These groups are the backbone of cross-country skiing in Minnesota. Providing trails, events, and programming.
Clubs
Clubs do it all – clear and groom trails, coach racers, organize youth programming, raise funds. For an extensive listing of clubs, click here.
Races
Most race organizations do much more than put on races. They maintain trail systems and provide significant funding and programming in their communities. Click here to view a full race calendar with links to race organizations.
Organizations
The governing bodies of the sport, those responsible for parks and recreation at different levels of government, and a variety of sport-specific foundations also do important work for skiing. Here is a very partial listing:
United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA)
Central Cross-Country Skiing (CXC)
Minnesota Youth Ski League (MYSL)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Three Rivers Park District
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Ramsey County Parks
Saint Paul Parks
City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation
Sisu Nordic Ski Foundation
Web sites
An extensive listing of these and other skiing-related links can be found here at SkinnySki.com.