Club Info Activities Cross-Country Skiing
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Have fun, Stay-in-shape, Get out with Friends and FamilyCross-Country skiing is a sport that all ages and abilities can take part in. The Calgary Ski Club invites you, your family and friends to get out and enjoy our Cross-Country skiing programs this winter. Don’t forget, Cross-Country skiing is one of the most cost-effective winter sports – there are no expensive lift tickets! Click one of the following links to learn more about Cross-Country skiing with the Calgary Ski Club. LessonsIt’s never too early or too late to learn how to Cross-Country ski or to improve your technique. The Club has lessons for children, youth and adults including learn to ski programs for beginner and intermediate classes for those who are looking to improve their technique and fitness. Learn to TourThe Calgary Ski Club is offering two Learn to Tour classes on Sundays, February 21, 28. Please register by filling out the registration form . Participants will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the parking area at COP (Canada Olympic Drive) on the outer road across from the blue warming/waxing huts at the start of the cross-country ski trails. Carpooling can be arranged at this meeting spot. The class is open to beginner to intermediate skiers who have the ability to ski approximately 10 km and are able to stay under control going down hills. Classes will include: 30 minutes of basic instruction in front of Pocaterra Hut at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park; 1 to 1.5 hours ski; lunch on the trail; and a final ski for 1 to 1.5 hours meeting back at the Pocaterra Hut. Depending on skier ability, the second class may start at the Visitor Center. The cost is $20 for members and $40 for non-members. For more information, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . JackrabbitsWe teach Cross Country Canada’s Jackrabbit Ski Program to children ages 5 to 11. A team of enthusiastic coaches will encourage the learning of basic skiing fundamentals for both skating and classic skiing. Each skier receives an awards booklet and award stickers to track their progress. We take skier and team photos and have a year end party. It’s a fun, family environment and the really great thing about our Jackrabbit programs is that Mom or Dad get to learn how to cross-country ski as well – free of charge! Starting in October, our Dryland to On Snow Program offers fun outdoor activities for kids to help to prepare them for the winter season. Lectures for parents on topics such as clothing, equipment and waxing are: Nov 3rd, Dec 1st and Dec 8th (6-7pm). November 2nd will include an information session for parents on how to equip and dress their children for the upcoming season; non-members may attend at a cost of $5. December 1st will include a grip waxing information session. Hopefully December 8th we’ll be out on snow! YouthSkiers 12-17 years old are invited to join our Track Attack Program. This is a Cross Country Canada sport program focused on promoting the continued development of physical movement and fitness required to excel in the sport while teaching and enhancing basic skills in classic and skating skiing. AdultsOur popular Learn-to-Ski series is offered in January and February. Our CANSI qualified instructors teach beginners both classic and skating techniques. Classes for intermediate skiers are offered in February. We have a Dryland Boot Camp for adults focused on improving your strength and flexibility without weight equipment in preparation for the winter season. We are pleased to have Lisa Scott, an AFLCA certified Fitness Instructor with 18 years of experience. She will lead and inspire us to get back into shape for the ski season. Classes are from October to December on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The location is at Collingwood School, 3826 Collingwood Drive NW. The cost is $8 for members, and $10 for non-members. Women's Ski ClassJoin a women’s only intermediate cross country lesson that will take place on Friday mornings at Canada Olympic Park for four consecutive weeks in January. The lessons will focus on stretching and Skate skiing instruction at the intermediate level (this class is not for beginners). Day trips and Extended tripsCSC will be running Cross-Country day-trips on the weekends and will offer a Frequent Skier Contact List for weekend and weekday skiing. In conjunction with our downhill program, the club is arranging exciting weekend trips to more distant destinations including amazing ski resorts in Alberta, British Columbia and the Western US. . For more information on Cross-Country day trips, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or check out the Day trips section of the events calendar. Click here for a summary of our CSC Nordic Extended Trips. Lake Louise LoppetThe CSC every year hosts the annual Lake Louise Loppet, the longest running loppet in Western Canada. A loppet is a "community fun race", open to all ages and abilities. It is held every year in Lake Louise on the first Sunday in March. The CSC encourages you, your family and friends to come out and participate in this extraordinary event and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Lake Louise while cross-country skiing.
Results Wooden Skis The Lake Louise Loppet has a special category for those skiers who still love to ski on wooden skis. The club encourages any skiers with wooden skis to bring them out and dress up for the loppet. Click here for more details. Hotel Discounts For those participants who are travelling a long distance and need a place to stay, or perhaps you simply want to stay the entire weekend in Lake Louise, 3 area hotels are offering Loppet participants special rates for the loppet weekend. Select one of the hotels below to learn more about what they are offering. WinterStart WeekendThe Calgary Ski Club kicks off the winter season with a club weekend get-away to Lake Louise from December 11-13. Spend an entire weekend XC skiing, snow shoeing or downhill skiing! It’s a great way to get to know your fellow club members and enjoy a fun weekend of fitness and relaxing. Everyone will stay at the Lake Louise Inn on Dec 11th and 12th. There is an optional XC waxing session Thursday, Dec 10th in Calgary. Cross Country Ski Lessons will be provided Saturday and Sunday morning in Lake Louise. Beginner skiers are welcome. Participants are responsible for renting their own equipment; it is strongly recommended to arrange for rental equipment before heading out to Lake Louise. For more information and to register click here. Please contact the club office and 403-282-4122 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or to register. Do you have any more questions about our programs? For cross-country specific programs, please email our Cross-Country Directors at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For information about our cross-country lessons, please click here. For all general inquiries, please contact our office at either 403-282-4122 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
