Minnesota Nordic Ski Association

Featured Speaker, Claire Wilson

Lifetime Achievement Award Winners, Ben Croft and Neil King

Minnesota Biathlon High Achievers, Annelise Baird and Eric Anderson, presented by Bill Meyer

Master Skier of the Year, Patti Harvieux, presented by Emily Ranta

Community Ski Organization of the Year, North Star Ski Touring Club,

presented by Arne Stefferud and Bob O’hara.

Official Award Program Booklet

Lifetime Acievement 2022

Jan Gunther -Gear West owner, active racer

Antonia Anikina,  Duluth—ski instructor

Minnesota’s own Jessie Diggins started skiing, while on her father’s back in a backpack. The Diggins family has had a passion for cross country skiing most of their lives.

Jessie started out in the Minnesota Youth Ski League, then progressed to cross country ski for the Stillwater High School team. Soon after, Jessie made the US Winter Olympic Nordic Ski Team.

We congratulate Jessie on her fabulous accomplishments, of which some are listed below:

• 2013 World Champion
• 2015 Worlds Silver Medalist
• Three-time Minnesota High School state champion
• Nine Junior ski titles
• The rest of the list

Minnesota has over 4000 kilometers of cross country ski trails – from rugged backcountry single-track to meticulously groomed, lighted trails. These trails are funded through private, State grant-in-aid program, State general fund, State forest funds, and community sources.

Purchase of a Minnesota Ski Pass grants access to all State Park trails and State grant-in-aid trails. Some counties and municipalities require a separate pass and private trail systems have their own fees.

The MNSA advises the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on trail development through the grant-in-aid program and advocates for facilities and trails state-wide.

For detailed information on specific trails, visit www.skinnyski.com.