Lessons
Meissner Nordic Ski Club doesn’t offer lessons, but since we frequently get asked about where adults or kids can learn cross-country skiing we’ve put together this list of organizations that offer lessons near Bend.
Bend Endurance Academy
“Bend Endurance Academy’s Nordic programs are designed for all abilities of youth, junior, and adult cross-country skiers. All practice sessions are led by professional, enthusiastic coaches who promote winter fun in a safe environment where skiers improve their skills. Some of our participants are just learning to ski and others are motivated to improve their efficiency and fitness; some may never compete while others are striving to be their best in state, regional, or even national competitions. We teach the joys of nordic skiing and foster a lifelong passion for being outside all year round.”
https://bendenduranceacademy.org/club/nordic
Glide Nordic School
“Skate and Classic group and private lessons for skiers of all levels are held at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park, 20 minutes from Bend, OR. Group lessons are 90 minutes and have a maximum of 7 participants. Private lessons can be booked for 1-5 people and also run for 90 minutes.”
https://www.glidenordic.com/lessons
Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center
“Mt. Bachelor’s Nordic Center offers personalized instruction for all ability levels in both techniques of cross-country skiing. Whether you prefer skate or classic, our talented Nordic Instructors can teach you all you need to know in a beautiful fresh air ‘classroom’! Choose from either a daily private lesson, available to individuals or groups (up to 5 people) four times per day, or really hone your skills with one of the several multi-week performance clinics.”
https://www.mtbachelor.com/plan-your-trip/nordic/lessons-programs
MBSEF
The Stevenson Youth Program (SYP): For elementary school students, SYP introduces classic and skate skiing through fun, age-appropriate activities that build skills, confidence, fitness, and a love for skiing.
Nordic Adventure Development Team: For athletes ages 10–14, Adventure Development focuses on skill development, fitness, exploration, and fun without making competition the primary focus.
Nordic Competition Team: For older youth athletes, generally ages 14–20, the Competition Team offers focused training and performance development for athletes pursuing regional and national competition and potentially skiing beyond MBSEF.
Nordic Ski Club: Offered in the fall and winter, the MBSEF Nordic Ski Club is an adult training program designed to bring together Central Oregon’s Nordic skiing community to develop technical ability, train as a team, and foster connections on and off the trails. Led by MBSEF’s US Ski and Snowboard certified coaches, adults (19+) of all abilities are welcome.
https://mbsef.org/nordic/program-info/
XC Oregon
“XC Oregon is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit dating back to 1998 focusing on supporting and promoting the sport of Nordic skiing and racing. XC Oregon does not offer any type of regular lessons, but XC Oregon does hold two adult ski education ‘camps’ each season at Mt Bachelor Nordic Center. XC Oregon camps are designed for intermediate to expert track skiers and racers. The Fall Camp is held in early December and the Spring Camp is held in early/mid April. XC Oregon performance skiers also regularly meet up to train together throughout the year for both dryland and on-snow informal and volunteer-led workouts at a variety of locations. XC Oregon volunteers also lead the annual ‘Learn To Ski’ free mini-clinics at Meissner one Sunday every early January.”
https://xcoregon.org/
High School Clubs/Teams
All of the high schools in Central Oregon train at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park. For teenagers who want to get involved in Nordic skiing, contact your school and ask about opportunities to join their ski club or team.
Other Related On-Snow Businesses
Basecamp Physical Therapy: Propel your skate or classic ski performance! Whether you’re looking to ski pain-free, improve technique and glide, or identify performance “weak links” in preparation for a race, we specialize in providing video analysis, drills and conditioning programs to allow you glide across to snow with ease.
https://www.basecamppt.com/pt-services