Beginner to Intermediate

Please see “Nordic Shop” tab for more info!

Bookings start early December. Call 406.862.9498 to schedule or email glaciernordicshop@gmail.com

Cost:

$70 per hour for a private lesson
$40 per additional person
+
$20 Day Pass
+
Rentals if needed

Dates:

Throughout the season. Open seven days a week.

Led:

Glacier Nordic Shop instructors are PSIA certified

Beginner to Intermediate

Please see “Nordic Shop” tab for more info!

Bookings start early December. Call 406.862.9498 to schedule or email glaciernordicshop@gmail.com

Cost:

$45 per person for a one-hour lesson only
+
$20 Day Pass
+
Rentals if needed

Dates:

Tuesdays and Saturdays
Skate at 11 am
Classic at 12:30 pm

Led:

Glacier Nordic Shop instructors are PSIA certified 

Ability level 0-1

Details:

These sessions are structured to progressively build fundamental ski skills from the first gathering through the fourth, providing lots of great tips to get you on the right track when out on your own this winter.

1x a week for 4 weeks

Cost: $115

(Minimum 5 skiers needed to run the program.)

Session 1 – Whitefish
Mondays Jan 5–26, 2026
12 noon–1:15pm
or
Session 2 – Whitefish
Mondays Feb 2–25, 2026
12 noon–1:15pm

Where:

Glacier Nordic Center at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course

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Ability level 0-1

Details:

Multiple, progressive lessons will give you a chance to become comfortable on your skis, develop correct technique, and be efficient from the start, enhancing your fun!

1x a week for 4 weeks

Cost: $115

(Minimum 5 skiers needed to run program.)

Dates:

Session 1 – Whitefish
Thursdays Jan 8–29, 2026
12 noon–1:15pm
or
Session 2 – Whitefish 
Thursdays Feb 5–Feb 26, 2026
12 noon–1:15pm

*Limited rental availability.  Please contact the shop for more details, 406.862.9498.

Where:

Glacier Nordic Center at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course

Led By:

Jessie Kay, Jim Kaszuba

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Details:

Three weekend clinics. Improve your skate skiing efficiency by learning to use the correct technique for the terrain you’re skiing on! Learn and improve Diagonal Skate & V1, V2 and V2 alternate; and how to ski down hills and around corners.

These clinics will be suitable for advanced beginner through intermediate skiers. If you are a first-timer or have limited skate skiing experience, take the Learn to Skate Ski – BEGINNER Program (scroll up).

You can sign up for all three clinics or just pick the ones you want the most work on. *Minimum 5 skiers needed to run clinic.

Clinic Focus Areas:

Clinic 1: V1
Clinic 2: V2 & V2 alternate
Clinic 3: Transitions, hills and cornering

Cost:

$90 for the 3-clinic series
or
$35 per individual clinic

Dates: January 10th (Saturday), January 18 (Sunday) & January 25 (Sunday), 2026

Time:

3-4:30pm

Where:

Glacier Nordic Center at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course

Led By:

Cameron Blake

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Ability Level 2-3:

Masters Extend Your Glide Classic Clinic (Advanced Beginners to Intermediate)

How to take your skiing to the next level and work on getting a longer glide through weight transfer, poling and more. (Minimum 5 skiers needed to run clinic.)

Dates:

Clinic 1: January 16th (Friday)

 Clinic 2: February 18th (Wednesday)

Time:

12:00 -1:30 pm

Led By:

Cameron Blake

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Glacier Nordic Club offers several ways to experience the sport of biathlon using “laser” biathlon rifles supplied by the U.S. Biathlon Association. Laser rifles look and feel like regular biathlon rifles, but there are no “bullets” or loud “shots” and, therefore, none of the normal safety concerns associated with rifles.

This clinic is for skiers with at least a beginner ski skill or higher. On-snow, 2-hour-long clinics for adults and young adults wanting to learn more about the great sport of biathlon! No previous shooting experience is required.

Dates: 2026

Saturday, January 10th – 1-3 PM

Sunday, January 18th –  1-3 PM

Saturday, February 14th – 1-3 PM

Time:

 1-3pm

Location:

Dependent on snow conditions (Whitefish Lake Golf Course/Dog Creek)

**In the event of low/no snow conditions, programs may be postponed until a later date**

Cost:

$50 Per Clinic

2-hour Clinics  – Limited to 16 Per clinic

Cost covers the use of rifles, targets, mats, and instruction. GNC membership or day fee required.

Ski Rentals:

Available through the GNC Nordic Shop

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Glacier Nordic Club offers several ways to experience the sport of biathlon using “laser” biathlon rifles supplied by the U.S. Biathlon Association. Laser rifles look and feel like regular biathlon rifles, but there are no “bullets” or loud “shots” and, therefore, none of the normal safety concerns associated with rifles.

For any intermediate/advanced/expert skiers seeking the next step, this is a 5-part series with a focus on biathlon and tactics for being fast and accurate. No previous shooting experience is required.

*Participants: Limited to 10*

Dates: 2026

• Session 1: Saturday, January 10 from 10 am to 12pm
• Session 2: Sunday, January 18 from 10 am to 12 pm
• Session 3: Sunday, January 25 from 10 am to 12 pm
• * Not included in cost but highly suggest attending the February 7th Seeley Lake Biathlon Race with the team! INFO HERE
• Session 4: Saturday, February 14 from 10am to 12pm
• Session 5: Sunday, February 15 from 10am to 12pm for the Glacier Meltdown Laser Race

Location:

Dependent on snow conditions (Whitefish Lake Golf Course or Dog Creek)

**In the event of low/no snow conditions, programs may be postponed or moved to a different location **

Time:

10-12pm

Cost:

Cost: $200
Covers use of rifles, targets, mats, and instruction. Cost includes Pre-registration in Glacier Meltdown Laser Biathlon event. GNC membership or day fee required. Ski rentals available through the GNC Nordic Shop.

Ski Rentals:

Available through the GNC Nordic Shop

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Ability Level 2-4

Details:

Learn technique, body mechanics, and how to work with your gear for maximum glide. Great for GNST Coach continuing education.For Intermediate to Expert. Sign up for one clinic, or all 3 ski clinics. The Glacier Mountain Athlete (GMA) promotes cross-training with nordic to improve strength, endurance, agility, balance, sport knowledge, and more.

Cost: $35 per On-Snow Clinic*
(*FREE for GNC Coaches. Please sign up with code.)

$10 per Wax Clinic*
(*FREE for GNST Coaches)

On-Snow Clinic Dates:

Saturday, January 3rd 9-11am – Skate
Mechanics of skate skiing, review of v1/v2/v2a techniques

Wednesday, January 14th 12-1:30pm – Classic
Mechanics of classic skiing, double pole, DP kick and striding review with individual technique analysis.

Friday, February 11th 12-1:30pm – Skate
V1 all day, everyday. Left side, right side, and all hilly terrain. Cornering, accelerating, transitioning, and drills. 

Wax Clinics:

Basics of XC Glide and Kick
Friday, January 9th  5:30-6:45pm

At Glacier Cyclery and Nordic downtown
Open to all!

Led By:

Jennie Bender, Executive Director and Ex-Professional Nordic Skier

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Post Learn to Skiers, Ability Level 2-4

Details:

Purchase one month at a time or join us for the winter! Looking for consistency and a group to ski with? Coached sessions with technique drills and a workout. Great for those who have learned some basics, and want to progress their technique. Technique & drills for 60 minutes, 30 minute workout. Once a week on Thursdays at 5:15pm. Bring a headlamp! Coach will notify prior what the workout is. Will focus mostly on skate skiing.

1 month to 4 months, 1x a week

Cost:

1 day/week
$336 for winter
or
$99 per 4 week block

Drop in rate ($25) available if you want to try it out!

Dates:

Dec 11, 2025 – March 19, 2026
Thursdays at 5:15pm

Where:

Glacier Nordic Center and Big Mountain Trails

Led By:

Jessie Kay

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