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Finn Sisu: Spring Sauna Sale
April 3, 2025Finn Sisu is offering 10% off sauna kits and accessories (beat the tariff increases!) in their Spring Sauna Sale, April 1-14. Plus up to 30% off all boots through April 20th.
Ski Hut: New Nordic Brands and Gear Arrive Next Winter
April 3, 2025Ski Hut announces their plans for next season! New apparel and gear including Rex poles, Skate X boots, and Kastle skis. Atomic, Fischer, and Salomon also have updated lines, including expanded off-track (backcountry) options.
Gear West: Bike Clinic Wednesday - Going Tubeless
March 9, 2025Gear West has a number of bike clinics coming up, this Wednesday evening, Mar 12th, where they give you all the low-down on tubeless tires.
Ski Hut Custom Picked Skis
February 25, 2025Ski Hut is recommending you evaluate your race fleet and get your requests in now for custom, hand-picked skis.
Gear West: Bike Clinic Wednesday - Flat Fixing
February 23, 2025Gear West has a number of bike clinics coming up, including this Wednesday evening, Feb 26th, where they will go over the process of fixing a flat tire.
Madhus: Camp Norway at the Birkie
February 19, 2025Five major Norwegian ski brands including Madshus will showcase innovations at the 2025 American Birkebeiner through "Camp Norway," offering gear testing, Norwegian treats, and outdoor experiences outdoors near the expo area.
Pioneer Midwest: Birkie Fever Clinic Sunday
February 14, 2025Join Matt Liebsch, Brian Gregg, and Caitlin Gregg for an exclusive Birkie clinic at Pioneer Midwest Sunday afternoon, Feb 16. They’ll cover key topics, including race-week training and tapering, race-day nutrition, ski and grind selection, and waxing strategies to help you perform your best.
New Moon: Birkie Week Deals, Wax Service
February 14, 2025New Moon has big savings Birkie week including big discounts on ski boots, race skis, Swix clothing, other apparel and even bin sales! Plus details on their Birkie wax service.
Finn Sisu: Birkie Wax Service, Clothing/Ski Discounts
February 14, 2025Get the latest info on Finn Sisu's Birkie wax service and deadlines, as many of their Vakava Racing ski team members were on the podium last weekend at Mora. Plus they are offering 40% off all clothing and 30-40% off all skis in stock.
Gear West: Womens Birkie Q&A Monday Night
February 14, 2025Gear West owner Jan Guenther is hosting an impromptu Birkie Q&A session for women, or anyone else interested in XC skiing, on Monday evening, Feb 17th, at Gear West in Long Lake. Discuss all things Birkie, including nutrition, clothing, wax, equipment, focus, and fun! RSVP requested.
Birkie Waxing Service
February 13, 2025A lot of options out there for getting your race skis ready for the big Birkie and Korte events...
- Ski Hut
- New Moon
- Gear West
- Pioneer Midwest
- Finn Sisu
- Out There
Note: Most of these stores have a cut-off for dropping off your skis by early Birkie week, so don't delay!
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Fischer: Introducing the New Speedmax Family
February 7, 2025The new generation of Fischer's Speedmax system introduces ultralight racing skis weighing just 950 grams, featuring innovative Cold Base Bonding technology and liquid-waxable Gliding Sidewalls for optimal performance. The lineup includes new boots with a two-zone BOA system that enables individual adjustment in the heel and forefoot areas, providing improved power transfer and higher speeds.
Untapped: Co-Founder Ted King Inducted into Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame
January 29, 2025UnTapped co-founder Ted King, whose company produces maple syrup-based athletic fuels, has been selected for the 2025 Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame alongside three others, celebrating both his racing victories and contributions to the sport.
Out There: Birkie Events Service, Wax Clinics
January 12, 2025Out There is again offering race wax service for Birkie Events, with spots filling fast. And they are offering insights from US Nationals with wax clinics Jan 15th (evening) and Jan 16th (morning).
Finn Sisu: Star Wax Clinic at Urban Growler, Jan 14th
January 9, 2025Next Tuesday join Finn Sisu at the Urban Growler brewery off of University Ave for an evening of socializing and ski waxing. Star Wax rep Kevin Johnson will be there to demonstrate wax application and ski cleaning, and to answer any lingering questions. Grab a beer and stick around afterwards for a raffle with Finn Sisu swag and more!
Ski Hut: Nordic Wax Clinic Wednesday
December 15, 2024Ski Hut's next waxing clinic is this Wednesday evening, Dec 18th, and will cover the art of kick waxing. Attendees will receive a 10% on wax and tools!
New Moon: Holiday Gift Guide
December 12, 2024To make your gift-giving a little easier, the New Moon team has selected some of their favorite options for you. So whether you need gifts for skiers, bikers, or hikers, they've got you covered.
Finn Sisu: Big Atomic Discount, Fits Sock Birkie Entry
December 9, 2024Finn 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, 2024World 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, 2024Ski 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, 2024Gear 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, 2024New 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, 2024Finn 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, 2024New 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, 2024Out 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, 2024One 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, 2024The 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, 2024Nov 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, 2024Skihut 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, 2024Pioneer 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!