The Minnesota Nordic Ski Club strives to provide University of Minnesota students with a convenient and inexpensive opportunity to pursue cross-country skiing both competitively and recreationally.

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Come chat with us at our upcoming social events!!!

RecWell Open House

RecWell, North Gym, 1st floor

Wednesday, September 2nd

8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Explore U

Huntington Bank Stadium

Saturday, September 5th

1 PM - 4:30 PM

Frisbee Potluck

East River Flats

Friday, September 11th

4 PM - 7 PM

Informational Meeting

216 Pillsbury Drive, Room 155

Tuesday, September 15th

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Minneapolis Fall Activities Fair

Coffman Memorial Union

Tuesday, September 22nd

11 AM - 2 PM

St. Paul Activities Fair

Saint Paul Student Center

Wednesday, September 23rd

11 AM - 1 PM

Important Information

Important Information

Practice Schedule:

Fall:

  • Monday 8pm - Swimming

  • Wednesday 4pm - Running

  • Thursday 5pm - Strength

  • Friday 4pm - Frisbee or team game

  • Sunday 10am - Distance Rollerski

Winter:

  • Organized practice 1x per week!

  • Carpool spreadsheet for personal skiing

Spring:

  • Wednesday 5pm - Strength

  • Friday 5pm - Frisbee or team game

Team Events:

Frisbee Potluck - 9/11/2026

Fall Bonfire - October

Homecoming Parade - 10/11/26

Fall Camping - October

Nordic Friendsgiving - November

Team Trip - 1/11/27-1/15/27

Team Banquet - April/Early May

…. and more!

2027 Race Schedule:

  • Noquemanon: 1/23

  • Ashwabay: 2/6

  • Vasa/Dala: 2/13

  • Regionals: 2/20-2/21

  • Birkie: 2/27

  • Nationals: 3/8-3/13

All races are optional but strongly encouraged!

We will arrange carpooling & lodging for each race! (No buses!)

In order to qualify for regionals/nationals, you must be registered for USCSA and have completed two previous races.

Disclaimer: There is a small fee with each race. *If this is a barrier for you, we are willing to make this accessible!*

For more information, email us at nordic@umn.edu!

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