27th Annual Canoe Derby Resumes
July 8, 2008
Hoigaard's Canoe Derby returns to its regular race schedule on the Minneapolis city lakes this Thursday, after a 2 week break for the Kid's Derby and the July 4th holiday. The Derby is open to paddlers of all skill levels and will be meeting for 5 more weeks, up through August 7th.

Hoigaard's Kid's Derby Jun 26th
June 18, 2008
Hoigaard's annual Kid's Canoe Derby is coming up, Thursday, June 26th. The event pairs kids and adults for a fun evening of low-key racing. Register your team today!

Hoigaards: Experience Kayaking
June 2, 2008
Hoigaard's is offering beginning kayaking classes all summer long on Wednesday evenings, starting June 4th and running August 20th.

Hoigaard's Canoe Derby
May 24, 2008
The 27th season of the Hoigaard's Canoe Derby kicks off this Thursday, May 29th at Lake Calhoun. The weekly race series features divisions for everyone from recreational paddlers to experienced racers.

Hoigaard's Summer Camp Sale
May 22, 2008
All Sleeping Bags are On Sale! Over 30% Off Riot Kayaks, 20% Off Camping Accessories, 20% Off Camping Food, 20% Off Travel Accessories, 15% Off All Packs, 15% Off All Luggage, 15% Off Leki Nordic Walking Poles, Special! Leki Anzian Non-Anti-Shock Trekking Poles - $49.99 (Originally $69.00). Now through June 1st at Hoigaard's!

Hoigaard's Mother's Day Sale
May 4, 2008
Hoigaard's Mother's Day Sale now through May 11th
Save 20% on Selected Women's Apparel
Save 20% on Selected Sandals
Save 20% on Burley and Chariot Bike Trailers and Accessories
Save 15% on In-Stock Patio Furniture
Plus great clearance deals throughout the store - including 2007 Inline Skates, Bike gear and more!

Hoigaard's Pre-Season Paddlesports Sale
April 21, 2008
Hoigaard's Pre-Season Paddlesports Sale, April 19th-28th; Save on ALL canoes and kayaks! We will not be undersold during this sale! Come in for the lowest prices of the season on in-stock or special order boats! Also save 20% on paddlewear and accessories, Yakima & Thule car racks, Paddles and PFDs. Visit www.hoigaards.com for more information!

Quick Before It Melts Sale
March 14, 2008
It’s the end of the ski season and Hoigaard’s is noting the occasion with final markdowns in the XC department. Save 40-50% on all XC apparel from Craft, Swix, Pearl Izumi and Sport Hill. Save 25% on wax and take an extra 20% off all red tagged clearance skis. It’s almost time to send xc gear on summer vacation. Stop in and bag a bargain.

Hoigaard's Winter Clearance Blowout!
February 21, 2008
Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24. Major savings throughout the store. We're closing our doors on Friday at 6pm in order to mark down incredible deals in all departments! In the cross country department you'll find savings of 20% to 40% off x-c skis, 25% to 40% off x-c boots, 20% off all x-c bindings and poles, 25% off waxes and waxing accessories, 30% off active apparel, plus discounts on skijoring gear and winter books. Saturday Hours: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Sunday Hours: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fast Wax Birkie Clinic
February 19, 2008
Fast Wax developer Dan Meyer will be presenting a clinic on waxing for the Birkebeiner at Hoigaard's on Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 7:00 pm. Learn simple but effective techniques for fast skis.

Hoigaard's Burnsville Blowout!
February 12, 2008
Don't miss out! This is THE winter clearance sale you've been waiting for!
February 15th to February 17th!

• 50% off all downhill race equipment (adults and juniors)
• 50% off winter apparel
• 40% off all downhill skis, boots, bindings, poles & helmets
• 30% off all bags
• 25% off all waxing and tuning equipment

Hoigaards Fast Wax Clinic
January 29, 2008
Fast Wax Nordic Glide Wax Clinic, Wednesday, January 30th, 7:00pm, Hoigaard's, St. Louis Park, FREE! Taught by a representative of Fast Wax. Learn glide wax, from base prep to fluoros. Simple but effective techniques for fast skis!

Hoigaard's Super 16 Hour Sale
January 18, 2008
Hoigaard's Super 16 Hour Sale January 19th & 20th ONLY! Save 20-50% on everything in the entire store! Take an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF CLEARANCE MERCHANDISE!

HOW Nordic Skiing Events
January 6, 2008
HOW (Hoigaard's Outdoor Women) Nordic skiing events are scheduled throughout January and February. These are special women-only events to encourage women to get active and outdoors!

Upcoming Wax Clinics at Hoigaard's
January 1, 2008

Hoigaard's Instant Cash Back Sale
December 18, 2007
Hoigaard's is offering instant discounts on your last minute holiday purchases -- hurry in, offering expires December 24th!

Hoigaard's One Day Holiday Sale
November 22, 2007
Hoigaard's is holding our Annual "Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off" Sale* on Friday, November 23rd. The discount applies to socks, gloves, hats, long underwear, slippers, goggles, face masks, waxes and helmets. *The 1/2 off item is of equal or lesser value. This sale is one day only! Friday Store Hours: St. Louis Park 9:30 am - 9:00 pm. Burnsville 11:00 am - 7:30 pm.

Hoigaard's Big Events
November 8, 2007
Hoigaard's has a busy Friday on tap with three major events: Viewing the "RealTime" skiing movie, Pre-Season ski sale, and grand opening of their new ski shop in Burnsville!

Hoigaards November Ski Sale
November 7, 2007
Hoigaard’s November Ski Sale, save on all XC skis and boots from Atomic, Fischer, Madshus, Rossignol and Salomon, apparel from Craft, Pearl Izumi and Swix and poles from One Way, Madshus and Swix. Sale runs Friday 11/9 thru Sunday 11/11.

Hoigaard's Kids Sale Continues
October 22, 2007
Hoigaard's annual Kid's Sale has been extended through Monday, October 29th! Big savings on kid's outerwear, cross-country and downhill ski & snowboard equipment.

Hoigaard's Ski Fashion Party
October 8, 2007
Come out this Saturday night to Hoigaards for a Ski Fashion Party with proceeds benefiting Children's Cancer Research Fund. Silent auction, great good and wine bar.

Tent Sale Update
September 14, 2007
The sale opens at 3pm today. Chris Hall the Fischer Race Director and former US Ski Team wax tech will be here to fit skis until 9pm. As usual we will have a full slate of factory reps and national sales mgrs from Fischer and Atomic. We also have some really sweet prices on last years top of the line race skis and boots plus deals on 2007-08 gear as well. New location for the sale Hwy 100 and Excelsior Blvd, new tent same great service and prices.

Preparations underway for Hoigaard's Tent Sale, Sep 14-16

Hoigaards Annual Tent Sale
September 10, 2007
Hoigaard's announces their 40th annual tent sale! This year marks the first sale at their new location in the Miracle Mile Shopping Center. Enjoy deep discounts on brand new merchandise for the upcoming winter season. Manufacturers and area reps will be present to answer any questions about gear. Don't miss their biggest ski sale of the year!

Hoigaards Nordic Training Group
August 19, 2007
Hoigaard’s Nordic Training group begins on Wednesday September 26th 6:30 pm at Hyland Park Reserve in Bloomington. Hoigaard’s NTG is for adult skiers looking to improve their technique and conditioning. Coached by Andy Turnbull, Rob Ogren, Paul Gage and members of the Hoigaard’s Ski Team this program focus on improving technique, strength, balance and aerobic condition. We do some rollerskiing and have some demo skis available. Practices are on Wednesday evenings and are usually at Hyland.

Hoigaards Seminars and Events
Information on upcoming seminars and clinics, including waxing clinics, ski prep and special events.

Hoigaards Staff Bios
With a combined total of 200 years of cross-country skiing experience and 130 years of nordic sales experience, we have the staff to expertly outfit any level of skier.