Cochrane Group Cross Country Ski Training

A 6 month recreational ski program focused on improving your cross country skiing, getting outside in the winter and being part of a 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 sessions will be held every week focusing on fitness and skill development with 4 weekend skis to the mountains through December to March.

Schedule: October 5th, 2026 - March 20th, 2027

No classes December 20th, 2026 - January 3rd, 2027.

sessions Tuesdays, with 4 Saturday skis.

Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm (fall). 7pm - 830pm (winter), Location TBD (local Cochrane Park, and or West Bragg Creek)

Saturdays 10am - 1pm (winter) various xc ski trails. December 19th, January 16th, February 20th, March 13th,

-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.

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We recommend coming prepared with:

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• 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