Lessons
Instructors
Trakkers has an experienced team of CANSI (Canadian Association of Nordic Ski) certified instructors ready to provide lessons on Sunday Trips. Lessons are taught in small groups to allow for individual coaching and feedback. They begin about 30 minutes after the Sunday bus arrives at the resort and last approximately one and half hours. All Trakkers members are entitled to free skiing lessons.
Lesson Signup
Along with the expected destination for the upcoming Sunday trip, the types of lessons offered will be announced on the Trakkline. You must signup for your lesson when you book your Sunday trip. Unfortunately we are unable to provide lessons to people who have not booked in advance.
Call the Trakkline OR email your booking to Turn on JavaScript! by 9:00 pm on the Thursday before the upcoming Sunday trip. You must include the type of lesson you are booking in your message.
Types of Lessons
When booking your lesson, please indicate the lesson you would like to sign up for:
Intended for children ages 6 to 12, these lessons include fun activities that develop skiing skills. Availability of children's lessons for the upcoming trip will be announced on the Trakkline. To book a lesson for your child, give your name and phone number along with your child's name and age.
Beginner skiers are the priority in January. Each Sunday in January, we will be offering two types of beginner lessons:
- Absolute Beginners:
You have never skied before or have not skied for at least 20 years. - Experienced Beginners:
You are comfortable on your skis, can glide a little, you may be able to climb a very gentle hill and can ski down a very gentle hill. Or you are new to cross country skiing but have some downhill skiing experience.
In February, when demand for lessons is lower, there will be one combined beginner class each Sunday.
Intermediate classic lessons will be offered each Sunday in February. Intermediate skiers are those who can ski with some glide and weight transfer but want to build more confidence, power and grace. They can climb hills using herringbone technique and are comfortable using snowplow to go down a moderate hill.
Lessons in skating technique will be scheduled when there are enough people for a class.. If you are interested in learning to skate ski, contact Barbara Williams, Ski School Coordinator on any bus trip or call the Trakkline.
A Typical Lesson
- Getting to know each other
- Check of waxing & appropriate clothing for the day
- Warm-up exercises
- Skills development with feedback
- Warm-down activity
- Advice for afternoon ski (choice of trails, trail etiquette, safety)
* Lessons may vary and format is left to the instructor's discretion