We look forward to offering lessons in the 2024-2025 season and will activate the buttons below once we are in full swing of things.
Private & Group Lessons
Our CANSI-certified Dawn Mountain Ski School instructors are excited to share the joy of cross-country skiing with you. Whether you are a beginner cross-country skier or wishing to hone your technique, your instructor will tailor their lesson to meet your needs. Our instructors have many tips and tricks that will help you safely negotiate the trails and hills and make your cross-country skiing more efficient and enjoyable.
Private Lessons - One person books and pays for a lesson for 1 - 6 people.
Group Lessons - This is a booking for people who want to join others to make a group of 2 up to 6 people. You will be on a waitlist until more people ask for a group lesson of similar ability and same style (classic or skate). We will then reach out to everyone to coordinate a date and time and find an available instructor.
1. Book your Lesson
Time frame: book at least 48 hours prior to your desired lesson date/time. The earlier you book, the more chances that we can accommodate your request. Less than 48 hours notice may be considered if an instructor can be found.
Email us your request or inquiry at info@goldennordicclub.ca with the following information:
What technique would you like to be taught: classic or skate?
What level are you: beginner, intermediate, or advanced?
Will you need rental equipment (not included in the lesson fee)?
Are you looking for a 1 hr or 1.5 hr lesson? We recommend 1 hr for beginner lessons.
2. Confirming your lesson
Once we have found a suitable, qualified, and available instructor for your lesson, we will reach out to confirm your lesson with the arranged date and time. Sometimes we will have the instructor reach out directly to fine-tune the specifics of your lesson time and content. Please do not pay for your lesson until it’s confirmed. We may not be able to find an instructor!
3. Pay for your lesson
Time frame: pay for your lesson at least 24 hours prior to your CONFIRMED lesson. This payment will give the instructor a security that they aren’t driving up to Dawn Mountain for a no-show.
Club members receive 10% discount towards their lesson fee. This discount can only be processed in person at Dawn Mountain Chalet during opening hours by Chalet staff.
Payment options:
Online - Use the payment buttons below for your booked lesson using our secure Square payment system (preferred!).
In person - inside Dawn Mountain Chalet, the staff can process your payment during opening hours. We accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Interac, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash. Members will need to use this option if they want their member discount for lessons.
E-transfer - send your confirmed total amount to payments@goldennordicclub.ca (least favourite option for our club)
4. Read Waiver & assumption of risk document
Before arriving for your lesson, read the waiver. Doing this from the comfort of your home will allow you to read this document so you understand it before signing in person.
You will be asked to sign this in person at the Chalet before your lesson.
5. arrive at least 15 minutes before your lesson
Heads up - Between Golden and Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre, there is a railway track that sometimes has trains blocking car traffic passage for quite some time. It is possible to be stopped for 30 minutes. Please leave early so you will arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your lesson. If you plan on renting ski equipment, please arrive earlier (30 minutes prior to your lesson) so that your lesson can start on time.
Cancellation Policy
Less than 24 hours: full refund less a 20 % admin fee.
If you do not show up for your lesson: full refund less 50% admin fee or full refund less 20% admin fee if paying for another lesson.
In the event that the club needs to cancel a lesson due to weather conditions or instructor unavailability, we will reschedule the lesson.
Private Lesson (1 person)
1 hour $80 + 5% GST
1.5 hours (*) $120 + 5% GST
Want a lesson where instruction is focused on improving your skills?
This provides the best learning environment with one-on-one attention from the instructor.
Golden Nordic Ski Club members receive a 10% discount.
(*) 1.5 hour lessons requests are only considered for experienced skiers.
Semi-Private Lesson (2 people)
1 hour $120 total / $60 per person + 5% GST
1.5 hours (*) $180 total / $90 per person + 5% GST
Book a lesson with your best buddy!
What could be more fun then to learn Nordic skiing together?
Organize the group of two, then book the lesson.
Golden Nordic Ski Club members receive a 10% discount (applies to all club members in the lesson).
(*) 1.5 hour lessons requests are only considered for experienced skiers.
Group Lesson (3 - 6 people)
1 hour $50 per person + 5% GST
1.5 hours (*) $75 per person + 5% GST
Book a lesson with your family and friends!
It is so much fun to learn Nordic skiing together.
Organize the group, then book the lesson.
Golden Nordic Ski Club members receive a 10% discount (applies to all club members in the lesson).
(*) 1.5 hour lessons requests are only considered for experienced skiers.
The Golden Nordic Club gratefully acknowledges that we work, live and play on the TRADITIONAL territory of the Ktunaxa people, which they share with the Secwepemc people and which is the home to the Métis Nation Columbia River Society.