What: Adult Cross Country Skiing Lessons Who: Anyone ages 15 & Up. All abilities are welcome. Where: Birch Hill Recreation Area, 101 Wilderness Drive, Fairbanks 99712 When: Lessons run November 18 to December 16 (4 weeks).
All classes take place at Birch Hill. Classes are one hour in length and run for four weeks. Novice Classic Skiing- 12:30pm Sundays | Class begins Nov. 21For people who have never skied before. Beginning Classic Skiing- 2:00pm Sundays | Class begins Nov. 21For people with very little experience skiing. No formal training and/or only skied a handful of times.
Beginning Classic Skiing- 6:00PM Tuesdays| Class begins Nov. 23 For people with very little experience skiing. No formal training and/or only skied a handful of times. Intermediate Classic Skiing- 6:00PM Wednesdays | Class Nov. 24 For people who have taken beginner classes or have quite a bit of experience skiing on their own. Skiers should be comfortable skiing on all terrain (up hills, flats and downhills). Beginning Skate Skiing- 6:00PM Thursdays | Class begins Nov. 18*For people with very little experience skiing. No formal training and/or only skied a handful of times. It is recommended that you take beginning classic skiing before learning to skate ski.*No lessons on Thanksgiving Day Intermediate Skate Skiing- 6:00PM Mondays | Class begins Nov. 22For people who have taken beginner classes or have quite a bit of experience skiing on their own. Skiers should be comfortable skiing on all terrain (up hills, flats and downhills).
Due to COVID-19 and CDC recommendations, class sizes are limited to just 10 participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register for Adult Lessons, you must be logged in to the website and have a current membership with the NSCF. Student rates are available for those 18 and under. Click here for more information on becoming a member.
Need Gear? A limited number of skis, boots and poles are available to rent upon request. Contact adultlessons@nscfairbanks.org for more information.
