Cross Country Skiing Camps and Clinics for Women

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.

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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.

Alaska

Anchorage: While not a clinic, this event is a wonderful spot for women to gather and support each other. 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 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 2nd, 2025. 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. Get more details here: https://apunordic.com/programs/womens-group/

Colorado

Frisco Nordic Center: Frisco, CO has two levels of skate skiing clinics. Clinics run weekly for four weeks, excluding holidays, with two hours of instruction each day. Equipment and 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. Get more details here www.townoffrisco.com/things-to-do/frisco-nordic-center/

Maine

Rangeley Lakes Outdoor Center at Sadddleback in ME has Ladies Day on Mondays with a half price trail pass and 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 woman’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 RoadTraverse City, MI 4968. Get more details here www.vasaskiclub.org/sheskis—womens-ski-group.html

Minnesota

Minneapolis Gear West & Riverbrook: . Clinic #1 December 13-15, 2024: expert female Cross Country ski instruction, wine, chocolate, protein, cookies and camaraderie among stellar women! Get some early time on snow. Brush up on your skills. Get motivated for a better ski season with technique tips.Limited to 150 Spots. Clinic #2 January 3-4 2025. 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.

Minneapolis Three Rivers Park District: Beginner skate series for women.

New Hampshire

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in Gorham, NH has the Women’s Winter Escape is on Jan 18-19, 2025 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. 

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 facility use pass. Equipment rental is not included, if you do not have equipment please purchase equipment rental separately. Get more details here www.indian-lake.com/events/ladies-ski-clinic-lapland-lake?theme=indian-lake

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 based on 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. 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. 2024-25 pricing to come. Get more details here.

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! 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 prior to your lesson start time. 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 is a skiing program, and they will always strive to find snow to ski. However, if they are lacking trails to ski, they will still meet and dryland train. Head here to register and find the right level for you https://www.parkcitynordicbetties.com/

Solitude: Offers a four-week program introducing women to skate skiing 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 included with 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

NENSA Women’s XC Ski Day: Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Center, Woodstock, VT, January 26th, 2025. 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 being 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 nensa.net/womens-day/

Stowe Nordic Women’s Ski Program, 2024-2025 (Dates: Dec 18, Jan 8, Jan 15, Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26, Mar 5). 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 2024. Get more details here stowenordic.org/womens-ski-program/

Wisconsin

The Start Line Inn Cable, WI: Women’s Clinic 1^st 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 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 to 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 snow. December 13-15th 2024 = 150 people; a second clinic will be held January 3-4th, 2025. Get more details: www.riverbrookbike.com/articles/2024-womens-ski-clinics

I’d like to thank Roger Lohr for his contributions to this piece. Check out XCSkiResorts.com for more of his work.

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