Adult Camps & Clinics
Level up your gliding skills
Whistler Olympic Park offers a lineup of single and multi-day cross-country ski camps and clinics, with options for beginners to advanced skiers. For youth, check out our multi-sport camps over winter & spring break. Improve your skills in a fun group environment under the guidance of our experienced and friendly instructors.
Before your lesson, we recommend reading our Know Before You Go information for helpful tips on what to wear and bring for a day of cross-country skiing.
Skills Camps
Our Skills Camps focus on the fitness and fundamentals of classic or skate ski disciplines for beginner to advanced skiers. Over two full days of instruction in small groups, our professional coaches will help you gain confidence on your skis, glide more efficiently, and take your skiing to the next level! Options include: beginner classic or skate, intermediate classic or skate, and advanced skate.
Please note that our beginner-level Skills Camps are not recommended for those with no experience in cross-country skiing. Instead, we invite you to try a private lesson or one of our Intro to Classic or Intro to Skate Technique Clinics (learn more below)!
The Details
Who
Ages 16+
Beginner (at least 1 season of cross-country skiing), intermediate, or advanced skiers.
Available Dates
- December Camp: December 9-10, 2023
- January Camp: January 6-7, 2024
- February Camp: February 3-4, 2024
Registration Cost
- Beginners (1.5 days): $250
- Intermediate/advanced (2 days): $315
A day ticket or season pass is required. Discounted rentals are available for $15/day for camp participants.
Camp Schedule
- Beginner camps run Saturday 9:30am – 2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am – 12:30pm.
- Intermediate & Advanced camps run Saturday and Sunday 9:30am – 2:30pm.
What's Included
- Personalized small group coaching according to chosen skill level
- Video technique analysis
- Skill evaluation certificate
- Draw prize
- 10% discount off merchandise at Whistler Olympic Park's Retail Shop
Accommodation
Camp participants are able to book affordable accommodation at our sister venue Whistler Athletes' Centre! More information to follow.
Need rental equipment?
Rentals are discounted when booked with a clinic to only $15 for ages 19+ and $10 for ages 5-18! Book these discounted rentals online as an add-on to your lesson or give us a call at 604-964-0059.
*Listed prices do not include tax. A valid day ticket or season pass is required and is not included in the lesson price.
Technique Clinics
Technique clinics will greatly improve your skiing in just a single session! With options for those with no prior experience to advanced-level skiers, you can register for the lesson focus that best suits your current needs. There are five skills topics to choose from, which are offered on rotation through the season. The 1 hour 20 minute clinics run on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings at 11:00 am Clinics are suitable for ages 16+ and have a maximum of 6 participants per session. The cost for each session is $70 (a valid day ticket or pass is required to participate).
You can consult our Ability levels Guide at the bottom of this page to determine your current skiing level.
See below for more information on each clinic focus (session dates will be added closer to the season). Please note, registration for these clinics closes one week prior to each session.
*Listed prices do not include tax. A valid day ticket or season pass is required and is not included in the lesson price.
Intro to Classic
Learn how to classic ski! Focus on equipment, how to glide, climb hills, and stop. A great way to establish the basics or refresh your skills to enjoy the trails. It is recommended to try classic first if you have no prior cross-country skiing experience.
Ability Level
Never-ever to beginner skiers looking for a first-time lesson or a refresher.
Dates
Nov 24, Dec 3, 16, 29, Jan 7, 20, Feb 2, 11, 24, Mar 23, 31, Women+ Mar 4, 10
Intro to Skate
Learn how to skate ski! Focus on equipment, how to glide, climb hills and stop—a great way to establish the basics and enjoy the trails. Refined balance on one ski is required for success in the skate discipline. If you have no prior cross-country skiing experience, try Intro to Classic first!
Ability Level
Never-ever to beginner skiers looking for a first-time lesson or a refresher.
Dates
Nov 25, Dec 8, 17, 30, Jan 12, 21, Feb 3, 16, 25, Mar 24, 30, Women+ Mar 5, 9
Classic Climbs
Stride and glide to efficient classic climbs. This clinic will focus on classic skiing techniques including diagonal stride and double poling to ski varied terrain from flats to uphill transitions.
Ability Level
Experienced beginner to advanced recreational or club skiers
Dates
Nov 26, Dec 9, 22, 31, Jan 13, 26, Feb 4, 17, Mar 1, 15, Women+ Mar 6
Skate Gears
Take your skate skiing to new heights. This clinic will focus on one skate, offset, and other techniques to develop efficiency and speed when transitioning from flat to uphill terrain.
Ability Level
Experienced beginner to advanced recreational or club skiers
Dates
Dec 1, 10, 23, Jan 5, 14, 27, Feb 9, 18, Mar 2, 16, Women+ Mar 8
Downhill
Downhill skiing isn't just for alpine enthusiasts. Develop confidence with descents in this downhill clinic designed for classic and skate skiers to refine balance, body position, speed control and cornering.
Ability Level
Experienced beginner to advanced recreational or club skiers
Skiers of both techniques & varying abilities will participate in the same session. Skiers must already know how to brake and make a basic wedge turn on their skis.
Dates
Dec 2, 15, 24, Jan 6, 19, 28, Feb 10, 23, Mar 3, 17, Women+ Mar 9
Need Rental Equipment?
Rentals are discounted when booked with a clinic to only $15 for ages 19+ and $10 for ages 5-18! Book these discounted rentals online as an add-on to your lesson, or give us a call at 604-964-0059.
Booking & Cancellation Policies
- Listed prices do not include tax. A valid day ticket or season pass is required and is not included in the lesson price.
- Online booking cut-off is 7 days prior; within 7 days, inquire about availability by phone at 604-964-0059 or at the Day Lodge Guest Services desk.
Changes or cancellations requested less than 48 hours in advance are non-refundable. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. Please contact Guest Services at 604-964-0059 as soon as possible to cancel, reschedule or to notify Ski School of a late arrival.
6-Week Progression Program
Are you looking to add cross-country skiing to your workout routine? Experienced beginners up to advanced skiers (minimum age 16) will love this clinic series. Over six consecutive 2-hour sessions, participants will refine techniques and develop cardiovascular fitness and endurance while learning to move with efficiency. You can consult our Ability levels Guide at the bottom of this page to determine your current skiing level.
Need Rental Equipment?
Rentals are discounted when booked with a clinic/program to only $15 for ages 19+ and $10 for ages 5-18! Book these discounted rentals online as an add-on to your lesson, or give us a call at 604-964-0059.
Progression Program Categories
The Progression Program will be offered in two categories for winter 2023/24
The Details
Who
Fitness program
Intermediate to advance level skate skiers (age 16+), capable of continuously skate skiing and/or at different intensity levels for at least an hour.
Recreation program
Experienced beginner to intermediate skiers, must be able to skate and classic ski at a basic level, e. G. Ski for 1 hour at a low to moderate intensity.
Dates
Fitness
January 13 - February 17
Recreation
January 14 - February 18
Time
Fitness
10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturdays
Recreation
9:30 am to 11:30 pm on Sundays
Cost
$300 for 6 consecutive 2-hour sessions, per participant
Unsure of your current ability level? Check out our guide at the bottom of this page.
Booking & Cancellation Policies
- Listed prices do not include tax. A valid day ticket or season pass is required and is not included in the lesson price.
- Online booking cut-off is 7 days prior; within 7 days, inquire about availability by phone at 604-964-0059 or at the Day Lodge Guest Services desk.
- Changes or cancellations requested less than 48 hours in advance are non-refundable. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. Please contact Guest Services at 604-964-0059 as soon as possible to cancel, reschedule or to notify Ski School of a late arrival.
New! 55+ Ski Program
Join our 55+ Ski program for a healthy active lifestyle! Instructors will take a wholistic approach, focusing on foundational movement skills, balance, and technique progression ove 5 consecutive sessions. Suitable for all levels, we will ski at a leisurely pace and adapt to group needs. Starting with classic on week one, your instructor will determine the number of classic vs. skate days based on group preference. Sign up for Series 1, Series 2 or both! Please indicate your ability level when signing up.
NEED RENTAL EQUIPMENT?
Rentals are discounted when booked with a clinic/program to only $15 for ages 19+! Book these discounted rentals online as an add-on to your lesson, or give us a call at 604-964-0059.
Who
Suitable for all levels, we will ski at a leisurely pace and adapt to group needs.
Dates
Series 1
January 11 - February 8, 2024
Series 2
February 15 - March 14, 2024
Time
Thursdays, 11am to 1pm
Cost
$250 for 5 consecutive 2-hour sessions, per participant
*Listed prices do not include tax. A day ticket or season pass is required. Discounted rentals are available for $15 per day.
Cross-country Skiing Ability Levels Guide
Never-Ever
I have never skied before, and I am not comfortable on flats, gentle hills, or stopping. I do not know the difference between classic and skate skiing.
Beginner-Novice
I have skied before, recreationally or in a lesson (alpine or Nordic). I am comfortable on flats, and gentle hills, and can stop safely. I know the difference between classic and skate skiing, and the basics of one or both. I am not sure how far I can ski.
Low-Intermediate*
I have skied for several seasons but would like to ski more efficiently. I am comfortable on varied terrain and moderate hills. I can ski at different speeds, stop safely, and make snowplow turns. I know the difference between and can perform some classic techniques (diagonal stride, double pole, step double pole) and/or skate techniques (1-skate, 2-skate, offset).
*"Intermediate” covers a broad range of abilities. Intermediate/advanced cross-country skiers can demonstrate transferrable skills for both classic and skate skiing. However, an intermediate skate skier may not equal an intermediate classic skier if you have never been on classic skis. If you do not have equal experience, “level down” if taking a lesson where you have less experience.
High-Intermediate*/Advanced
I have skied for many seasons and would like to refine certain skills. I am confident on blue and black cross-country trails with steep hills. I know the difference between and can perform classic techniques (diagonal stride, double pole, step double-pole), and/or skate techniques (1-skate, 2-skate, offset) and beyond.
*"Intermediate” covers a broad range of abilities. Intermediate/advanced cross-country skiers can demonstrate transferrable skills for both classic and skate skiing. However, an intermediate skate skier may not equal an intermediate classic skier if you have never been on classic skis. If you do not have equal experience, “level down” if taking a lesson where you have less experience.
Holiday Camps
Multi-day, Multi-sport Camps For Youth
Our 4-day multi-sport camps in winter and spring breaks give young participants (ages 6/7 and 8-12) a taste of the Nordic ski disciplines and snow luge. Supervised by our qualified instructors, activities will include cross-country skiing (skate and classic), biathlon, snow luge, snowshoeing, orienteering & cooperative games.
