Highlights

Duluth Summer Junior Programs
May 20, 2012
Duluth XC will be offering summer training programs for juniors, starting June 11th. Staff this season will include head coach Craig Hertz plus Scholastica skiers Sarah Allen and Paul Schommer. Registration open now.

Loppet Summer Adventure Camps
May 18, 2012
Let the outdoor adventure begin! Youth, ages 9-13, sign up for the Loppet Adventure Camp and get ready to mountain bike, rollerski, paddle, and orienteer their days in the woods of Theodore Wirth Park. Week-long camps offered throughout the summer.

Gear West Summer Training Program Night
May 16, 2012
Gear West will host their second Summer Training Program informational night, this Sunday, May 20th. Come out and get the latest info on the metro area program offerings.

Randall: Sprints, Pull-ups, and a Nap
May 14, 2012
The Wall Street Journal recently profiled Kikkan Randall's off-season training as part of their "What's your workout?" series.

Gene Kay Profile
May 13, 2012
Twin Cities skier Gene Kay was profiled Sunday in the Star Tribune's How I Got This Body feature.

Thunder Bay Dryland Training Camp
May 9, 2012
Big Thunder Nordic is putting on their annual dryland training camp in Thunder Bay, Ontario, July 1-5. The camp is intended for skiers 13 and older who are looking for more comprehensive training experience.

Rice Creek Athletes Gear up for Summer
May 8, 2012
The Rice Creek Boat Club is proud to announce a number of paddlers have made the USA Canoe Kayak U-18 team representing the US at a pair of international regattas this summer.

Tri-Loppet Registration Rolling
May 5, 2012
The City of Lakes Tri-Loppet registration opened in March and has been building up entries ever since. The Tri-Loppet is an off-road triathlon featuring paddling, running and biking through the heart of Minneapolis. This year's event is June 23rd.

Nordic Combined: Loomis Returns to Eau Claire
May 3, 2012
Eau Claire native Adam Loomis will return home next Tuesday, May 8th to host a dryland clinic with rollerskiing at Carson Park. Loomis was a member of the US Ski Team's Nordic Combined World Junior Championship team this past winter.
Related:
WEAU: Loomis Excelling at Nordic Combine

Workout Snacking
April 30, 2012
New York Times highlights the trend to snack while working out, even though in many cases it isn't necessary (or productive).

Gustavus Nordic Ski Camp
April 26, 2012
Gustuvas will host their annual Nordic Ski Camp July 8-12. The camp will focus on training and instruction in ski walking, bounding, skate and classic technique, strength training, and interval training and is designed for skiers in grades 8-12.

Sisu Adult Programs
April 24, 2012
The Sisu Foundations Year-Round adult training programs kick off in early May, but there is still time to register. A number of program options and locations to choose from.

First Annual Duluth Traverse Gala
April 14, 2012
Cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS) is proud to present the First Annual Duluth Traverse Gala, a fundraiser for the Duluth Traverse Trail System. The Duluth Traverse trail system will be built for mountain biking but open to all human-powered recreation, including hiking, trail running and snowshoeing. The Gala will consist of a dinner, presentations about the Duluth Traverse, silent auction and live jazz music.

Junior Training Info Sessions
April 5, 2012
Youth and Junior training groups will be presenting two athletic development seminars at Theodore Wirth:
Apr 9 Basic Exercise Physiology for XC Skiing and Endurance Sport (Ages 9-13) - Presented by MYSL and Skiwerx.
Apr 12 Why, When, and How of XC Ski Training (Ages 14-18) - Presented by Go!Training and MN Valley.
Participants are encouraged to RSVP.

Go Green Run
April 3, 2012
The Sisu Foundation along with Green Body will be hosting a trail run/hike on May 5th, titled the Go Green Run. Multiple distances available, and some training runs available before the big day.
Related:
Apri 4 Go Green Training Run

Nordicwerks Summer Program
April 3, 2012
Nordicwerks SkiKlubb kickoffs off their 11th season of summer training in early June. Coach Deno Johnson will again be leading the training sessions, with two program options available.

F.A.S.T. Camps and Programming Registration
March 30, 2012
F.A.S.T. Performance Training has posted information on their summer camps, youth, junior, and master coaching. New for the upcoming season is programming for college summer residency and post graduate high school residency.

Out There Go!Training Clinic
March 29, 2012
The Out There shop in Rice Lake will be hosting a special Go!Training clinic, the weekend of May 12-13th. Dryland and rollerskiing workouts, video review, and even a special dinner are all part of the package.

Sisu D-Team Informational Meeting This Saturday
March 27, 2012
The Sisu Foundation will hold an informational meeting on their new D-Team this Saturday, March 31st, at Conway Rec Center in St. Paul. The D-Team is a year-round program to support the growth and development of the next generation of racers and will be under the direction of Jason Kask.
Related:
Sisu Juniors Programs Price Hike Coming Apr 1st

Duluth XC Seeking Summer Coaches
March 25, 2012
Duluth XC (DXC) is seeking coaching candidates for their summer juniors training programs. Application deadline is April 6th.

Vakava Juniors Summer Training
March 22, 2012
Ahvo Taipale returns to his Vakava roots and will start a juniors branch of the training program, meeting early mornings this summer at Battle Creek.
Related:
Vakava Juniors Registration Form

SISU Intros New Program for Athlete Development: D-Team
March 19, 2012
SISU has introduced it’s newest program designed to develop the next generation of ski racers, the SISU D-Team. An informational meeting will be held Saturday March 31st at the Battle Creek Rec Center. Coaches, as well as Program Director Jason Kask, will be on hand to answer questions and outline the details of the program.

3GNordic Wax Party
March 15, 2012
3GNordic is hosting a summer storage wax party and information session on Saturday, March 24th, at Minneahaha Academy in Minneapolis. Come get your summer storage wax on, and find answers about the 3GNordic summer programs.

SISU Foundation Hires Director of Athlete Development
March 7, 2012
The Sisu Foundation (SISU) announced Wednesday that Jason Kask has joined the coaching staff. Kask, currently a member USA Triathlon’s High Performance Department, has been hired as the Director of Programming and Athlete Development.

Go!Training Summer Programs
March 2, 2012
Piotr Bednarski's Go!Training has announced their summer line-up of training programs for junior and biathlon training. Multiple program options and levels to choose from.

SISU Summer Juniors Programs Announced
February 14, 2012
The Sisu Foundation has announced their line-up of summer junior training programs. Act before April 1st and receive a discount, plus team discounts added this year as well.

OHP Cross Country Ski Technique and Training Program
January 27, 2012
Karen Bebchuk will be leading a six week cross-country skiing technique and training program, beginning February 1st. Sessions will meet at various parks in the Twin Cities metro area.

North Star Ski Club: Making of the City of Lakes Loppet
January 8, 2012
The North Star Ski Club will be hosting City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation director John Munger for a presentation on the 'The Making of the City of Lakes Loppet'. Munger will provide an inside scoop of the race and the many faces of the skiers and volunteers. The North Star Ski Club meeting is this Tuesday, Jan 10th, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Richfield, and is open to the public.

Ski and Tea Womens Clinics
December 30, 2011
Two special women's clinics this winter in Seeley, part of the Ski and Tea series, and featuring Caitlin Gregg and Audrey Weber. Post-Seeley Hills and Pre-Birkie weekend events.

Double Birkie is On, Start Moved
December 26, 2011
The Double Birkie, a group distance ski, is on for Wednesday, Dec 28th. The event start has been moved to Hwy OO warming hut in order to access the best trail conditions, but still plans to log 90K for the most ambitious skiers.
Related:
Riverbrook's Double Birkie Blowout Sale

Sisu, Ramsey County to Develop Outdoor Center, Snowmaking at Battle Creek
December 22, 2011
The Sisu Foundation in partnership with Ramsey County have announced plans to build an outdoor center for silent sports, as well as snowmaking and additional lighting for the Battle Creek venue.

Bay Nordic Dryland Coverage
December 19, 2011
Over 100 kids turned out last weekend for the opening "ski" session of Bay Nordic in Green Bay. Next session is January 7th.

CXC Veterans/Adaptive Camp Recap
December 7, 2011
John Brown provides a short recap and some photos from the first annual Winter Veteran Adaptive Nordic Ski Camp, put on by CXC at Telemark Resort last weekend.

Double Birkie Scheduled for December 28th
December 2, 2011
The 25th annual Double Birkie is scheduled for Wednesday, December 28th. The big training event has athletes skiing from Fish Hatchery up to Telemark, eating lunch, then skiing back again -- total of roughly 90K. However, skiers can jump in anywhere along the way.

Clubbing at Three Rivers
December 1, 2011
Three Rivers Park District is offering a number ski clubs this winter, including classic and skate technique clubs at Hyland, as well as an adaptive ski club.

Marshall's Holiday Nordic Ski Camp
November 26, 2011
The Marshall School in Duluth will be offering their annual Nordic Ski Camp, Dec 28-30, for kids ages 5-12 and of all abilities. The camp features plenty of cross-country skiing, along with hayrides, bonfires, snacks and more.

Sisu Adaptive Nordic Program
November 26, 2011
The Sisu Foundation will begin offering an adaptive Nordic skiing program on Wednesday evenings at Battle Creek starting November 30th. Equipment will be provided and one of the program goals will be to compete in the upcoming adaptive races in late January.