And unlike some other winter sports, the chances of suffering a skull fracture while speeding along at 30 miles per hour are quite small. In Dover, Timber Creek Cross Country Center offers all of the necessities to get you out into the woods for an hour, an afternoon or the whole day. Customers can usually come in, get equipment if necessary, purchase their trail pass, and be out on the slopes in under 30 minutes. Instructor Matt Dunham is certified by the national Olympic coaches committee and was a former five-year member of the junior national cross country ski team. So don't worry, you're in good hands.
Used equipment is also available for purchase at the shop.
Group lessons are held at 10 am and 12 and 2 pm on weekends. Private lessons are available all day during the weekend and by appointment during the week. Group lessons midweek are at 10 am and 2 pm. Cross country skiing is also available at the White House touring center. Also in Wilmington, the Hermitage offers cross country skiing on 50 kilometers of trails.