Beginner cross-country skiing course in classic style

One session of 90 min

Beginner course cross-country skiing in classic style with instructor and participant.
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Beginner cross-country skiing course is perfect for those who have never skied before, or who have minimal experience (1 to 5 ski trips). You will learn basic cross-country skiing techniques in classic style, improve your balance and control on skis. After the course, you'll be ready to hit the trails with confidence!

About the course

  • Small group of up to 6 people

  • You learn basic cross-country skiing techniques

  • The course can be held in Norwegian and English

  • The meeting point is only 5 min away from the subway, with a large parking lot available

  • Equipment rental - We bring all the equipment to the venue, so you don't have to worry about it

    Only 1199 NOK

Here's what you'll learn

  • Downhill technique classic

    Diagonal striding

    Perfect for gently rising terrain

  • Flat technique on classic skis

    Doublepoling

    Used on flat areas and in gentle downhill terrain

  • Downhill on classic skis

    Descending

    Safe and aerodynamic

  • Braking on classic skis

    Plowing

    Gives you control of your downhill speed

  • Upwards on classic skis

    Herringbone

    Necessary on steep uphill slopes

  • Track change technique

    In and out of the track

    Controlled and efficient track changes

Ski equipment rental

We offer rental of ski equipment to our course participants.
Price for full package in 2024 is 399 NOK.


If you want to rent equipment, please enter your height and shoe size when signing up.
Our instructor will pick up the equipment for you and bring it to the meeting point to make the logistics easier for you.

Ski rental on site for ski courses

Meeting point

📍Voksenkollen (Tryvann)
Accessible by Metro Line 1.
Get off at Voksenkollen metro station and walk 5 min to the meeting point - Øvreseter Utfartsparkering.

December 2024:

Map Voksenkollen ski class meeting point

📍Sognsvann
Accessible by Metro Line 5.
Get off at Sognsvann metro station and walk 3 min to the meeting point - the barrier by the parking lot.

January-March 2025:

Map Songsvann ski class meeting point

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Reviews of Beginner cross-country skiing course - Classic

  • "I recently took a beginner's course at GoSki in Holmenkollen and it was an amazing experience (even though it was super cold)"

    Karina

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  • "Great beginner lesson in a well organized and friendly way. I fully recommend to get to introduced to the basics."

    Zsofia

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  • "Incredible experience trying skiing for the first time with GoSki. Varja and Dima were very patient and experienced instructors."

    Vikram

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  • "Tried the new beginner ski course today - although I obviously wasn't born with skis on my feet, the instructors were very patient and kind! Highly recommended!"

    Anthony

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