Adult Programs - Keep active, keep learning, have fun!
What level am I? Programs are aimed to meet the skier needs based on the following:
GREEN programs cover the basics. You are just starting out with the sport.
BLUE programs will be on blue trails. You are comfortable skiing 5 pm.
BLACK programs focus on high level skiing technique and fitness. Skiing 10+ km is no problem for you.
All programs take place at Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre.
Not included: club membership, trail fees, and rentals.
Golden Nordic Ski Club members receive a 10% discount towards their program fee. To claim your 10% discount, you will need to sign up in person at the Chalet at the time of your registration. Contact programcoordinator@goldennordicclub.ca for any questions.
Adult Program Quick Overview 2026-2027
Click here for all program registrations (adult, youth, biathlon) on Zone4. Detailed program descriptions are below.
Transformative Tuesdays creating.... The Balanced Skier: Ski & Yoga: a unique blend of skiing and yoga - GREEN/BLUE program.
Dates: Tuesdays. 5:30 - 7:45 pm. BLOCK 1 - January 5, 12, 19, 26. BLOCK 2 - Feb 2, 9, 16, 23. BLOCK 3 - March 2, 9, 16, 23. Led by Lori Meyers. $200 per block.
Winter Fit - Weekly Training Sessions with workout & Technique focus - A BLUE/BLACK program.
Dates: Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm. Dec 10, 17. January 7, 14, 21, 28, (30 Huckleberry Loppet). Feb 4, 11, 18, 25. Mar 4, 11. $100 for 12 sessions; $10 drop-in.
Master Cruisers - Improve fitness and technique within a social, supportive group environment - A BLUE and BLUE+ program
Dates: Mondays. 11 am - 12:30 pm. 6 weeks of classic (and/or 6 weeks of skate. Led by Annette (CANSI Level 3). $195 for 6 weeks, $370 for 12 weeks.
Classic - December 14, 28 January 11, 25, February 8, 22
Skate - December 21, January 4, 18, February 1, 15, March 1
Biathlon (18+) - Try your Aim combined with cross-country skiing using electronic biathlon rifles
Dates: Saturday or Sundays (times TBD). 4 weeks in February. Includes: 50% discounted skate ski rentals, Regional Biathlon Festival Feb 27. $80 + $15 to Biathlon BC + $15 to Biathlon Canada.
More info on our website here.
Not on Zone4:
Yoga at the Chalet - A skier-focused session. Focus on strength, balance, agility, and general fitness.
Dates: Sundays. 5 - 6 pm. $20/session. First try is drop-in, after that you can buy a 4+ weeks commitment taken any time of the season. Start date Jan 3. Led by Lori. Email Lori to book your spot: bodyvida5@gmail.com. Payment for yoga: e-transfer to lori.meyers01@gmail.com.
Adult Programs - The details…
Transformative Tuesdays creating.... The Balanced Skier: Ski & Yoga
This is a GREEN/BLUE program that runs for 4 weeks.
This terrific Tuesday night program offers a unique blend of classic skiing and yoga. In a supportive and social environmental, participants develop skills for classic skiing on and off the snow. A perfect balanced outing with a ski technique lesson followed by a ski on the trails to apply the new skills. after that, warm up inside the floor-heated Chalet for a skier-focused yoga practice to further enhance the learning and recovery.
Instructor: Lori Meyers, CANSI Level 1 nordic ski instructor. She has been teaching yoga for 20+ years and skiing 20+ years.
Times: 5:30 - 7:45 pm (1 hr on snow, 15 min transition, 1 hr inside)
Dates: BLOCK 1 - January 5, 12, 19, 26. BLOCK 2 - Feb 2, 9, 16, 23. BLOCK 3 - March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Cost: $200 + GST per BLOCK. You can register for as many BLOCKS as you like.
Max: 10 participants
Age: 18+ years old
Winter Fit
This is a BLUE/BLACK program that runs for 12 weeks.
Eager to push yourself on your skis? This season, Nils will be joined by former Whistler Nordics head coach Nicholas Pigeon to host weekly training sessions on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30pm. Skiers start by doing their independent warm-up. If we have two coaches, we will have one leading a workout-style session on the trails with quick technique tips along the way. Think interval training, hill work, time trials, and sprints. The other would lead a technique-focused session in the Stadium with the floodlights on and then apply the technique on the nearby trails for the second part of the session.
Your Coaches: to be confirmed. Waiting to hear back from one while the other is not available this season. Are you able to lead this? Please reach out!
Who: This is for motivated adults who are keen to build their fitness, improve technique, and perhaps attend a few races this season (not required), as well as teens 13+ who are self-directed and self-motivated.
Times: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Dates: Dec 10, 17. January 7, 14, 21, 28, (30 Huckleberry Loppet). Feb 4, 11, 18, 25. Mar 4, 11.
Cost: $100 plus 5% GST for all 12 sessions or $10 plus 5% GST drop-in fee (please prepay online the # drop-ins you plan on doing). This program doesn’t offer the 10% discount for members. Please note that the fees are lower for this program because the coaches are volunteering. All other programs are taught by paid and CANSI certified club instructors.
Max: 12 participants
Age: 13 and older
Technique: alternating skate and classic
Registration: Buy however many drop-ins you plan on doing this season or buy each time you go.
Rentals: available from Dawn Mountain Rentals for $10 for during this program use only.
Trail fees: This program does not include a $15 day fee which is required unless you have a current club membership.
Monday Master Cruisers
This is offered as a BLUE (and BLACK) program.
This program is for intermediate and advanced skiers looking to improve fitness and technique in classic and skate skiing within a social, supportive group environment. Come get your stride on, have fun, and improve your skiing techniques. We will alternate each week between Skate and Classic skiing. Sign up for just one technique or both techniques.
Instructor: Annette Boelman, Level 3 CANSI, L2T certified. Annette has been cross-country skiing for a long time. She has been teaching cross-country skiing since 1991. She has taught in Edmonton, at the Canmore Nordic Centre, even in Australia, and off and on now for 20 years here with the Golden Nordic Ski Club. She is committed to making cross-country skiing fun and challenging for all! Whether it's learning the basics or mastering a technique, she will cheer you on and pass along all of her tips and tricks!
Times: 11 am to 12:30 pm
Dates: Mondays. Classic - December 14, 28 January 11, 25, February 8, 22 and Skate - December 21, January 4, 18, February 1, 15, March 1
Cost: $195 for 6 weeks, $370 for 12 weeks.
Max: 8 participants
Age: 50 years and older
Techniques - alternate between skate and classic
