During the snow season, the Ptarmigan Nordic Ski Club runs a learn-to-ski program for adult skiers of all experience levels. Our CANSI qualified instructors teach beginner, novice and intermediate skiers both the classic and skate ski techniques. If you don't know the difference, come out to a lesson and we'll show you!

Lessons are held at the Doug Barnes Cabin on Saturday afternoons at 2pm sharp (on the snow at 2pm).

Lessons are free of charge. For insurance purposes, students must become members of the Ptarmigan Nordic Ski Club.

Adult membership fees are 25$ for the season. To sign up, you'll need to fill out a membership form and pay the fee.

Click on the link below to download a membership form. You can mail your form and fee to us, or bring it with you on lesson day. We also have blank forms at the Doug Barnes Cabin for you to fill out on lesson day. If you're planning to sign up on lesson day, please come early so we get your membership form filled out before the lesson starts!

The ski club has a limited number of skis, poles and boots available for adult students who want to try the sport, and is for use during lessons only. This equipment is not for rent.

To use these skis, arrive to adult lessons 30 minutes early, as it is loaned out on a first come - first serve basis.

Skiers who decide to take up the sport are encouraged to buy their own equipment so that others have a chance to try. You can check out our 'ski buying guide' if you're looking at buying your own skis.