Adult Lessons

Looking to learn something new? It’s never too late to try Nordic Skiing! Big goals this winter? NSAA Adult Lessons are open to all adults, regardless of age! This is a great opportunity to guarantee that those New Year’s resolutions will last. Join Coach Carl for a six week lesson series that will go through the basics of cross-country skiing to get you out and enjoying the snow this winter. This lesson series is geared for beginners.

NSAA Membership is required for NSAA Adult Ski Lessons. ANY level of membership, from $35+, is appropriate. Your membership DIRECTLY supports the trails that you’ll be skiing on during the lessons, and helps NSAA continue to provide skiing opportunities for all Alaskans. If you are a current member who needs to renew their membership for the 2022-23 season, log into your member portal. Once you have renewed or started your membership, you can register for ski lessons through your member portal.

Cost Per Session: $200

Registration begins October 1, 2022

COVID-19 Mitigation Plan

 
NSAA will follow all CDC guidelines and adhere to any changes of the Anchorage municipal code. Currently there is no mandatory COVID restrictions with any of our outdoor programs. For indoors masking is welcome and optional for any families making that choice. If any health climate changes, NSAA may update and change this policy.
 
 
If you are positive with COVID or have any symptoms please stay home and do not participate in any NSAA activities or events until recovered. Please follow CDC guidelines for return to activities.

Meet Coach Carl

Carl is a well-known photographer, backcountry guide, outdoor educator, and coach. He has been skiing for over twenty years and has led numerous ski expeditions throughout Alaska. Carl loves teaching people the skills needed to enjoy themselves outside, from nordic skiing on our city’s amazing groomed trail system to traveling through remote wilderness areas.

 

 

LEARN TO CLASSIC SKI (in tracks)

This year’s lessons will be offered in 2 sessions:

Session 1: 6 lessons, 9 hours of instruction time*
Dec. 8, 2022 – Jan. 19, 2023
Thursday’s, 6:30-8:00pm
Locations Vary based on lesson & conditions (Kincaid, Hillside, Russian Jack, APU etc.)
Registration Cost: $240

Session 2: 6 lessons, 9 hours of instruction time*
Jan. 26, 2023 – Mar. 9, 2023
Thursday’s, 6:30-8:00pm
Locations Vary based on lesson & conditions (Kincaid, Hillside, Russian Jack, APU etc.)
Registration Cost: $240

*The max width of skis for the tracks is 54mm.

LEARN TO SKATE SKI

This year’s lessons will be offered in 2 sessions:

Session 1: 6 lessons, 9 hours of instruction time
Dec. 6, 2022 – Jan. 17, 2023
Tuesday’s, 6:30-8:00pm
Locations Vary based on lesson & conditions (Kincaid, Hillside, Russian Jack, APU etc.)
Registration Cost: $240

Session 2: 6 lessons, 9 hours of instruction time
Jan. 24, 2023 – Mar. 7, 2023
Tuesday’s, 6:30-8:00pm
Locations Vary based on lesson & conditions (Kincaid, Hillside, Russian Jack, APU etc.)
Registration Cost: $240

The Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage supports these great opportunities.

Ski Lessons – New to skiing or working on fitness and technique

Lessons for Adults
Muni Masters
Detailed information in the Winter Activity Guide
Adult Lessons (Chugiak Eagle River Nordic Ski Club)

Lessons for Kids Ages 6-14
Junior Nordic

Lessons for Kids Ages 4-5
Little Nordic

Ski Lessons and Training Programs

Alaska Nordic Racing
APU Nordic Ski Center
Alaska Winter Stars

For trail conditions, where to ski, and information about the trails, visit the Trail Report