A group of Nordic skiers line up on the trail at Bretton Woods.

Nordic Ski Lessons

Bretton Woods Nordic Center Ski School

Strengthen your abilities on the trails, master the shuffle-shuffle-glide, or learn the fundamentals behind proper skate-skiing form at the Bretton Woods Nordic Center. Our Nordic ski school offers both private and semi-private lessons for kids and adults in both classical and skate techniques from a team of experienced, PSIA-certified Nordic ski instructors. While a limited number of same-day lessons are available, we highly recommend booking in advance online or by calling 603-278-3322.

  • For full Terms & Conditions including cancellation, please view our Cancellation & Refund Policies page here.

Kids Lessons

Help your child build skills and have fun while growing a lifelong love of the sport with private and semi-private Nordic ski lessons tailored for kids seven years old and up. Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany all children under 10 years of age.

A view of the trails from the window of the Nordic Center at Bretton Woods.
The Nordic Center entrance at Bretton Woods.

Private Lessons

Looking for a one-on-one Nordic coaching experience? Our PSIA-certified instructors are available for private lessons that can be tailored to your ability, experience level, and learning goals.

Two nordic skiers head out from the Nordic Center at Bretton Woods.

Nordic Ski School FAQs

  • All lessons meet at the Bretton Woods Nordic Center, located near the Omni Mount Washington Hotel.

  • No. Rentals and trail passes are not included with Nordic ski lessons. A valid trail pass or season pass for the day of your lesson is required in order to participate. Both trail passes and equipment rentals can be purchased/reserved in advance online.

  • Yes, Nordic ski lessons are available for children seven years of age and older. Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany all children under 10 years of age.

  • All bookings are charged in full at the time of the reservation. Changes or cancellations made 48 hours prior to arrival date are fully refundable. Changes or cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to arrival date are non-refundable and non-changeable. This includes those due to inclement weather or snow conditions.

Winter Never Looked So Good

A group of Nordic skiers line up on the trail at Bretton Woods.
A close-up of nordic skis on a trail at Bretton Woods.
A nordic skier passes through a forest trail at Bretton Woods.
A Nordic skier in racing gear along a trail at Bretton Woods, with Mount Washington Resort and Spa in the distance.
A frozen river runs beside the Nordic trails at Bretton Woods at sunset.