Avoiding the CrowdsDecember 20, 2011While most Twin Cities ski trails will be crowded this season, we offer some general tips on how to avoiding dense populations. Cross-Country Ski RentalsJanuary 11, 2010Looking for cross-country ski rentals? We've put together a collection of links, both in the Twin Cities and around the region. Trail/Park FeesDecember 8, 2005A rough breakdown on passes/fees you'll need for skiing at parks and trail systems in the upper Midwest. |
New Book Celebrates Midwest Nordic Ski Coach Norm Oakvik
December 12, 2024Doug Edmonson has published "Norm Oakvik: The Inconspicuous Coach and Book of Champions", a book covering Minnesota Nordic skiing from the 1930s-1980s, highlighting high school champions, Olympians, and their coaches. It features Norm Oakvik, the legendary youth coach who significantly influenced generations of skiers and co-founder of North Star Ski Touring Club.
CAMBA: New Executive Director Named
November 13, 2024The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Daryl McNutt as their new Executive Director. With exceptional expertise in business growth and strategy, McNutt is poised to lead CAMBA into its next phase of development.
Loppet: Fall Trails Day this Saturday
October 22, 2024Coffee and a donut, while helping to prep the Theodore Wirth trails for winter? Come out Saturday morning, Oct 26th, to lend a hand -- sign up on online. Also find an opportunity to help with assembling the ski bridge on Nov 2nd.
Snow Dreams
October 17, 2024The 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
NNF: An Unforgettable Day with Johannes Klæbo in Minneapolis
October 4, 2024Back in August, Olympic champion Johannes Høsflot Klæbo revisited Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, leading a training session with Team Birkie and local youth. The event continued to inspiration just six months after the 2024 World Cup.