Beginner Classic Lessons
Get Started with Classic Skiing
Are you new to cross country skiing? Then classic skiing is a fantastic way to get our on our beautiful trails quickly. The classic skiing motion involves the skis kicking and gliding parallel to each other usually within groomed tracks. The motion is like walking, shuffling or even running if the tempo is fast.
Group sessions are the most affordable option to get out on the trails quickly! At an hour and a half long, these sessions are oriented to beginners and emerging intermediates.
What you'll learn
- Introduction to equipment and movement on skis
- Introduction to diagonal stride, herringbone and sidestep for hills
- Downhill progression including half wedge and braking wedge
Highlights
- Maximum Capacity: 16 participants per lesson
- Age Requirement: 13 years and older
- Days of Week: Saturdays & Sundays
- Duration: 1.5-hour lesson
Session Times
*Classes do not operate on Christmas day
| 2024/2025 | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | Saturday | 09:30 am & 11:30 am |
| Classic | Sunday | 11:30 am |
- Cancellation policy: All lessons, once purchased, are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Lessons are forfeited for absent participants. If Cypress Mountain cancels your lesson, you will be rescheduled to another lesson within the same or future seasons.
- Please check your confirmation email for further information.
- Online registration is available (unless sold out) until 24 hours before the lesson starts. Please e-mail us if you are trying to book a space after the online cut-off.
- All lesson programs and tours run regardless of weather conditions when the mountain is open.
- Always visit the Hours and Mountain Report pages for daily operating hours and condition updates before heading up the mountain.
- Prices are in Canadian Dollars
- Taxes not included.