Lessons, Tours, Events

Private Ski Lessons
​These lessons are for first time skiers, experienced skiers, and everyone in between. Personalized one-on-one instruction, especially on a consistent basis, is the best way to learn this sport. Our fantastic instructors are happy to help you improve your technique (in skate or classic skiing) whether it is your first time on snow or you have been skiing for decades and want to become a little more efficient. Please book a one hour lesson below. Cost is $80 for the first person and $35 dollars for each additional person.

When you sign up for a lesson you will receive a 20% off discount code for your rentals in your confirmation. 

INTRO PACKAGE DEAL - if this is your first time EVER taking a nordic ski lesson, you will receive a free ski pass for the remainder of the day courtesy of the BCRD. Combined with the 20% discount on rental gear, this is a great way to test out the sport. 
Snowshoe Tour
If you’d like the extra assurance of a guide on your snowshoe adventure or if you just want the extra company, then schedule a snowshoe tour! Snowshoe tours are two hours long and include your rental equipment and trail pass. They cost $70 per person with a 3 person minimum, 8 person maximum.  Book below!


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GROUP SKI CLINICS (VAMPS AND DONS)
Weekly skate and classic clinics in December, January and February. These are a great way to improve your technique, get a workout, and make friends. ​​
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Snowshoe with a ranger
Strap on some snowshoes and check out the Sawtooth National Recreation Area's winter wonderland! Learn about the history of the Galena Lodge area and the magical landscape of winter ecology and animal tracking. TBA - Snowshoe with a Ranger every TBA. Meet on the porch of Galena Lodge. Program lasts about 2 hours and covers 1.5 miles with stops along the way. Rent snowshoes online ahead of time from Galena Lodge (see below). 

​Dress warmly in layers and wear insulated boots, gloves, hat, and sunglasses. 

Please call the SNRA (208-727-5000) to register - 15 person maximum per tour. 
SKI FREE DAYS (2023/24) ​
December 9th 2023
- Free ski pass and snowshoe pass on BCRD trails.
- Free rentals at Galena (no reservations) 
- Free 30 minute lessons at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00 (no reservations - just walk into the shop) 

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January 7th 2024
- Free ski pass and snowshoe pass on BCRD trails.


February 24th 2024
 - Free ski pass and snowshoe pass on BCRD trails.


March 27nd 2024
 - Free ski pass and snowshoe pass on BCRD trails.

Trails

Weather

Rentals and Passes

Note - all online rentals must be at least 12 hours in advance. For day of rentals, please come into the shop and we will do our best to get you outfitted with gear. 
Online Rental Gear Reservations
Choose Your
Skis - based on your weight
Poles - based on height chart below 
​Boots - based on US mens sizing (women choose one size smaller than normal)