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MNSA: Six Minnesota Skiers Receive Awards at the 2025 Banquet
April 10, 2025Bruce Slinkman provides a recap and photo gallery from the 2025 Minnesota Nordic Ski Association Banquet, held last Sunday in Mora.
Mpls Ski Club: New Year-Round Adult Training Program
April 3, 2025MPLS Ski Club is launching a new Year Round Adult Training Program. This program includes weekly practices throughout the Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter Season. Additionally, skiers of all ages who want structured training to work towards their Nordic Goals have the opportunity to join the MPLS Adult Race Team which includes: all year-round practices, a structured training plan, and race support during the winter season at a significantly discounted rate!
Lumi Experiences: Save $300 on 2026 Trips by March 31
March 20, 2025Lumi Experiences trips for the 2026 cross-country ski season are filling quickly. Reach out by Monday, March 31 to receive the $300 per person early booking discount on any 2026 trip! Lumi's most popular trips for 2026 are the Opening and Middle Week Trips of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and the Finland & Estonia trip -- for the first time in years, the Finlandia doesn't overlap with the American Birkebeiner in 2026 .
Endurance Adventures: Swedish Vasaloppet Blog
March 18, 2025Kim Rudd recaps her trip to Sweden and participating in the 2025 Vasaloppet. Find details on Endurance Adventure trips and clinics for this summer and next winter.
Team Birkie Sweepstakes Ending Soon
March 17, 2025Team Birkie is continue to make waves on the World Cup and the fundraising sweepstakes is a great way to help support team. Enter into the drawing for top notch Trek MTB bike, gravel bike or adventure bike -- only a few days left before the sweepstakes closes!
Lumi Experiences: $1000 Drawing off a 2026 Cross Country Ski Vacation
March 7, 2025Lumi’s 2026 Worldloppet, World Cup and Sight Skiing trips are already filling quickly. Founded by Minnesota cross country ski Olympian Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences will be leading three once-in-a-lifetime trips to the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games! Enter drawing for a chance to win $1000 off a 2026 Lumi trip and book your trip by March 31, 2025 to receive a $300/person early discount.
DXC Birkie Bus Option
February 17, 2025Again this year, Duluth XC is offering same day bussing to Korte and Birkie events, allow skiers/spectators to stay in Duluth and avoid the logistics hassle in Hayward. Limited openings available, book your seat now!
Junior Nationals Moose Scholarship 2025
February 14, 2025Moose Nordic is giving out the Junior Nationals Moose Scholarship again this year to two Team Midwest athletes heading to JN's. Each recipient will get $500 toward their trip cost. Applications are due Feb 21st.
North Star Ski Touring Club Presentation: Doug Edmonson
January 8, 2025North Star Ski Touring Club's January 14th meeting will feature speaker Doug Edmonson. Edmonson's book "The Inconspicuous Coach" tells the story of Norm Oakvik, who devoted 50 years to coaching North Star Ski Touring Club members and future champions. Meeting is open to the pubic and there is a Zoom call option as well.
Finn Sisu: Hiihto Relays Jan 1st
December 22, 2024Ring in the new year with a round of relays at Battle Creek as part of Finn Sisu's Hiihto Relays. All are welcome, so grab a partner and start 2025 off on the right ski. Be sure to sign up soon though—space is limited and registration closes this coming Saturday at midnight!
Finn Sisu: Holiday Gift Guide
December 20, 2024With the holiday's already upon us, check out Finn Sisu's holiday gift guide to catch up on all of your shopping needs with some of their favorite picks by their staff.
Team Birkie Learn-To-Ski Lessons Dec 6-7th
November 29, 2024Team Birkie is offering cross-country skiing clinics at the Loppet Cup World Cup site, Dec 6-7th. Learn from Midwest athletes and coaches, building skills and supporting Team Birkie's competitive skiers. Designed for beginners or those rediscovering the sport, clinics offer a fun and supportive environment for skill development.
Finn Sisu: Battle Creek Fifty K Black Friday Blowout
November 26, 2024If you're looking to put in some early season mileage while enjoying the trails at Battle Creek, then look no further than the Battle Creek Fifty K. Presented by Finn Sisu, the event is currently running a Black Friday special with a reduced registration fee of $40 for the first 200 participants, so don't wait and sign up today!
NNF: Drive for 25 Kickoff
November 24, 2024Every year the U.S. Nordic Skiing community comes together to support the National Nordic Foundation's (NNF) largest fundraising efforts of the season, Drive for 25. NNF funds many of the key development projects in cross-country skiing including Trail to Gold and Athlete Grants, junior development camps and international junior competition. Find many familiar faces acting as ambassadors to help boost the fundraising effort.
Lumi Experiences: Free Ski Trip to France Giveaway
November 22, 2024Cross-country ski travel company Lumi Experiences is celebrating its partnership as an official tour operator for the Worldloppet’s series of 19 international ski marathons with a trip giveaway for two lucky skiers on the 2025 France-Transju trip – a value of over $10,000, including two entries in the Transju ski marathon. Spend eight days this February skiing the seemingly endless trails that criss-cross through small villages and preserved forests in the French Jura. Enter by Wednesday, Dec 11th -- the winner will be announced on lucky Friday, Dec 13th!
Team Birkie Auction Underway
November 18, 2024Team Birkie's annual auction fired up Monday, featuring a diverse array of skiing-related items, services, and experiences. The proceeds directly benefit the team's Midwest-based athletes, including Alayna Sonnesyn, Zak Ketterson, and Kevin Bolger, as they compete internationally. This fundraiser provides essential resources for training, travel, and equipment.
Finn Sisu: Wax Clinic and Pop-Up Shop this Weekend
November 11, 2024There will be a flurry of activity at Finn Sisu this weekend for their first wax clinic of the season, plus a pop-up shop to boot. Starting Saturday, hear from World Cup wax tech Chris Hecker about the intricacies of glide waxing, then browse Saunamekko sauna clothing at the in-store, pop-up shop which will be set up through Sunday.
WINN Kortelopet Scholarship Program
November 1, 2024The Wisconsin Nordic Network (WINN), founded as a way to unite Wisconsin skiers and organizations, is currently focusing on getting young skiers into the tradition of ski racing. The Kortelopet Scholarship Program has made young skiers' first Kortelopet experience a little easier by covering the race registration but WINN is seeking donations to help cover the costs and make this program available to more youth skiers.
Lumi Experiences: World Championships in Trondheim, Norway
October 26, 2024This February and March, the attention of the cross-country ski world will be on the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. Attend the championships in person with Lumi Experiences! The special trip includes lodging, transportation, grandstand tickets, special access, ski waxing and more! The signup deadline is approaching fast: receive a $300 / person booking discount when you sign up for Lumi’s Week 1 trip by Thursday, October 31st. There’s still a few spots available on the Week 2 trip too.