Welcome to the UMM Nordic Ski Club!

Help save nordic skiing @College of St. Benedict/St. John's University

See skinnyski.com

(To join, just email any of the Officers, below)

Co-chair: Luciana Ranelli          ranel003@umn.edu

Co-chair: Christine Hoffman     hoffm621@umn.edu

Faculty advisor:

HAPPY WINTER! Let it snow!

Club Activities:

Dryland workouts (fall, spring): Contact Luciana or Christine (above) for details

10-24-10 BIKE RIDE TO MORRIS AIRPORT

Andes Tower Hills discount:

Regular $14 trail fee reduced to $10 for UMM faculty, staff, students (w/current UMM ID)

Applies to nordic only (not downhill or snowboarding)

Also, 7 ticket pass for only $49

Also, $9/person nordic group rate (20 or more)

Nordic gear rentals @RFC (see link, below)

Beginner lessons:

Bill Koch (1976 Olympic Silver Medalist) beginner video:  Check out/return to UMM Nordic mailbox (Student Activities)

Need volunteer instructors to give beginner lessons, starting in January

Free RFC gear for beginner lessons

Carpool to day trips/weekends/races (see Links, below):

Contact Luciana or Christine to coordinate carpools

Nordic Links:

http://www.skinnyski.com...A plethora of links (stores/equipment/lodging/dining/trails/events/teams/clubs/organizations)

http://www.mshsl.org

http://www.mysl.org

http://www.mnnordicski.org

http://mshsca.org/nordicski/index.htm

http://www.silentsports.net

http://www.masterskier.com

Ski Trails:

http://www.abrski.com

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/index.html

-See Glacial Lakes, Glendalough, Lake Carlos, Sibley

http://www.andestowerhills.com

http://www.skigaard.com

Pomme De Terre Park, Morris, MN

Barness Park, Glenwood, MN

Ski Races:

http://www.birkie.com

http://www.minnesotafinlandia.com

http://www.cityoflakesloppet.com

http://www.vasaloppet.org

UMM LINKS:

http://www.morris.umn.edu

http://www.regionalfitnesscenter.com (ski rentals)

Other Ski Clubs:

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~nordic/