Adult Ski Programs Starting in January! Social Skis, Classes, CANSI Course

Adult Ski Programs, 2025:

All programs located at the Mud Lake trail head (Viking Centre) Paulson Nordic Ski Trails, Castlegar, BC

All programs offered for Beginner to Intermediate skiers and for Adults (16+)

  • Adult Classic technique Ski Lessons – Start January 11th
  • Adult  Social Ski Programs –  Start January 12th
  • CANSI Level 1 Classic technique Coaching Course – January 4th + 5th

 

Classic technique Ski Lessons with Jaime Frederick – 4 Class Series

        Register Here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=37599

        Dates: January 11th + 25th, February 8th + 22nd (every other Saturday)

        Lesson Times: Saturdays from 1:30-3pm (1.5 hours)

        Cost: $100 for all 4 Sessions ($25/ session) + GST

Classic Ski Lessons lead by Jaime Frederick will help skiers from a variety of experience levels to improve stride, glide, technique, skill and enjoyment of the sport through four 1.5 hour group classes.

Jaime Frederick is a lifelong Classic skier and CANSI Level 1 XC ski instructor. Jaime was formerly the General Manager at Nelson Nordic Ski Club and he now enjoys teaching as a way to both share his enthusiasm for the sport and help people find their own joy sliding and gliding on skinny skis. He’s excited to be teaching this winter on the beautiful trails maintained by Castlegar Nordic Ski Club.

Sunday Social Ski Groups With Milane and Gustavo- 4 Group Trail Sessions

      Register Here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=37605

      Ski Dates: January 12th + 26th, February 9th + 23rd (every other Sunday)

      Ski Times: Sundays from 10:00am-12:00pm (2 hours, time may vary)

      Cost: $65 for all 4 Sessions ($16.50/ session) + GST

Program Descriptions:

Ogling the Old-Growth – Intermediate Ski Group:

This group will be guided on routes approximately 10-15 kms in distance each Sunday (based on group ability). These routes will bring skiers to the best Old-Growth Forest viewing sites at the Paulson Ski Trails. This group may elect to stop at trail cabins on certain days.

New Boots on Booty’s – Beginner Ski Group:

This group will be guided on routes starting at 5kms or less, and may work up to longer routes depending on group ability.

These routes will remain mostly on green trails and are designed to help newer skiers explore more trail options beyond the Mud Lake loop.

About Your Trail Guides

Milane Kutcher and Gustavo Nobrega are both long-time skiers at the Paulson Nordic Ski Trails, active members of our Nordic Ski community and are passionate about being in the wild outdoors. They both volunteer with Castlegar Search and Rescue’s Alpine team and are training as certified cross-country ski instructors. You simply couldn’t ask for friendlier and better prepared trail guides!

CANSI Level 1 Classic Ski Instructor Course – 2 DAYS

CANSI is offering the Level Classic Ski Instructor Course and certification on Saturday January 4th – Sunday January 5th at the Paulson Nordic Ski Trails.

Register Here: cansi.ca/members-app/event/detail/22415

Official CANSI Course Page: cansi.ca/index.php/en/xc-courses/xc-instructor-level-i

Program cost: $350

This course will:

  • Certify you as a nationally recognized Level 1 XC ski instructor,
  • Teach you CANSI’s trusted methodology for teaching classic technique with a focus on safety and skill progression,
  • Provide you with resources and a peer support network for instructing and leading XC ski programs,
  • Improve your own skills and understanding of the fundamentals of classic ski technique

With this course, you will be fully certified to teach beginner classes and lead programs at the Paulson Nordic Ski Trails and other Nordic ski locations all over Canada!