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 Smooth Cruisers Adult XC program is for skiers looking for an inspiring ski experience with more of a recreational, lesson based focus. If you are looking for something more advanced, check out our Racing Master’s Program on our Competitive Programs page
The Smooth Cruisers program is lesson based with a fitness component in a recreational, fun, social atmosphere. Our goal is to help you ski more efficiently and longer while having a blast on snow! There are a set of 5 classic sessions in January and a separate a set of 5 Skate sessions mainly in February.
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.
Telemark Smooth Cruisers Adult XC Program Prices and Dates 2026-2027 Season
Smooth Cruisers (Classic Technique) – $195 – 5 x 2hr sessions on Saturdays 10:00am – 12:00pm (January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30). 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 6, 13, 20, 27 & March 6). Our goal is to improve your technique, confidence & fitness and have some fun. Some ski experience is required. Please contact us with any questions.
Trail fees are not included in the program cost!
You can pay for trail fees two ways…
a. Most people purchase a Season Pass though our registration process on Z4. Season Pass &Program Registration for 2026-27 . You can register for a Season pass and the Smooth Cruisers program at the same time on the same registration form.
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. Please contact us for registration if this is the case.
2026-27 Smooth Cruisers Coaches/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.