Brief: Cross-County Ski Lessons at Three Rivers Park District

If you are looking for a way to get active close to home in the New Year, the Three Rivers Park District is offering several cross-country ski lessons at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove and French Regional Park in Plymouth. 

Reservations are required by calling 763-559-6700, reference activity number listed below. 

Ski-Skating I: Basics

• 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Learn beginning ski-skating techniques, including edging, gliding and control. Prior classic skiing experience is recommended. Cost is $22 or $36 with rental. Activity #122391-08. This lesson is for ages 13 and older. 

Women’s Classic Beginner

• 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. This class covers cross-country skiing basics, including putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, diagonal stride, stopping, turning, and a brief introduction to small hills. For novice skiers and those who want to review. Cost is $18 or $26 with rental. Activity number #122388-17. This lesson is for ages 13 and older.  

Ski-Skating II: Intermediate

• 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Move on to more intermediate skating techniques. Improve your timing, turning, and command of hills. Cost is  $22 or $36 with rental. Activity number #122392-03. This lesson is for ages 13 and older.  

Classic Beginner for Kids

• 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 14. This class provides an introduction to cross-country skiing through games and activities. Cost is $12 or $18 with rental. Activity number #122394-01. This lesson is for ages 6-12.

French Regional Park

Ski-Skating I: Basics

• 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Learn beginning ski-skating techniques, including edging, gliding and control. Prior classic skiing experience is recommended. Cost is $22 or $36 with rental. Activity #125191-01. This lesson is for ages 13 and older.  

Classic Beginner I: Basics

• 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. This class will cover cross-country skiing basics, including putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, diagonal stride, stopping, turning, and a brief introduction to small hills. For novice skiers and those who want to review. Cost is $18 or $26 with rental. Activity #125188-01. This lesson is for ages 13 and older.  

Ski-Skating I: Basics

• 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Saturday, Jan. 14. Learn beginning ski-skating techniques, including efficient edging, gliding and control. Prior classic skiing experience is recommended. Cost is $22 or $36 with rental. Activity #125191-02. This lesson is for ages 13 and older.  

Classic Beginner I: Basics

• 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 14. This class covers cross-country skiing basics, including putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, diagonal stride, stopping, turning, and a brief introduction to small hills. For novice skiers and those who want to review. Cost is $18 or $26 with rental. Activity number #125188-02. This lesson is for ages 13 and older.