There is an expression, “May you live in interesting times.” We have been unable to find an origin for that phrase, but, clearly, these are interesting times. The Executive Board is in the process of coming up with a Ski Calendar for the 2020-2021 ski season that is safe and makes sense. As we are… Continue reading “Our Upcoming XC Ski Season…”
Due to the continued outbreak and spread of the Novel Coronavirus and newly announced travel restrictions FIS Cross Country World Cup competitions on 14th-15th March 2020 in Quebec (CAN) were cancelled. The competitions were the last of the 2019-20 season for both the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country World Cup tours and will not be replaced at… Continue reading “FIS Cross Country World Cup Races in Quebec Cancelled”
Watch this great video to see what it takes to be one of the best Nordic Skiers in the world. See how Jesse Diggins trains in the off season. Awesome scenery too!!
The Women’s US XC Ski Team is called the DREAM TEAM. They are doing amazing things this season. Two-time Olympian Jessie Diggins is showing both her versatility and her consistency so far this cross-country skiing season, earning her third world cup podium finish with a third-place finish in the women’s 10-kilometer freestyle on Sunday in… Continue reading “Jessie Diggins Does It Again!”
The temperature is starting to drop and before you know it snow will be here. Cross country skiing helps me look forward to winter! I hope it does for you too. Please join us as we play in the snow and discover how much fun cross country skiing can be. Invite your friends and family.… Continue reading “2019/2020 Meetings & XC Ski Trips – Save The Dates!”
Minnesota will host a World Cup cross-country ski event in Minneapolis in March 2020. U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the Loppet Foundation will serve as hosts of the World Cup event, taking place at the new ‘The Trailhead’ facility in Theodore Wirth Park. “A Minnesotan who brought home a gold medal has now helped us… Continue reading “Minnesota to Host XC World Cup March 2020”
Our 2019 Annual Dinner was scheduled for Bertucci’s in Melville. However, with less than 1 week notice we were told the restaurant was closing and could not host our event. Anita Risener pulled a rabbit out of a hat and was able work with her niece to get us into the Tiki Joe’s Restaurant (formerly… Continue reading “Annual Dinner Surprise Location Change”
