Upcoming Events

Featured events coming up over the next month...

Cross-Country Ski Rentals

January 11, 2010
Looking for cross-country ski rentals? We've put together a collection of links, both in the Twin Cities and around the region.

NewFinn Sisu: Big Atomic Discount, Fits Sock Birkie Entry

December 9, 2024
Finn Sisu is offering up to 40% off Atomic race skis and a buy-two-get-one-free deal on all Fits socks. Also, everyone purchasing Fits socks will be entered in a drawing for a free Birkie entry. And sign up for the upcoming Hiito, BCFK, and Tour de Finn races.

Pioneer Midwest: Forgotten Star Brewing Wax Clinic Dec 9th

December 6, 2024
World Cup wax tech Jeremy Hecker leads a free Pioneer Midwest wax clinic at Forgotten Star Brewing, Monday night Dec 9th. Learn basic ski care and maintenance, participate in a Q&A, and have a chance to win Pioneer Midwest swag and coupons plus special deals on waxes and tools.

Ski Hut: Wax Clinic this Thursday

December 3, 2024
Ski Hut's Wax Clinic Series will jump start this Thursday, Dec 5th, with an intro to waxing session.

Gear West: JNQ Ski Wax Prep and Coaching

December 3, 2024
Gear West is offering expert ski waxing and pre-race coaching for Midwest JNQ series. Services include glide, structure, binder, and kick wax. Experienced technicians David Chamberlain and Joe Haggenmiller (Duluth's Terra del Nord) will also provide Zoom sessions covering course overview, snow conditions, and athlete-specific needs.

New Moon: Black Friday Deals Weekend

November 27, 2024
New Moon is having a Black Friday sale through this weekend. Save on snowshoes and accessories, Toko gloves, Fischer Twin Skin Race skis and more. Visit them online or shop in-person for more deals.

Finn Sisu: Winter Specials

November 25, 2024
Finn Sisu is offering 20% off all clothing and bags through Dec 1st. And not a special deal but an everyday offer: 10% off the purchase of a ski package (skis, boots, bindings, poles), plus bring in your skis for wax - prices start at $25.

New Moon: Customer Appreciation Sale and Ladies Night

November 13, 2024
New Moon is hosting their Customer Appreciation Sale Thursday-Sunday, Nov 14-17, and a special Ladies Night event on Saturday evening. Storewide savings on most items of 15% (use code THANKYOU15) and even better savings on some items in store!

Out There: November Open House this Weekend!

November 13, 2024
Out There is hosting an Open House this weekend, Nov 15-17, offering a number of activities including wax clinics, grass ski clinics, a Felsenmeer hike, and live music. RSVP online.

Fall Ski Sales and Swaps

November 6, 2024
One of the bigger weekends for ski swaps with major events at Snowflake in Duluth, Pioneer Midwest and Gear West in the Twin Cities, and another in Eau Claire.

New Moon: 2024-25 Catalog Now Available

November 1, 2024
The 2024-25 edition of the New Moon Catalog is out and is on its way to skiers! Sign up to receive your copy.

CXC Superfit Weekend at Pioneer Midwest

October 29, 2024
Nov 1-3 is the CXC Superfit Weekend at Pioneer Midwest! Meet top athletes, equipment reps, and coaches who are ready to help skiers gear up for the season. And sign up for free coaches training sessions with David Paulson and Jake Stiele.

Ski Hut: Wax Clinic this Saturday

October 29, 2024
Skihut featuring two of Team USA's best wax techs, Chris Hecker and Jason Cork, in shop this Saturday, Nov 2nd, to share what they've learned about producing speed in the post-fluoro era. Questions on specific application techniques, liquids vs solids vs powders, roto fleece vs ironing vs corking, etc., all will be fair game!

Pioneer Midwest: Fall Ski Swap Time Slots Now Open

October 28, 2024
Pioneer Midwest's Ski Swap is coming up on Nov 9-10th, and with the popular demand, you'll need to sign up to reserve your time slot to shop on the first day. Reservations are now open and will fill fast!

Salomon: 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!

Team 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.

Out 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.

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!

Gear West: Pig Out Sale

September 17, 2024
Gear West's Annual Pig Out sale fires up this week, with deals on equipment to get you ready for this winter. Stop in their store or shop online! Sale runs Thursday, Sep 19th thru Sunday, Sep 22nd.

Pioneer Midwest: Fall Sale Sep 12-15

September 12, 2024
The Pioneer Midwest Fall Sale is on for one weekend only! Stop by in-store or shop online all weekend from September 12th - September 15th.

Finn Sisu: Garage Sale Sep 13-14

September 9, 2024
Finn Sisu is running their Garage Sale, September 13-14, featuring a sampling of camping gear and clothing from top outdoor retail brands -- Maloja, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, Nemo, Lowe Alpine, Primus — plus tons of Finn Sisu past-season ski gear deeply discounted.

Ski Hut: Mid Summer Sale

July 15, 2024
In the heat of the summer Ski Hut is looking to cut some deals on existing XC skiing gear. Save up to 20% on all carry-over XC gear including race skis, waxless skis, skins, poles, boots, and bindings.

Ski Hut Opens New Adventure Center

June 16, 2024
Ski Hut in Duluth has opened a new shop, dubbed the Adventure Center, located across the street from Spirit Mountain Nordic Center on Grand Avenue.