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

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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.