Cross Country & Snowshoe
Nordic Centre
Lessons
Welcome to the Nordic Centre at Raven Lodge! These lessons are for any ability level from beginners to experts, with classic and skate XC lessons, snowshoe tours and more!
Nordic Centre
Nordic Cross Country Lessons
Discover Cross-Country Skiing (6+)
Classic Skiing. This introduction to Classic Skiing covers how to get up on the flats, snowplow to control speed down a small hill and herringbone to get up a small hill. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to get around on classic skis and a Green trail.
Skate Skiing. Learn beginner skate ski techniques. The student will understand the skills and techniques to get up a hill and move along the flats. Skills include free skate, one skate and diagonal skate. We request all students have Classic Skied before taking skate lessons.
Pre-booking is HIGHLY recommended to secure a spot in one of our lessons.
Includes: 1.5-hour lesson, full-day trail pass, and rentals.
Discovery Cross Country Skiing
Start Times
Days
Price
Ages 13+
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm
7 days/week
$TBA
Discovery Cross Country Skiing
Start Times
Days
Price
Ages 6-12
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm
7 days/week
$TBA
Discovery Cross Country Skiing
Start Times
Add Child
Price
Family of 4
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm
$TBA
$TBA
Add-on:additional child to family lesson $TBA each. (All Discover lessons include trail pass and equipment rentals)
Please note: Early booking not applicable. Pre-booking highly recommended.
Guests will be grouped together based on age. Group sizes are 6 guests per 1 instructor.
Learn to Glide (6+)
Mt. Washington’s Learn to Glide program is a combination of our three most successful and popular lesson programs to help you get out on the trails faster and with more confidence. We have combined our Discover Cross-Country Skiing package with two of our group lessons.
Includes: 1.5-hour lesson, trail pass, and rentals
Please note: Packages are available for classic or skate-style cross-country skiing. Disciplines cannot be combined within one Learn to Glide package. This program is for anyone who is new to the sport of cross-country skiing, in either skate or classic disciplines. Mt. Washington reserved the right to remove guests from the program if they are found to be in violation of its requirements.
COMPLETE ENTIRE LEARN TO GLIDE BY JAN. 31, 2024 & GET 50% OFF A NORDIC 6IXPAK & SEASONAL RENTAL (AGES 13+)
Age
Regular Price
Early Bird Price
*Early bird booked by 12/31/2024
Adult (13+)
$TBA
$TBA
Child(6-12)
$TBA
$TBA
Private Nordic Classic or Skate (4+)
Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned veteran, a private lesson is the best way to improve your skate or classic techniques. Our private cross-country ski lessons are 1.5 hours long and are scheduled with one of our CANSI-certified instructors.
Subject to instructor availability
Add an additional person for $TBA, Available 7 days a week. $TBA
Ages
Start Times
Price
Ages 4+
10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
$TBA
Add an additional person for $TBA, Available 7 days a week. $TBA
Group Nordic Lessons (6+)
Group Lessons. Our group lessons are a great way to improve your skate or classic skiing, in a fun and supportive group environment. Each 1.5 hour lesson will work on techniques that will give you confidence to enjoy your time out on our trails. Includes: 1.5-hour lesson
Please note: Please be sure to indicate classic or skate and ability level at the time of booking.
Age
Days
Times
Price
Child (6-12)
daily
10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
$TBA
Ages (13+)
daily
10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
$TBA
This 5-week program promotes the development of classic or skate skiing by giving participants the skills to enjoy the great ski trails at the Mount Washington Nordic Centre. Working with the same instructor each week will give you the opportunity to work on new skills as you develop your technique through exercises and guided mileage. Weekly sessions are 1.5-hours long.
U35 EVENING CROSS COUNTRY SKI PROGRAM (19-35)
Join us Friday evenings between January 10 and February 14. This program will focus on both classic and skate skiing, bringing together like-minded individuals for social evenings, learning and diversifying your skills on XC skis. The first 3 sessions will focus on classic technique and the next 3 will focus on skate. This program is geared towards novice to intermediate skiers who have completed at least one season on XC skis. If you are completely new to the sport, we recommend taking the Discover XC Skiing program first, or booking an instructor for a private lesson to learn the basics
Style
Dates
Time
Price
Classic
Jan. 12, 19, 26
5:30-7:30 pm
$TBA*
Skate
Feb. 2, 9, 16
5:30-7:30 pm
$TBA*
Both
All classic & skate dates
5:30-7:30 pm
$TBA
ADULT SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLINIC (19+)
These full-day camps, taught by our certified CANSI instructors, focus on novice, intermediate, and advanced skills and techniques that will help you gain confidence on skis, increase your gliding techniques, and help take your skiing to the next level.
Full-day clinic runs 10am – 3pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
Full-day clinic runs 10am – 3pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
Style
Dates
Time
Price
Classic
December 16, March 23
10am – 3pm
$69.00
Skate
December 17, March 24
10am – 3pm
$69.00
WOMEN’S WEEK (19+)
Enjoy our Women’s Week packages all week long. Lessons are designed especially for women. Women of similar abilities are grouped into small classes to meet new friends and revisit old ones as you improve your skiing techniques. After the lesson, the group will head inside the Raven Lodge for lunch at the cafe. Includes: 1.5-hour group lesson, a full-day trail pass, and lunch from the Raven cafe. For all ability levels. Give us a call to book in your Women's Week experience! 250-338-1386 ext. 384
Style
Dates
PRICE
Price
Daily: Mar. 2025
10am
$TBA (regular)
$TBA (Season pass holder)
Nordic Fest | March 22- 23, 2025
Join us for our third annual Nordic Fest at the Raven Lodge! Sign up for specialty Cross Country Ski clinics or Guided Snowshoe tours, check out some local vendors and live music, or enjoy the afternoon roasting marshmallows on the fire. Activities available for the whole family!
Nordic Ability Guide
Cross-Country Ski Ability Guide
DISCOVER Never-Ever Skier
Green Terrain
- You are a first-timer who has never skied before.
- Discover Cross-Country Skiing
- Adult 5 Week XC Ski Program
- Private Lesson
LEVEL 1 Beginner Skier
Green Terrain
- You have skied more than 3 times on green trails only.
- You have very little glide, rhythm, and balance.
- Group Cross-Country Ski Lesson Level 1
- Adult 5 Week XC Ski Program
- Private Lesson
Green & Blue Terrain
- You have skied more than 1 season on blue trails with moderate climbs and descents.
- Glide, rhythm, and balance are inconsistent depending on terrain.
- Group Cross-Country Ski Lesson Level 2-3
- Adult 5 Week XC Ski Program
- Private Lesson
Blue & Black Terrain
- You have skied at least 1 season and can ski most black trails including all climbs and descents.
- You can ski with Glide, rhythm, and balance on all terrain and conditions.
- Group Cross-Country Ski Lesson Level 2-3
- Adult 5 Week XC Ski Program
- Private Lesson
- Adult Performance Clinic
Black terrain
- You have skied multiple seasons and can ski all black trails including all climbs and descents.
- You can ski with Glide, rhythm, and balance on all terrain and conditions.
Suggested Lesson:
- - Private Lesson
- - Adult Performance Clinic
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