Lessons

Cross Country Ski Lessons

**Please note Jan 26 lessons cancelled due to rain**

Whether you're brand new on skis or an experienced skier looking to renew good habits and technique, cross country ski lessons will help you get on track. Lessons will run the following dates unless snow conditions are inadequate. If in question, please contact the store.

Lessons are led by a CANSI certified instructor.

Drop-in classic lessons - (45 mins) Thursday evenings at 6:30 

Dates: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 (CANCELLED), Feb 9, 16

Location: Gordie Howe Sports Complex (see map below)

Suitable for beginner to intermediate level skiers, these will cover the basics of the classic diagonal stride. No pre-registration required, simply show up to the lesson location with skis on, ready to go. Equipment not provided. Come 5 minutes early so we can start on time!

Cost $20/lesson (please bring cash or cheque). 

Drop-in skate lessons - (45 mins) Thursday evenings at 7:30  

Dates and location same as classic lessons above

Suitable for beginner to intermediate level skiers, these will cover the basics of skate style skiing. No pre-registration required, simply show up to the lesson location with skis on, ready to go. Equipment not provided. Come 5 minutes early so we can start on time!

Cost $20/lesson (please bring cash or cheque). 

There are 2 parking areas at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex, you can park in either location (no charge). Lesson location is indicated by the star symbol in the map below. Give yourself 5-10 minutes to ski to the lesson location and look for the Eb's flag!

Private XC ski lessons 

If you want some one-on-one time with the instructor, private lessons are the best way to improve your skiing. These are more focused and in depth lessons that target areas to work on. Open to all ages, all levels, skate or classic. Cost is $60/hr.  If you sign up as a couple or a group it is $60 for the first person and $20 per each additional person (maximum 6).  Payment can be made at the lesson (cash or cheque), in person at the store, or over the phone with a credit card. 

If interested, please contact the store.  The instructor will get back to you to set up a time and location that works best for all.

Canoe Lessons 

We are happy to partner with Outdoor Experience to offer canoe lessons and certification. Run by Paddle Canada certified instructors Kim Archibald, Howard Sproat and Bill Morris, Outdoor Experience has been teaching and certifying new and experienced paddlers for decades.  

For more information email info@outdoorexperience.ca or call 306-371-4275.