Are you a mature skier (18+)? Do you want to glide farther, go faster, and gain confidence on both classic and skate skis? Do you want to ski with others in a fun social atmosphere? The Telemark Smooth Cruisers Adult XC program is for skiers of all ages and abilities looking for an inspiring ski experience.
For 2024-25 we are changing things up a bit. The Smooth Cruisers program will now have more of a focus on technique progression in a fun, social atmosphere in a 5 session program with ‘Classic’ sessions mainly in January and ‘Skate’ sessions mainly in February.
The Telemark Smooth Cruisers Adult XC Program is focused on learning technique with a fitness component in a fun and social environment. Our goal is to help you ski more efficiently and longer while having a blast on snow!
Registration is through our Season Pass & Program Registration on Zone 4!
Trail fees are not includes in the program cost. You can pay for trail fees two ways
a. Most people purchase a Season Pass though the registration process (link above)
b. Those who will not ski much outside the program can purchase a trail pass daily when they come skiing for the program or any other time.
Program Benefits:
- Improve your skate and classic skiing technique
- Develop strength and endurance on skis.
- Ski with others in a fun atmosphere at your speed.
- Learn to ski more efficiently (go faster with less work! Keep up with your kids!).
- Intro to waxing & ski maintenance.
- This program is not for those looking for a more serious coached training group. We are planning a more comprehensive adult “Racing Masters” program for those keeners who have more experience and are looking for a training group with coaching more details on our Competitive Programs webpage.
Telemark Smooth Cruisers Adult XC Program Prices and Dates 2024-2025 Season
Smooth Cruisers (Classic Technique) – $195 – 5 x 2hr sessions on Saturdays 10:00am – 12:00pm (January 4, 11, 18, 25 and Feb 1). Our goal is to improve your technique, confidence & fitness and have some fun. Some ski experience is required. Please contact us with any questions.
Smooth Cruisers (Skate Technique) – $195– 5 x 2hr sessions on Saturdays 10:00am – 12:00pm (Feb 8, 15, 22 & March 1, 8). Our goal is to improve your technique, confidence & fitness and have some fun. Some ski experience is required. Please contact us with any questions.
2024-25 Smooth Cruisers Coach/Instructors
Aengus McCullough discovered the delights of cross country skiing when he moved to Alberta from the UK in 2011. After floundering in the snow for his first winter season he realized that skiing was not as effortless as it looked and decided to join Edmonton Nordic to develop his technique. Aengus progressed through Edmonton Nordic’s adult skiing program to their Master’s program after which he went on to take CANSI instructor courses so he could help others on their skiing journey. Before he discovered skiing, Aengus was a keen mountain runner who competed in British Fell Running events for several years as well as the occasional ultra-marathon, including the 300Km PTL in 2010 and the 160Km Sinister 7 in 2015. He is also a certified rock climbing instructor and since moving to BC has been dabbling in ski mountaineering racing.
Alison Campbell Urness – Alison has been skiing since she was a toddler in Kananaskis country, Alberta. Alison has been a part of the Telemark community since arriving in the valley in 1999 – Coaching the Jackrabbit program, then helping to coach the Nordic Race team for 4 years as here kids progressed through Telemark programs. Alison enjoys introducing and encouraging people to be active in the outdoors. She hopes to help people improve their skiing skills, have fun and increase their joy in the sport. Allison is both and NCCP coach and CANSI certified instructor.