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
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Discovery Cross Country Skiing
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Discovery Cross Country Skiing
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Add-on:additional child to family lesson $39.00 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+)
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*Early bird booked by 12/31/2023
Private Nordic Classic or Skate (4+)
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Add an additional person for $45.00, Available 7 days a week. $45
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.
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5 WEEK XC SKI PROGRAM (19+)
U35 EVENING CROSS COUNTRY SKI PROGRAM (19-35)
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ADULT SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLINIC (19+)
Full-day clinic runs 10am – 3pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
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WOMEN’S WEEK (19+)
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Nordic Fest | March 23- 24, 2024
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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