2024 Winter

• Registration opens November 6th
• Ages: 7 to 13 years old.  
• Monday Dates:  January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 26th and March 4th.
• Time: 4PM - 5:30PM
• Location: Snowflake Nordic Ski Center.   All of our Monday sessions are held at Snowflake Nordic Ski Center.  Passes are required.   Passes are on sale now.  If you choose not to pay for the season pass, please plan on paying the daily ticket price each session.   Snowflake Nordic Season Pass
• Skills Requirements:  Ski with poles comfortably either classic or skate, or both.  Ski in control on downhills, can snowplow to a stop.  Able to ski up hill either using classic, skating or herringbone technique.  Can classic or skate turn/cornering.
• Age:  The youngest Nordic North Star age is 7 years old.    We do not accept any young skier younger than 7 years old.  
• Equipment:  Equipment is not provided.  A set of Classic or Skate equipment or both is needed.  We recommend that the youngest Nordic North Stars, ages 7 and 8, master the classic technique.  Once comfortable on classic skis the transition to skate skiing is very seamless.   All our sessions have a classic only group regardless of age.  However, we encourage all older skiers to learn and be proficient at both classic and skate.  We switch between classic skiing and skate skiing constantly during the winter.  The first two weeks we typically classic ski and then once skills are mastered we switch weekly between skating and classic skiing. 
  • Classic skis, classic or combo boots and classic length poles.
  • Skate skis, skate or combi boots and skate length poles
• Skills, Drills and Games:  The best way to teach skiing is to make it fun.   All technique work, speed and agility development will be done in the form of games, drills, skill sets and trail skiing.  Each session provides the young athletes with challenges designed to make them a better skier and team mate. 
• Cold Weather Cancellation or Shortening of Practice:  January can be cold and dark.  Days in February can be bright and cold.  We have scheduled in a few extra Mondays to allow for cold weather make-up sessions.  If it is cold, but not cold enough to cancel we will shorten the session by 30 minutes.  If the schools are closed due to cold weather or snow, we do not have practice. 
• Cost:  $125.00
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• Ages: 10 to 13 years old - Nordic North Stars this age can register for both Monday and Wednesday.  More fun, more skiing!
• Wednesdays:  January 10th, 17th, 24th 31st, February 7th, 14th, 28th, March 6th
• Time 4PM to 5:30PM
• Location: Snowflake Nordic Ski Center Season, Spirit Mountain Nordic Center and Upper Spirit Mountain Ski Trails at Spirit Mountain.  All locations are fee based ski areas, please consider purchasing a season pass or plan to pay daily rate. 
• Skills Requirements:  Wednesdays are designed for the Nordic North Star who desires a second day of skiing.  Three years of on snow skiing is the minimum requirement and knowledge of both classic and skating strongly encouraged.  Older Nordic North Stars can join us for Wednesdays only. 
• Equipment:  Equipment is not provided.  A set of classic and skate equipment is needed.  
• Skills, Drills and Games:  The best way to teach skiing is to make it fun.   All technique work, speed and agility development will be done in the form of games and on trail skiing.   This group focuses on skiing in a group, learning from each other and skiing with good technique.  A second day on snow is a second day to improve and develop skills.
• Cost: $110
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• Ages: 10 to 13 years old - Nordic North Stars this age can register for both Monday and Wednesday.  More fun, more skiing!
• Time 4PM to 5:30PM
• Cost: $220

What makes Nordic North Stars great? Our coaching staff!  

Our coaching staff is experienced in making cross country skiing a life long sport.  

Coach Zach

Coach Lucas

Coach Sarah

Coach Mirielle

Coach Joe

Coach Andre

Coach Kris

Coach Elaine

Coach Grant

Coach Ben

We know that good programs cost money and if your family is unable to afford the registration fee and/or the trail pass, please contact us.  We have scholarships and reduced fee options available.

Toko jackets available  in small sizes for $37.  Great for young kids.  Contact us if you are interested in purchasing one.  A great all season jacket.   We are currently designing a new Nordic North Star jacket. Stay tuned!  

• Ages: 10 to 14 years old
• Wednesdays: 
• Time: 4PM to 5:15PM
• Location: Spirit Mountain Nordic Center
• Skill Requirements: Three years of on snow skiing and knowledge of both classic and skating strongly encouraged.  All levels welcome.  
• Equipment: Equipment is not provided. A set of classic and skate skis, boots and poles. 
• Skills, Drills and Moving like a Skier:  This session is designed to get our young athletes on snow early in preparation for the winter season. 
• TBD on snow conditions at Spirit Mountain Nordic Center. 

Roller skiing is an important skill to develop early and summer is a great time to learn.  

- Ages 10 to 14 years old.

- Minimum requirements for participation is 3 years on snow skiing experience.  

- Knowledge of skate skiing technique, strongly advised. 

If you have questions about requirements, please let us know.

Cost: $100 (8 sessions)

Dates: Wednesdays -  June 21st to August 9th

Date and Times: June 21st - 9AM, June 28th - 4:30PM, July 5th - 4:30PM, July 12th - 9:00AM,  July 19th - 4:30PM, July 26th - 4:30PM, August 2nd - 9AM, August 9th - 4:30PM

Our morning sessions are technique, agility and speed focused.  This session is held on a large parking lot.

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Online Registration:  The online link opens a registration page with the heading NorthXC, which is the program for older athletes and is correct.  Choose the "once a week" option for all Nordic North Star athlete registrations.  

Roller skis

Nordic North Stars has a livery of roller skis for juniors to use during practice.  If you own your own set of roller skis, great, make sure they are in good working order.

Helmet

Gloves - to protect hands

Skate Boots - the same boots used in the winter can be used in the summer.

Skate Poles - the same poles used in the winter can also be used in the summer. It is a good idea to add roller ski ferrule to the poles for better grip on pavement.  Roller ski ferrule are sold at most ski shops in the summer.

Drink Belt - we are usually out skiing for more than an hour so it is important to have drink and snacks on hand.  Water backpacks are okay but tend to throw small bodies off balance. 

We will meet either at the Munger trailhead, located behind the Munger Inn in West Duluth, Grand Avenue Chalet parking lot  or the Hermantown Soccer Complex parking lot.  These three locations offer safe skiing and learning environments. 

If it is raining, practice is cancelled.  It is very dangerous to roller ski when the pavement is wet.  We will try to schedule a make-up session later in the summer or on a different day.