Trip Type: Cross-Country and Snowshoeing (Drive up)

Cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Regular lessons (Classic & Skate L1-5) and beginner hill clinic (Classic) will be offered. Guided snowshoeing will be offered.

Registration opens Sunday, December 14 at 8 pm

Register here if you are DRIVING UP and want to take a lesson or join guided snowshoeing. You will only sign up for your lesson or guided snowshoeing; you must pay for your trail pass and rentals (if needed) online. You do not qualify for the group discount.

TRAIL PASSES AND RENTALS MUST BE BOOKED ONLINE IN ADVANCE. FAILURE TO PURCHASE YOUR RENTAL ONLINE IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL MAY RESULT IN UNAVAILABILITY AT YOUR ARRIVAL TO HARDWOOD.

If you want to drive up but not take a lesson or join guided snowshoeing, do not register.

About Hardwood

Hardwood has beautiful trails for both skiing and snowshoeing. The main chalet is a beautiful building with indoor dining facilities and washrooms. Bag storage is available outside the main washrooms in the basement of the chalet. Rental equipment is located across from the main chalet. Hot food will also be available. There is also a bar service with beer and wine options.

Hardwood has implemented a Non-Fluoro Wax Policy. For details click here.

Everyone must also fill out a waiver.

To get the latest trail conditions, click here. 

What's included

• Beginner hill clinic (Classic)
• Regular lessons (Classic & Skate L1-5)
• Guided snowshoeing

Please note

• No guests allowed
• Drive Ups Only
• To understand our lesson levels, please see here for an explanation so that you can choose the right one. There is also more information on lessons in general in the FAQs.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your registration up until 8 PM the Tuesday before the trip (for this trip: Tues., December, 30, 2025). For guided snowshoeing please email cancellations@hpsc.ca. For your lesson, please email xcskischool@hpsc.ca.