Dates + Times:

INTRO January Series:

• Weekend:

  • Saturdays – Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 from 12:30-2:00 PM

  • Sundays – Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM

• Weekday: Tuesdays – Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM

FUNDAMENTALS February Series:

• Weekend: Sundays – February 8, 15, 22, & March 1 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM

• Weekday: Tuesdays – February 3, 10, 17, 24 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Cost:

• $230

Rentals:

• Skate ski rentals for the 4-week series are available as an add-on for $30

Day Pass:

• Series lessons include a Crosscut day pass for each of the four lesson days. 

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Private Family Classic Lesson 

Ages:

• Ages 5 and up

Dates + Times:

• Many available days and times, proceed to booking to choose.

Cost:

• $150 for lesson with up to 6 family members

Rentals:

• Rentals with a lesson are 50% off the standalone rental price. We have classic ski equipment sizes for ages 5 years old and up.

Day Pass:

• To ski before or after your lesson time, please come into the Nordic & Trail Center for your 50% discounted day pass. A day pass is not needed during lesson time.

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Private Lesson - Classic

Our professional and highly credentialed instructors will help you progress on your ski trajectory. Traditional classic skiing uses skis with a grip zone (fish scale pattern, fabric “skin”, or wax zone on a portion of the underside of the ski). Classic tracks that look like two long parallel lines are set by a machine groomer for this technique.

Ages:

• Adults and children 8 years and up

• We will consider children ages 5-7 years old on an individual basis

Cost:

• $70 for the first person, $50 for each additional person (up to 4 participants per lesson)

Rentals:

• Rentals with a lesson are 50% off the standalone rental price

Day Pass:

• To ski before or after your lesson time, please come into the Nordic & Trail Center for your 50% discounted day pass. A day pass is not needed during lesson time.

Private Lesson - Skate

Our professional and highly credentialed instructors will help you progress on your ski trajectory. Skate skiing uses skis that are smooth on the bottom from tip to tail. Unlike classic skis, there is no grip zone on the underside of skate skis. Skate skiers accomplish forward motion by lateral pushing, requiring a much wider groomed trail.

Ages:

• Adults and children 8 years and up

• Please note: our skate ski rentals can accommodate folks who weigh at least 66 lbs. Children under 66 lbs will need to bring their own skate skis.

Cost:

• $70 for the first person, $50 for each additional person (up to 4 participants per lesson)

Rentals:

• Rentals with a lesson are 50% off the standalone rental price

Day Pass:

• To ski before or after your lesson time, please come into the Nordic & Trail Center for your 50% discounted day pass. A day pass is not needed during lesson time.

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Each lesson begins with a ~1km ski from the Nordic & Trails Center to the Biathlon Stadium and skiing will also take place between shooting bouts. For this reason, private biathlon lesson participants should be confident Nordic skiers (skate or classic) to get the most out of their lesson. If you are not a confident Nordic skier yet, consider a Biathlon Clinic or Private Ski Lesson.

Ages:

• Adults 18 and up

Cost:

• $200 for the first person; $50 for each additional person (up to 3 participants per lesson)

Rentals

• Rentals with a lesson are 50% off the standalone rental price

Day Pass:

• To ski before or after your lesson time, please come into the Nordic & Trail Center for your 50% discounted day pass. A day pass is not needed during lesson time.

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