Looking to level up your cross-country skiing skills while connecting with like-minded women? Women’s cross-country skiing camps and clinics are the perfect blend of skill-building and camaraderie, designed for every level—from first-time skiers to seasoned gliders looking to fine-tune their technique. These clinics not only help you master the nuances of both classic and skate skiing styles but also let you do so in the company of a supportive, fun-loving group of women.
Why Join a Cross Country Skiing Camp or Clinic?
With experienced instructors guiding you through everything from the basics to more advanced techniques, women’s cross-country ski camps make progress feel natural and empowering. Alongside technical skill-building, you’ll find plenty of laughs, shared stories, and friendships that carry over to the ski trails and beyond. Whether you’re looking to gain confidence on skis or ready to tackle longer, more challenging trails, these clinics offer a unique, inclusive environment where everyone’s success is celebrated.
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Alaska
Anchorage: While not a clinic, this event is a wonderful spot for women to gather and support each other. This year, this event is celebrating 30 years. The Alaska Ski for Women is North America’s largest women’s cross-country ski event, with close to 1,000 Alaska women coming together to celebrate skiing in beautiful Kincaid Park. On the first Sunday in February, women of all ages and abilities- many in colorful costumes- come out to ski the approximately 4 km (2.4 miles) decorated course. The event supports the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage and nonprofits working to stop domestic violence in Alaska. February 1st, 2026. Get more details here: www.anchoragenordicski.com/events/alaska-ski-for-women/
Anchorage: The Women’s Group program is for women who want to improve their fitness and skiing technique in a community-based group setting. They have a talented and professional team of coaches who work with smaller groups of women based on skill and fitness level. The Group has been open for all ages and abilities who want to join a motivational fitness group (emphasizing fun!) and a wonderful, supportive group of women to be outdoors with! There is a Tuesday and Thursday group. Winter 1: November 4, 2025 – December 18, 2025. Winter 2: January 13, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Get more details here: https://apunordic.com/programs/womens-group/
Colorado
Frisco Nordic Center: Frisco, CO has two levels of ski clinics. Clinics run weekly for four weeks, excluding holidays, with two hours of instruction each day. Equipment and a trail pass are included in registration. Season pass holders pay $150, and non-season pass holders pay $200. Clinic schedule: Check the Frisco site for specifics on schedule and prices. Dates coming soon. Get more details here: https://www.townoffrisco.com/things-to-do/frisco-nordic-center/ski-lessons-clinics/
Maine
Rangeley Lakes Outdoor Center at Saddleback in ME has Ladies Day on Mondays with a half-price trail pass and a half-price cup of soup. Saddleback Ski Area is located seven miles from the Village of Rangeley and is open from late November through mid-April. Get more details here: rangeleylakestrailscenter.org
Michigan
Timber Ridge Nordic Center: SheSkis is a women’s XC Ski (cross-country ski) group aimed to get women out moving on snow. They meet weekly at Timber Ridge Resort (as well as other locations) from early Fall until the end of the ski season in the Spring in Traverse City, MI. 4050 Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 4968. Get more details here: www.vasaskiclub.org/sheskis—womens-ski-group.html
Minnesota
Endurance United: Monday Night Women’s, Saint Paul. Fall Focus: Dryland technique, strength, mobility, agility, and balance. Winter Focus: Technique, Light Intensity, and Improve Overall Skiing Ability. Sessions run from September 2025 to February 2026. Meeting on Monday nights at Battle Creek from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. More Details here:https://www.enduranceunited.org/adults-fall-winter-2025-2026
Minneapolis Gear West & Riverbrook: . Dates coming soon. Clinic #1 December 2025: expert female cross-country ski instruction, wine, chocolate, protein, cookies, and camaraderie among stellar women! Get some early time on the snow. Brush up on your skills. Get motivated for a better ski season with technique tips. Limited to 150 Spots. Clinic #2 January 2026. Friday evening program. Saturday skiing. Friday night meet & greet at Riverbrook Bike & Ski for protein snacks, wine, and chocolate with education sessions. Sessions include: Strength work necessities, eating enough protein, eating tips, wax clinics, and equipment talk. Saturday, January 4th, sessions are on snow for technique work & early season preparation. Get more details here: www.gearwest.com/pages/gear-west-riverbrook-womens-cross-country-ski-weekend.
Loppet: Women’s Training Group Technique and Fitness Training: This women’s training group will focus on improving skiing skills and fitness in both classic and skate technique. Unlike most of our LNR groups, this group will not focus on racing. We’ll cover all skate and classic techniques, and spend time on downhills, cornering, transitions so that you can become comfortable on difficult terrain and in many snow conditions. Balance and cornering will be a focus so you can be more confident on your skis. Each training session will include technique instruction and physical training. Tuesday Mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. December 16th – Feb 17th at The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park. More details at: https://loppet.org/Experiences/loppet-ski-adults/
Minneapolis Three Rivers Park District: Beginner skate series for women.SnowSports Academy 2025-26 opens at 8 AM on Tuesday, October 14. Lesson details here: Three Rivers Learn to Cross Country Ski Lessons
New Hampshire
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in Gorham, NH has the Women’s Winter Escape on Jan 17th 2026, from 8:30 – 4:30 for an all-women’s weekend with classic and skate ski clinics, naturalist-led snowshoe tours, yoga, equipment demo, snow tubing, and more. Click Women’s Escape.
NENSA Women’s XC Ski Day: Holderness School Nordic Center, Holderness, NH, January 26th, 2026. Women’s XC Ski Day chooses a non-profit women’s organization to benefit, and gathers as many participants as it can for a day of cross-country skiing, which includes lunch and a raffle. The highlight of the day is learn-to-ski clinics with women instructors; the emphasis is on relaxed, fun learning in a supportive and encouraging environment. All ability, skill, and experience levels are welcome. In addition to this event being open to all women, we also encourage and support the participation of nonbinary people who are comfortable in a space that centers the experience of women. Get more details here https://nensa.net/womens-day/
New York
Ladies Ski Clinic @ Lapland Lake: A special cross-country ski program for women, taught by women. January 25 Clinic – Classical Technique. February 8 Clinic – Skate Technique. Female skiers aged 18 and above, grouped by skill level, will be offered instruction during the morning session in classic technique at the January 25 clinic or skate technique at the February 8 clinic. Followed by a lunch break, where participants may bring their own lunch or buy lunch on site. The afternoon will feature a social group ski. The day concludes with a group skills review and a snack. Lapland Lake’s PSIA-certified instructors will conduct the program. Cost for the program is $70 per person and includes a facility use pass. Equipment rental is not included; if you do not have equipment, please purchase equipment rental separately. 2026 dates to come. Get more details here: https://laplandlake.com/events/
Oregon
Mt. Bachelor “She’s on Skis:” Take your skate skiing to the next level and meet other women in the Nordic skiing community. They offer different “She’s on Skis” clinic options tailored to your ability. These six-week programs include two hours of instruction each day the clinic meets, building upon the skills from the previous week. Participants cannot mix & match days of attendance or change to a different program level or session day once their program has started. The cost of clinics covers instruction only and does not include trail access tickets or equipment. A Nordic Season Pass or Nordic single-day trail ticket for each program day is required to participate and will need to be purchased separately. More Details coming soon. Get updated here: Mt. Bachelor “She’s on Skis” Details
Mt.Hood She Glides: These lessons are the perfect opportunity to participate in a supportive and inspiring beginner-oriented lesson with like-minded female-identifying folks with similar abilities and comfort levels, and to make new friends! The package includes a 2-hour Group Lesson, full-day Nordic Rentals, and a Nordic Day Track Pass. This package is for ages 13 and older. For youth lessons ages 12 and under, please call the Nordic Center for lesson options at (503) 337-2222 ext. 1262. Mt. Hood Meadows Nordic female coaching staff showcases some of our best instructors, including a PSIA-certified trainer. The lessons include two hours of instruction from a female-identifying instructor and will run from 1 to 3 PM on specific dates. They recommend arriving at the Nordic Center at least 1 hour before your lesson starts. This will give you enough time to get fitted for your rentals, get dressed for the day’s conditions, and check-in for your lesson on time. Get more details here: https://www.skihood.com/explore/Nordic-she-glides
Utah
Park City Nordic Betties: The Mission of the Park City Nordic Betties is to share the fun of Nordic skiing through a supportive, instructional, and positive team experience. We welcome all levels. They offer 8-week programs in both skate and classic skiing. Skiers will be split into groups depending on the level they register. Clinics are offered mid-week and on Sundays. Locations are both in and around Park City and at Soldier Hollow (Heber Valley). The Betties are a skiing program, and they will always strive to find snow to ski on. However, if they are lacking trails to ski, they will still meet and do dryland training. Head here to register and find the right level for you https://www.parkcitynordicbetties.com/
Solitude: Offers a four-week program introducing women to ski techniques. Held at the Solitude Nordic & Snowshoe Center, the program takes place over four consecutive Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 2025 dates TBD. ($180 + tax for four weeks of instruction).
Trails passes and rentals are included with the purchase price. Get more details here.
White Pine Touring Center: Learning to skate ski is easier than you think when you have professional instructors leading the way. Our local instructors will teach you how to work on balancing on your skis and gliding over the snow, so your technique gets stronger and smoother over the course of the clinic. This ladies-only, four-week course is a great option for those looking to jump into skate skiing. With all of the groomed trails around Park City, it’ll be hard to stop there. Two, 4-week sessions starting in January and one in February, 9:30 to 11 am. $290 per person (Includes Rental and Pass). Get more details here.
Vermont
Craftsbury: February 7-9th, 2025. 3 days and 2 nights of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and socializing! Arrival/Departure: Friday 8:30 am / Sunday 5 pm. Lodging Check-In/Out: Friday 2:30 pm / Sunday 10:30 am. Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury, VT 05827. Must be a current Women Outdoors member. Get more details here: www.womenoutdoors.org/crosscountry
Stowe Nordic Women’s Ski Program, 2025-2026 (Dates: Dec 17, 2025, Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, 2026). Weekly, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 pm at the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center. The Stowe Nordic program fee is $130. Participants must also be members of Stowe Nordic ($30 individual; $50 family). All participants must also purchase a trail pass from Trapp’s. Last winter’s pass prices are listed here, and most likely, there will be a small increase for this year. Stowe Nordic Women’s Program participants may purchase a winter season ski pass from Trapp’s at a discounted rate of 10% off. To obtain this discount, participants must purchase their season pass before October 31, 2025. Get more details here: stowenordic.org/womens-ski-program/
Wisconsin
The Start Line Inn, Cable, WI: Women’s Clinic 1st weekend in December and Women’s Clinic last Friday in December. The start line manages cabins and a ski shop. Get more details here: https://startlineinn.com/cable-wisconsin-xc-ski-clinics/
Geawest and Riverbrook, Hayward, WI: Join Gear West & Riverbrook for expert female Cross Country ski instruction, wine, chocolate, protein, cookies, and camaraderie among stellar women! Get some early time on the snow. Brush up on your skills. Get motivated for a better ski season with technique tips. Registration/information and gift bag pick up is 12-8 at Riverbrook Bike & Ski. Food, drinks, wine & chocolate will be served, hosted by Riverbrook. Enjoy 15% off all winter clothing and equipment all weekend for participants. Saturday, the program begins at 8:oo am sharp at the Sawmill Saloon in Seeley. We introduce coaches, break out into groups, and go to the snow. December 5-7 2025 = 150 people; a second clinic will be held January 2nd- 3rd, 2026. Get more details: https://www.riverbrookbike.com/articles/2024-womens-ski-clinics-pg468.htm?preview=true
Ski De She, Cable, Wisconsin: January 16-18, 2026: A camp followed by a race of varying distances. Ski de She is a time for women to come together to expand their skills, build race confidence, and connect with fellow female skiers. Choose to attend our 3-day camp or compete in the race – you’ll have an inspiring experience no matter which one you choose! Ski with friends. Ski for health. Ski with confidence. This years key note speaker is Elyse Kopecky, a New York Times best-selling author, educator, and inspirational speaker. Limited to 150 campers. Registration is open now! Get more details here: https://www.birkie.com/ski/events/ski-de-she/
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