Book a private session and you'll get this entire experience all to yourself--and up to three additional friends or family members. You'll enjoy more one-on-one time with the guide/instructor, more flexibility throughout the session, and a more personal experience for everyone who joins you. Price covers all costs for up to 4 people. Come find out how to participate in this great winter fitness sport! Our REI instructors will take you out and show you the basics of starting, stopping, turning and gliding across the snow on classic cross-country skis. After our skill-building session, we'll go out on the trail to practice our new found skills and discover a great way to get outside in the winter!
Instructors will cover basics of choosing and properly fitting equipment (boots, skis, and poles), fundamentals of classic cross-country skiing, including starting, stopping, ascending and descending hills as well as safely falling.
Private sessions can accommodate up to four participants, but you'll only need to enter your own information when registering. We'll collect any details we need from the other participants on the day of the event.
What to bring with you
Gear list
A list of required and optional gear items to bring to class, as well as gear provided by REI.
Bring to class:
(Required)
Base Layers - Wool or synthetic.
Daypack - Large enough to carry water, food and layers.
Personal Prescription Medications - Including, but not limited to, epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylactic allergies.
Rain Gear - Waterproof/resistant jacket, pants and hat.
Snacks
Synthetic/Wool Layers - Clothing that retains warm when wet.
Warm Gloves
Warm Hat
Warm Jacket - Down or Synthetic.
Warm Socks - Wool or Synthetic.
Water Bottle
(Optional)
Lip Balm/Protection
Sunglasses
Sunscreen - +15 SPF or higher
Provided by REI:
Cross Country Skis, Boots & Poles
Group First Aid Kit - Contents include wound care items and over the counter medications for minor injuries and illnesses
