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Learn How to Cross Country Ski

(better)

Adult Nordic Skiing

Made Fun

Founded in 2014 by a 🇨🇦 Olympian Skier, Space Dogs Ski Club is focused on helping adult skiers of all abilities improve their technique, build confidence on skis, and have more fun on the trails.

Our coaches are the some of the best in the industry, helping you be better, one ski at a time!

Seasonal Club Membership

From recreational to performance levels, we offer fall- & winter- long training with the best skier-to-coach ratio in Calgary. Commit to regular group sessions for 4-6 months / year. Continuously learn and improve all season and meet a wonderful community of like-minded skiers.

Whether you're brand new to skiing or a seasoned veteran, there's always room to improve your classic or skate technique. Our Foundations program is a 4-week, 4-lesson course designed to boost your confidence, refine your technique, and teach you essential safety skills.

Technique Courses

Private Lessons

Hone your technique with some of the best coaches in Canada. We offer 1:1 and small-group private coaching that is fully customized to your skill level and learning speed. ❤️

Email: skidash@gmail.com to book

Our Partners

Meet the Coaches

  • Amelia Deacon-Ray

    Amelia has been coaching skiers of all abilities for six years while pursuing her BSc in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary.

  • Andy Pohl

    Andy, a 9-year NZ National Ski Team racer and 2024 Coach of the Year, now leads Space Dogs' competitive program.

  • Chris Chesham

    Growing up in Canmore, Chris transitioned from Junior Racing to competing nationally in biathlon and now coaches with CANSI level 2.

  • Dasha Atkins

    Founder of Space Dogs, Dasha is a former National Ski Team athlete and Olympic competitor who now teaches skiing and finance.

  • Drea Dupont

    Drea is a top Canadian xc skier, World Championships racer, and CANSI Level 1 instructor, who teaches with fun and adventure at the heart of her sessions.

  • Eric Boiral

    Eric has coached for over 30 years, holds top certifications in France and Canada, and has coached national ski racers.

  • Karen Messenger

    Karen, a passionate skier since age 3, is a CANSI Level 4 instructor who’s raced Nordic and Biathlon internationally.

  • Kim McKenney

    Kim is a neuroscience graduate, ski coach of 16 years, and founder of Nordic Ski Lab, helping skiers worldwide improve.

  • Lenny Valjas

    Lenny has won 5 World Cup medals, represented Canada in 2 Winter Olympics, and excels at coaching skiers quickly.

  • Misha Kudienko

    Misha, a Masters level racer and CANSI Level 1 coach, helps beginners and intermediates improve technique and love skiing.

  • Natalie Thain

    Natalie, a former ski racer with Alberta World Cup Academy, represented Canada at 2023 FISU Games and coaches young skiers.

  • Rory Wilson

    Rory, 17, has raced biathlon for 11 years, competed at Youth World Championships, and coaches cross-country skiing and biathlon.

  • Scott Hill

    Scott has raced at the highest levels internationally, including World Championships, while also coaching skiers of all abilities.

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