Adult Programs
Registration for our Fall Pre-Season Conditioning program is now open on ShopTD. Registration for the rest of our four-week skill improvement programs for adults opens on September 14 at 9AM. Spaces are limited, so sign up soon to hold your spot in the January and February sessions. Please email us at xc@tahoedonner.com if you have questions about what program is best for your skill level and fitness.
FALL PRE-SEASON CONDITIONING
Improve your balance, technique and fitness to start the ski season in style when the snow flies – all while meeting new friends who love to ski.
- Saturdays: 8-9:30AM
- Location: Meet on the patio at Alder Creek Adventure Center
- Level: All ages (13 and older) and levels of ski ability and fitness welcome; no experience required
- Session: Six sessions from October 16 – November 20
- Cost for the 6 sessions: $89 Member, $109 Public
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.
- Mondays: 10-11:30AM
- Level: Some classic cross country or downhill ski experience recommended
- January session: January 3, 10, 17 + 24
- February session: February 7, 14, 21 + 28
- Cost for each session (4 classes): $149 Member, $179 Public
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.
- Tuesdays: 10-11:30AM
- Level: Some cross country or downhill ski experience recommended
- January session: January 4, 11, 18 + 25
- February session: February 1, 8, 15 + 22
- Cost for each session (4 classes): $149 Member, $179 Public
Program includes trail pass and rental gear for all sessions.
SISTERS IN SKATING – INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
These are the programs for gals who are already skate skiing and are looking to fine-tune skills under the guidance of our best female instructors.
- Wednesdays: 10-11:30AM
- Levels:
- Intermediates: Skiing green trails and exploring blue trails
- Advanced: Skiing blue trails and exploring black trails
- January session: January 5, 12, 19 + 26
- February session: February 2, 9, 16 + 23
- Cost for each session (4 classes): $99 Member, $129 Public
Program DOES NOT include trail pass or rental gear.
UPHILL SKATING
Once you have mastered skate skiing on the flatter trails, you should sign up for one of these four weekly sessions to learn the finesse of gliding up the hills.
- Thursdays: 12-1:30PM
- Levels:
- Intermediates: Skiing green trails and exploring blue trails
- Advanced: Skiing blue trails and exploring black trails
- January session: January 6, 13, 20 + 27
- February session: February 3, 10, 17 + 24
- Cost for each session (4 classes): $99 Member, $129 Public
Program DOES NOT include trail pass or rental gear.
DOWNHILLS 101
This four-week series is designed to help you gain control and confidence on the downhills. Learn skills for controlling speed and cornering, which will help you enjoy the hills even more.
- Fridays: 12-1:30PM
- Level: Intermediates are skiing green trails and exploring blue trails
- January session: January 7, 14, 21 + 28
- February session: February 4, 11, 18 + 25
- Cost for each session (4 classes): $99 Member, $129 Public
Program DOES NOT include trail pass or rental gear.
SENIORS – LEARN TO SKI
To make it even easier to get started, the price of this class includes a trail pass and rentals if needed.
- Fridays: 9:30-11AM
- Level: Beginner
- Ages: 50 and up
- January session: January 7, 14, 21 + 28
- February session: February 4, 11, 18, 25
- Cost for each session (4 classes): $149 Member, $179 Public
Program includes trail pass and rental gear for all sessions.
SENIORS – IMPROVERS
Designed to continue to build your skills once you have mastered the basics.
- Fridays: 11:30AM-1PM
- Level: Some cross country or downhill ski experience recommended
- Ages: 50 and up
- January session: January 7, 14, 21 + 28
- February session: February 4, 11, 18 + 25
- Cost for each session (4 classes): $99 Member, $129 Public
Program DOES NOT include trail pass or rental gear.
ADULT SKI PROGRAM REFUND POLICY
If your plans change and you are no longer able to join the sessions, you will be able to cancel and receive a refund until seven days prior to the start of the program. Refunds will be issued in the form of Mountain Money on your Tahoe Donner online account. Mountain Money is valid up to one year after being issued and can be used at Tahoe Donner for other programs, products and services, including restaurants. The refund amount will be the total amount you paid for the program minus a $25 administration fee. No refunds/changes within seven days of program start date.