Cross Country Skate Clinic | Ages 16+
- Four 1.5 hour lessons
- Beginners and new intermediate skiers
Four 1.5 hour lessons intended for beginners (Level 1) and new intermediate (Level 2) cross-country skiers. Students will be placed into groups of up to 8 participants based upon experience and demonstrated ability.
Customize Your Cross Country Skate Clinic | Ages 16+
Lesson Level
Program Dates
- A valid trail ticket or season pass is required
- Tickets and rentals are not included
Available add-ons during checkout
4-Day Sky Card
Best value of ticket packs for this lesson program. Want more Sky Cards days or a Season Pass instead? Check out the Related Products below!
Cross Country Rentals
Rentals are not included in the lesson program. For seasonal rentals, pick what works best for you at checkout. Daily rental options will be added in Fall 2026.
Skate clinics
This course is designed for beginners and new intermediates. Students will be placed into small groups based on their experience and demonstrated ability.
Level 1
These sessions are intended for those who are new to the sport or have limited (less than one season of snow) skate-ski experience. The fundamentals of skate skiing will be introduced to provide a solid foundation for the skier to develop their skills. Skills taught will include balance, coordination, propulsion, and direction change.
What you'll learn
- Free skate, one-skate, diagonal skate, and offset skate
- Wedge turns for control on descents
- Advanced techniques: two-skate and slow to moderate speed step turns (based on group level and time)
Level 2
These sessions are designed for skate skiers who have been skating for a couple of seasons. While level 1 is not a prerequisite, participants should be comfortable with the fundamentals introduced there. If you're an experienced classic or downhill skier with no skate skiing experience, we recommend starting with Level 1 to ensure a solid foundation.
What you'll learn
Build on the foundations from Level 1 as you refine your technique and learn to ski efficiently for the terrain. Learn to ski strategically for smooth, consistent flow. New skills introduced include:
- Two-skate and offset skate with lead changes and transitions
- Moderate to high speed step turns
- Cancellation policy: All lessons, once purchased, are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Lessons are forfeited for absent participants. If Cypress Mountain cancels your lesson, you will be rescheduled to another lesson within the same or future seasons.
- Please check your confirmation email for further information.
- Online registration is available (unless sold out) until 24 hours before the lesson starts. Please e-mail us if you are trying to book a space after the online cut-off.
- All lesson programs and tours run regardless of weather conditions when the mountain is open.
- Always visit the Hours and Mountain Report pages for daily operating hours and condition updates before heading up the mountain.
- Prices are in Canadian Dollars
- Taxes not included.
- Please review our Conditions of Sale for cancellation policy and other important details before purchasing
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Related Products
Nordic Season Passes | 26/27
Choose from the Unlimited Cross-country Season Pass or Unlimited Snowshoe Season Pass.
Cross Country Sky Cards | 26/27
If you're planning multiple visits, consider getting a Nordic Sky Card. It comes pre-loaded with 2-5 discounted days for the cross country ski trails, giving you the flexibility to use them on the days that work best for you.
Nordic Rentals
Whether you are looking for seasonal rentals or just looking to rent for a few days, we've got you covered. Rentals include either skate or classic skis, boots and poles. See options below or add during check-out.