NewUniv of Minnesota Nordic Ski Coach Study

May 1, 2024

U of M researcher Sarah Kaja is working to understand the challenges the weather of the 2023-2024 season posed to coaches, as well as strategies that helped coaches and teams succeed despite the challenges. They'd like to use their study results to help more coaches--especially newer coaches or coaches in smaller programs--get the resources they need. Nordic skiing coaches from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, who coach at least one skier age 18 years old or younger, are encouraged to participate.

NewBirkie Registration Now Open

May 1, 2024

Registration for the Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon, Birkie Tour, and Open Track events opened on May 1st. Secure your wave placement and get in on early pricing by registering now!

Minnesota Spring Coaches Meeting Recap

April 29, 2024

The spring Minnesota High School Nordic Ski Coaches Association was held last weekend, Apr 20th, at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. Read up on the meeting activity with the published minutes covering new officers, review of existing and new proposals, updates on a number of awards and venue discussions.

Gear West: Women's Growth and Gravel Clinic

April 28, 2024

Gear West is hosting a special women's weekend clinic in the Twin Cities featuring workouts (including some gravel biking), inspiration and motivation speakers, strength building, nutrition and more! Mark your calendar for June 21-23 and get registered today.

Endurance Adventure Clinics

April 28, 2024

Endurance Adventures is hosting two clinics this week: Tuesday, Apr 30th, Strength and Mobility and then Tuesday, May 2nd, Gear West MTB Fit and Maintenance. And note a price hike on May 1st for their upcoming adventure trips.

Team Birkie Announces New Coaching Staff, Structure

April 25, 2024

Former Team Birkie skier, Julie Ensrud, has been named Head Coach of Team Birkie. Ensrud will oversee all Team Birkie’s training, racing, service, and travel. Erin Moening named assistant Head coach, Chad Salema high-performance coach, with Jake Stiele as development coach.

Biathlon: National Team Nominations Announced

April 23, 2024

Nominations for the 2024-2025 Senior National Team and National Development Group were announced by the US Biathlon Association on Tuesday with a total of eight Midwest athletes making the cut. Of those eight, Deedra Irwin, Jake Brown, Margie Freed, and Vasek Cervenka were nominated to the Nation Team, while Cheresa Bouley, Luke Brown, Anna French, and Michaela Keller-Miller were named to the Development Group.

CXC: Team Birkie Announces New Teams for 2024-25 Season

April 19, 2024

Team Birkie’s U.S. Ski Team athletes Kevin Bolger and Zak Ketterson, welcome six new members to their top-tier, re-branded teams for the 2024-2025. Four-time American Birkebeiner winner, Alayna Sonnesyn, returns home and headlines the newly rebranded World Team which also includes Mariel Pulles and Christopher Kalev. A new Continental Team includes Luci Anderson, Henry Snider and Gretta Scholtz.

Pioneer Midwest: Ski Lineups and Updates

April 18, 2024

Pioneer Midwest highlights the ski line-ups for next season from the major manufacturers and is offering their ski picking service to find that perfect race pair.

Team Birkie: Summer Training Programs Now Available

April 11, 2024

Join Team Birkie this summer and train with some of the Midwest's best through the team's upcoming summer training program. Running from June 1st to August 20th, the program is tailored toward collegiate level athletes who are looking to train in a competitive environment and reach new peaks. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up by May 1st to secure a spot.

Midwest MTB Report

April 10, 2024

For the second Midwest MTB Report of the season Jay Richards traveled south to Fayetteville, AR for the second race of the US XC Open series. This week's report opens with his firsthand recap from one of the races, along with a detour to check out some trails, old and new, in the surrounding Bentonville area. Closing it out is a look ahead to some midweek racing series that should be starting soon, and handful of other related items.

Untapped: New Varieties Announced

April 10, 2024

Just in time for warmer days ahead, UnTapped all natural athletic fuel company has released two new varieties of their Mapleaid drink mix: Lime and Maple.

Birkie Membership Drive and Early Registration Underway

April 8, 2024

Support the American Birkebeiner and start your 2025 Birkie training by taking out a American Birkebeiner membership! As an added bonus, your membership gives you early access to race registration and a custom bib as well.

Team Birkie: Community Pride Fuels Our Success

April 5, 2024

Since it's first iteration some thirty years ago, Team Birkie has been an organization driven and supported by the community. In welcoming their newest community supporters, Women and Men Who Cross Country Ski…and Drink Coffee (WAMXC), Team Birkie invites other community groups and clubs to engage with the team and help take it to new heights.

Job Opening: Competitive Program Director

April 5, 2024

NENSA, the regional governing body for cross country skiing in New England, is seeking a dynamic Competitive Program Director to oversee their year round competitive programming. Working closely with community stakeholders, the Competitive Program Director will help further NENSA’s athlete and coach development pipeline and philosophy by creating resources and implementing development projects, while also overseeing NENSA’s race data including the seeding, scoring, and ranking of all competitive events and series. Candidates with energy, vision, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are encouraged to apply.

Midwest MTB Report

April 3, 2024

Despite a last minute snowstorm socking in the Midwest, it's safe to say spring has now spring as we officially enter the third week of the season. Warmer weather ahead means it won't be long before it's time to turn in the trainer and hit the trails, so to get us ready we're catching up with Jay Richards who has the latest roundup of mountain bike related news and events in his first Midwest MTB Report of the year.

Endurance Adventures Offering MTB Clinics

April 2, 2024

Desire to gain confidence on the single-track trails? Join coach Kim Rudd for a four-week mountain bike series learning the Fundamental skills to keep you safe on the trails. And check out the women's weekend on the Cuyuna trails.