Our public and private ski lessons will help you glide into action on our many groomed cross-country trails this winter!

Public Lessons

Three Rivers offers group lessons and clubs for adults and children, including adapted ski opportunities.

View all cross-country ski lessons and clubs or browse by type:

• Classic Cross-Country Ski: Youth Lessons | Adult Lessons | Family Lessons | Clubs | All
• Adapted Cross-Country Ski: Ski Club | Open House | All
• Skate Ski: Youth Lessons | Adult Lessons | Clubs | All

Scheduling a Public Lesson

You can sign up for public lessons using the links above or by calling us at 763-559-6700 during regular business hours:

• Monday–Friday: 8 AM–4:30 PM

Private Lessons

Choose between classic or skate techniques for private cross-country ski lessons. Each lesson is 90 minutes long and will begin and end outdoors. 

Skiers must be at least 6 years old for classic lessons and at least 10 years old for skate ski lessons. 

In accordance with the Safe Sport Law, all participants ages 17 and under must be accompanied by another participating skier or onsite adult. Youth ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult skier.

Rates*

• $70/one-on-one private lesson
• $85/group of two
• $100/group of three
• $115/group of 4–6 people

*Equipment not included in lesson rates. View rates and reservation information for classic and skate-style rentals.

Scheduling a Private Lesson

Requests for private lessons should be received at least seven days prior to your requested date. Lessons are not confirmed until payment has been received. 

You can request private lessons using this form or by calling us at 763-694-7718 during office hours:

• Monday–Friday: 9 AM–4:30 PM

The following mileage is for cross-country ski trails:

Baker: 9.1 miles
Carver: 11.3 miles
Cleary: 6 miles (2.8 miles lighted)
Crow-Hassan: 2.6 miles
Eagle Lake: 3.6 miles
Elm Creek: 11.4 miles (3.4 miles lighted, 1.8 miles snowmaking)
French: 5.2 (2.9 miles lighted)
Glen Lake: 1.5 miles
Hyland: 9.5 (5.3 miles lighted, 3.3 miles snowmaking)
Lake Rebecca: 15.6 miles
Murphy-Hanrehan: 9 miles

Interested in hiking? Three Rivers has miles of other trails for hiking and snowshoeing in the winter.

A cross-country ski pass is required for skiers age 12 and older. Minnesota Ski Passes are not required in Three Rivers Parks.

If you already have a recreation pass card, your new season pass will be loaded onto it, allowing you to use the same card year after year. One card can hold multiple pass types.

Daily Passes

• Elm Creek and Hyland: $10 plus tax; all other parks offering cross-country skiing: $7 plus tax
• Daily passes may be purchased online.
• A one-time credit of the price of a daily ski pass can be applied to the cost of a season ski pass when purchased by mail at Three Rivers Park District, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441.

Annual Passes

• All parks: $90 plus tax
• Purchase online or by calling 763-559-6700.
• If you already have a recreation pass card, even from a previous year, any newly purchased annual pass will be immediately added to your card.
• If you purchase your pass online or over the phone, you will receive a confirmation receipt via email which will serve as your seven-day temporary pass. You can expect to receive your recreation pass card in the mail in about one week.
• There is no limit to the number of additional annual passes that can be purchased in a household.
• Annual passes may be purchased as gifts.

Pass exchanges and upgrades can be handled in person at the parks or at the Administrative Center.

Replacement Passes

Recreation pass cards can be replaced if lost or damaged for a fee of $5 plus tax. Call 763-559-6700 to request a replacement card.

See all cross-country skiing programs and events.