LESSONS, Clinics & Rentals
Learn to glide with confidence — join a 90-minute skate or classic cross-country ski lesson or 2-hour clinic.
LESSONS
Whether you’re brand new to cross-country skiing or looking to refine your technique, our 90-minute classic and skate lessons will get you moving with confidence. Taught by experienced instructors, lessons are offered daily and paired with rental gear if needed—everything you need to enjoy the trails.
Locals and visitors, individuals and groups - lessons are for all ages and interests in Nordic skiing and enjoying the Durango Nordic Center!
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Each private lesson is 90 minutes long and includes your day pass and rental gear.
We offer private lessons for up to a group of 6 people. -
Lessons are held at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm every day of the week except Tuesdays.
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Bring your friends and save!
1 person: $85 + $45 (rental+pass for 1) = $130
2 people: $150 ($75/person) + $90 (rentals+passes for 2) = $240
3 people: $195 ($65/person) + $135 (rentals+passes for 3) = $330
4 people: $220 ($55/person) + $180 (rentals+passes for 4) = $400
5 people: $250 ($50/person) + $225 (rentals+passes for 5) = $475
6 people: $270 ($45/person) + $270 (rentals+passes for 6) = $540
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This program includes day pass and rentals.
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We offer a number of clinics throughout the season that are meant to provide learning opportunities for all skill levels. With multiple instructors present, participants will break up into small groups depending on experience and size of group.
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Monday, Dec 28: Adult Beginners Skate Clinic, 1-3pm
Saturday, Jan 9: All levels Adult Skate Clinic, 1-3pm
Saturday, Jan 16: Women's skate clinic, 1-3pm
Sunday, Feb 7: All levels Adult skate clinic, 1-3pm
Saturday, Feb 20: All levels Adult skate clinic, 1-3pm
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$40 for non-Season Passholders
$35 for Season Passholders
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Rental equipment is not included, but available as an additional purchase.
CLINICS
Designed to connect new and experienced skiers with skilled instructors in a group setting, our clinics are offered as one day, 2-hour sessions throughout the winter season.
We may add clinics based depending on if our current offerings book full in advance. Please join our mailing list or check back throughout the season to learn about additional clinics.
Rentals
Durango Nordic Center rental equipment includes cross-country skis (both skate and classic) that can be rented as complete packages or if you only need to rent certain items, we offer that too.
Snowshoes are also available for rent to enjoy the scenic snowshoe trails at Durango Nordic Center, or to take elsewhere.
Your rental is valid for a full Durango Nordic Center day: 9am to 4pm.
Note: If this is your first time cross-country skiing, we recommend beginning with classic skis (rather than skate skis). Check out this Nordic Ski Lab video to learn about these two types of cross-country skiing (aka Nordic skiing).
“We absolutely LOVED our experience. We all learned a ton and enjoyed it that much more with her help. We had planned to return later that afternoon but sadly the four kids were across the street at ski school and needed lots of time and attention, and we weren’t able to come back. We are already planning next year’s trip to the area and will definitely return to the Nordic Center. Thanks again for your help and wonderful staff!”
- AMY MOODY