Three Rivers Park District offers cross-country ski lessons for adults
and children. Take the complete package or brush up on specific skills.
Lessons will help you stride into action on the trails this winter!
Allow at least one week between lessons for practice.
Classic Beginner I: Basics
Rhythm, stride and glide! Cross-country
skiing basics: putting on equipment, falling
down and getting up, diagonal stride and
stopping. For novice skiers and those who
want to review.
Classic Lessons: 2 hours, ages 13+;
$16 ($24 with ski rental)
Classic Beginner II: Hills
Ski the hills in control! Learn how to ski uphill
without slipping and come down without
falling. Sidestep, herringbone and basic turns
will be covered. For people who have taken
Beginner I or have the skills to diagonal stride.
Classic Lessons: 2 hours, ages 13+;
$16 ($24 with ski rental)
Ski-Skating Beginner
Learn beginning ski-skating techniques,
including efficient edging, gliding and control.
Ski-Skating Lessons:
2 hours, ages 13+;
$16 ($30 with ski rental)
Kids
Ages 6-12; one hour of fun games and
activities to teach introductory skills.
Kids’ Lessons:
1 hour, ages 6-12;
$10 ($16 with ski rental)
Family
A lesson for kids and adults together. Learn
the basics: putting on equipment, falling
down/getting up, diagonal stride and
stopping.
Beginner Family Lessons:
1-1/2 hours, ages 6+;
$12/person ($18 ages 6-12 with ski
rental; $20 ages 13+ with ski rental)
Lessons are offered at four locations. Select a park for lesson schedule information:
Registration
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