Adult Programs
Tahoe Donner offers a variety of fun programs led by skilled instructors to help XC skiers of all ages and abilities.
If the program you are interested in is sold out you may join the wait list by emailing xc@tahoedonner.com.
Please include the following information and we will contact you if a space opens up:
- Name of program you are interested in
- Participant’s name and age
- Skiing experience
- Phone number
BEGINNER PROGRAMS
DISCOVER XC SKIING
The BEST way to learn about the joys of cross country skiing, spread over four weeks. Learn traditional striding techniques and downhill control, and try skate skiing on the last week if you wish.
Day/Time: Sundays: 1-2:30PM
Level: Beginner/Improver
Dates: January 8, 15, 22 and 29
February 5, 12, 19 and 26
March 5, 12, 19 and 26
Cost: Member $189, Public $209
Program includes trail pass and rental gear for all sessions.
LEARN TO SKATE
An ideal program if you are new to ski skating or just getting started. Our skilled instructors will help you dial in the fundamentals of correct body positioning and timing of movements to make skating efficient and fun.
Day/Time: Mondays: 10-11:30AM
Level: Some cross country or downhill skiing, the ability to be active on skis for over an hour required
Dates: January 2, 9, 16, and 23
February 6, 13, 20 and 27
March 6, 13, 20 and 27
Cost: Member $189, Public $209
Program includes trail pass and rental gear for all sessions.
SISTERS IN SKATING – BEGINNERS
A group just for women to ski together and discover the fun of skate skiing under the careful guidance of our best female instructors. To make it even easier to get started, the price of this class includes a trail pass and rentals if needed.
Day/Time: Tuesdays: 10-11:30AM
Level: Some cross country or downhill skiing, the ability to be active on skis for over an hour required
Dates: January 3, 10, 17 and 24
February 7, 14, 21 and 28
March 7, 14, 21 and 28
Cost: Member $189, Public $209
Program includes trail pass and rental gear for all sessions.
SENIORS – LEARN TO SKI
The focus of this group is to learn traditional-style cross country skiing at your own pace. To make it easy to get started, the price of this class includes a trail pass and rentals if needed.
Day/Time: Fridays: 10-11:30AM
Level: Beginners age 60+
Dates: January 6, 13, 20 and 27
February 3, 10, 17 and 24
March 3, 10, 17 and 24
Cost: Member $189, Public $209
Program includes trail pass and rental gear for all sessions.
PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE
SISTERS IN SKATING – INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
A group just for women to ski together and improve skate skiing under the careful guidance of our best female instructors.
Day/Time: Wednesdays: 10-11:30AM
Levels: Intermediate, able to ski green trails or more advanced terrain/advanced, skiing blue trails and exploring black trails
Dates: January 4, 11, 18 and 25
February 1, 8, 15 and 22
March 1, 8, 15 and 22
Cost: Member $119, Public $139
Program DOES NOT include trail pass or rental gear.
DOWNHILLS 101
Looking to improve your skills on the downhills? This four-week series is designed to help you gain control of your speed, increase stability in cornering, and build confidence on the downhills. The skills you will learn will also carry over to improve all parts of your skiing!
Day/Time: Thursdays: 10-11:30AM
Level: Skiing green trails regularly and ready to explore blue, classic and skate skiers welcome
Dates: Not offered in January
February 2, 9, 16 and 23
March 2, 9, 16 and 23
Cost: Member $119, Public $139
Program DOES NOT include trail pass or rental gear.
UPHILL SKATING
Suffering on uphills and climbs? Come learn how refining basic skills for efficiency improves your skate ski climbing.
Day/Time: Thursdays: 12-1:30PM
Levels: Skate skiing green and blue trails regularly
Dates: January 5, 12, 19 and 26
February 2, 9, 16 and 23
March 2, 9, 16 and 23
Cost: Member $119, Public $139
Program DOES NOT include trail pass or rental gear.
SKATE WITH THE GUYS
For guys who are already skate skiing and are ready to learn more. See your skiing skills progress to be able to ski faster and more efficiently.
Day/Time: Fridays: 12-1:30PM
Level: Able to skate ski green or more advanced terrain, instruction for newer through advanced skaters
Dates: January 6, 13, 20 and 27
February 3, 10, 17 and 24
March 3, 10, 17 and 24
Cost: Member $119, Public $139
Program DOES NOT include trail pass or rental gear.
SENIORS – IMPROVERS
Designed to continue to build your skills once you have mastered the basics. The focus of this group is traditional style classic skiing and may include an introduction to skate skiing if requested.
Day/Time: Fridays: 12-1:30PM
Level: Some cross country or downhill ski experience recommended
Dates: January 6, 13, 20 and 27
February 3, 10, 17 and 24
March 3, 10, 17 and 24
Cost: Member $119, Public $139
Program DOES NOT include trail pass or rental gear.
STORM DAYS
We are a hardy bunch of coaches, but in the event of a major snow or rain event, we may decide to cancel sessions. A decision to cancel will be communicated by email to you the day before the scheduled session.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Find our most current cancellation policies here.