NewEndurance United: Learn to Ski/Intermediate Lessons

October 21, 2024

For adults, Endurance United offers Learn to Ski programs for beginners in both classic and skate techniques, plus two levels of intermediate lessons focusing on technique development and race/tour preparation.

NewSalomon: Quality Ski Time Film Tour Coming to Twin Cities

October 21, 2024

The Quality Ski Time Film Tour makes it's final US showing this fall, stopping in Minneapolis at the Riverview Theater on Tuesday, Oct 29th. Get your tickets now!

NewOut There October Events

October 20, 2024

Out There ski shop is hosting two events this week: An evening training hike Tuesday, Oct 22nd, and then a wax clinic in Nelsonville on Thursday evening, Oct 24th. Check out their calendar for more events this season.

NewTeam Birkie Extends Custom Apparel Sponsorship

October 20, 2024

Team Birkie announced that PodiumWear will continue to be their exclusive official custom team apparel partner, designing and creating the team race uniforms.

Finn Sisu: Fall Fest Sale and Swap, Oct 25th-27th

October 18, 2024

Hints of winter are in the air which reminds us that there's no better time to get geared up for the upcoming season than right now. Whether you're in the market for new or used gear, Finn Sisu's annual Fall Fest Sale and Swap is a great opportunity to shop for both. Shop the sale starting Oct 25th for big savings on equipment and apparel, and drop off any used gear of your own before Oct 22nd for a chance to earn some in-store credit.

Fall Ski Sales and Swaps

October 17, 2024

Winter is just around the corner which means so too are a number of sales and swaps. Our calendar has a running list of what's happening when and where!

Snow Dreams

October 17, 2024

The media has been cranking up the snow season forecasts over the past week. A sampling of the stories...
- NOAA Winter Outlook
- AccuWeather Winter Forecast for the US
- Weather Channel Winter Outlook
- Old Farmers Almanac Winter Forecast
- La Nina Impact on Winter Weather
- Earliest Snow Cities (and Winter Storm names)
- Art of Snowmaking
- Ice is Getting More Dangerous
- FIS and UN Collaborate on Climate Change

Coaching Positions

October 15, 2024

High school Nordic ski season starts in less than a month and there are still some coaching positions open. Also posted, Coach Development Coordinator with the Loppet Foundation.

MNHSNSCA Fall Meeting Minutes

October 15, 2024

The annual Minnesota High School Nordic Ski Coaches Association meeting was last weekend in Mora. Some highlights from the published meeting minutes: discussion on proposed changes to State Meet qualification, proposal update on season dates; update on State Meet venues; update on head gear rules.