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A 6 month recreational ski program focused on improving your cross country skiing and getting you outside in the winter as part of the community. The program is available to beginners or experienced skiers. Coaches will work with you where your skills are at to help you improve and have a fun time outside. The Tuesday, Saturday option is an outdoor only option. Tuesdays will be shorter skill sessions, Saturdays are long ski days.
Schedule: October 5th, 2026 - March 20th, 2027
No classes December 20th, 2026 - January 3rd, 2027.
Class options for Tuesdays, Saturdays.
Tuesdays 11am - 12am West Confed park, (fall). 11am- 12:30pm (winter), Confed Golf Course.
Saturdays 930am - 11am, West Confed park, (fall). 10am - 1pm (winter) various xc ski trails.
-Cold weather policy xc skiing is a very active activity and you can ski and stay warm at colder temperatures. We will run lessons down to -20 so please dress appropriately for the weather. Recommended to dress in layers, so you can regulate your temperature more effectively. Instructors keep you moving to stay warm.
We recommend coming prepared with:
wool or synthetic insulating layers (avoid cotton fabrics which absorb water and stay cold)-
shell or softshell jacket (to break the wind)
shell or softshell pants (waterproof)
gloves or mitts that will shed snow
toque and neck warmer
backpack (that fits all of you equipment)
packable down or synthetic insulating jacket
extra mitts / gloves
sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm with SPF
snacks
1-2 liters of water or hot drinks (in water bottle or thermos)
If doing mountain programs a Kananaskis Pass
extra warm layers and spare mitts
change of clothes to leave in vehicle for the end of the day
A 6 month recreational ski program focused on improving your cross country skiing and getting you outside in the winter as part of the community. The program is available to beginners or experienced skiers. Coaches will work with you where your skills are at to help you improve and have a fun time outside. The Tuesday, Saturday option is an outdoor only option. Tuesdays will be shorter skill sessions, Saturdays are long ski days.
Schedule: October 5th, 2026 - March 20th, 2027
No classes December 20th, 2026 - January 3rd, 2027.
Class options for Tuesdays, Saturdays.
Tuesdays 11am - 12am West Confed park, (fall). 11am- 12:30pm (winter), Confed Golf Course.
Saturdays 930am - 11am, West Confed park, (fall). 10am - 1pm (winter) various xc ski trails.
-Cold weather policy xc skiing is a very active activity and you can ski and stay warm at colder temperatures. We will run lessons down to -20 so please dress appropriately for the weather. Recommended to dress in layers, so you can regulate your temperature more effectively. Instructors keep you moving to stay warm.
We recommend coming prepared with:
wool or synthetic insulating layers (avoid cotton fabrics which absorb water and stay cold)-
shell or softshell jacket (to break the wind)
shell or softshell pants (waterproof)
gloves or mitts that will shed snow
toque and neck warmer
backpack (that fits all of you equipment)
packable down or synthetic insulating jacket
extra mitts / gloves
sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm with SPF
snacks
1-2 liters of water or hot drinks (in water bottle or thermos)
If doing mountain programs a Kananaskis Pass
extra warm layers and spare mitts
change of clothes to leave in vehicle for the end of the day