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Loppet Ski Club
Skill level: Intro, Intermediate. Effort level: Casual, Recreational.
The Loppet Ski Club is designed for people who are new to cross country skiing or want to become better recreational skiers. We mainly ski on the trails at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. The snowmaking trails give us reliable snow earlier in the year. Many who join the club are skiing for the first time, are looking to ski with other people, or are simply trying to find a way to love winter in Minnesota! Others have been long-time skiers but have never had a lesson or training program. It’s also a great way to motivate yourself to ski regularly while building your skills on the snow.
Regardless of motivation and experience – ALL are welcome! This year we are trying hard to make it easier to get new skiers involved in this wonderful activity.
We have a Fall program to help you get ready for the season and a Winter ski program. You don’t have to be in the Fall program to be in the Winter program.
WINTER
Winter Ski Club Registration
Winter Registration opens October 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
2026-2027 Winter Ski Club
How the Loppet Ski Club works – WINTER Program:
The winter program is designed for adult recreational skiers. Skiers register for one weekday (or evening) session that includes instruction/ coaching. All Saturday Open Ski Club activities are included with registration. We always break into groups based on ski experience and fitness. There is a beginner focus at the start of the season for those who need it, and more advanced instruction for others. The season-long group approach evolves as your skiing improves.
Most classes begin in early November and end in early February. We start a few
weeks before the snow arrives so we can get in shape for the season. Location for all of these classes is at Theodore Wirth Park.
Participants to provide their own equipment. Rentals, if needed, are available through the Adventure Shop inside the Trailhead building.
Most classes begin in early November and end in early February. We start a few weeks before the snow arrives so we can get in shape for the season. Location for all of these classes is at Theodore Wirth Park.
Dates/Location/Time:
Monday Evening Classic Plus Open Ski Club, 7:00pm – 8:30pm $175
Classic skiing. Appropriate for all levels of classic skier- from beginner to experienced. There will be a focus on fundamentals for those who need it. Experienced skiers will receive more advanced coaching. Meet in the start area of the snowmaking loop at Theodore Wirth Park.
Tuesday morning classic plus Open Ski Club, 9:30am – 11:00am $175
Appropriate for all levels of skier- from beginner to experienced. There will be a focus on fundamentals for those who need it. Experienced skiers will receive more
advanced coaching. Meet in the start area of the snowmaking loop at Theodore Wirth Park.
Tuesday morning skate plus Open Ski Club, 9:30am – 11:00am $175
Appropriate for all levels of skier- from beginner to experienced. There will be a focus on fundamentals for those who need it. Experienced skiers will receive more advanced coaching. Meet in the start area of the snowmaking loop at Theodore Wirth Park.
Wednesday evening skate plus Open Ski Club, 7:00pm – 8:30pm $175
Appropriate for all levels of skate skier- from beginner to experienced. There will be a focus on fundamentals for those who need it. Experienced skiers will receive more advanced coaching. Meet in the start area of the snowmaking loop at Theodore Wirth Park.
Thursday morning Seasoned Skier Open Ski Club, 9:30am – 11:00am $175
You are an experienced skier, affected by age, illness or injury. The coaches we have working with this group are experienced with the challenges of remaining active in this lifelong sport.
Our goal is primarily to ski. We will ski both classic and skate, you can stick with one or change it up from week to week. Instruction will emphasize making adjustments to accommodate the challenges we are experiencing. Our coaches are very experienced skiers and coaches,
We will meet after in the Trailhead for coffee and discussion. This part is expected to evolve- we can include video review, work on agility and strength, and perhaps have structured presentations on how to adapt to our evolving challenges. It’s a new group for us and we hope to learn what is needed as the season goes along. Meet in the start area of the snowmaking loop at Theodore Wirth Park.
Thursday morning classic plus Open Ski Club, 9:30am – 11:00am $175
Appropriate for all levels of skier- from beginner to experienced. There will be a focus on fundamentals for those who need it. Experienced skiers will receive more advanced coaching. Meet in the start area of the snowmaking loop at Theodore Wirth Park.
Thursday evening intermediate/advanced skate plus Open Ski Club 7:00pm 8:30pm $175
Appropriate for skate skiers who are comfortable on the hills at Theodore Wirth. The Thursday group will have a technique emphasis and instruction each week and plan to keep skiing all night. We expect to have two groups with similar fitness and skill. Meet in the start area of the snowmaking loop at Theodore Wirth Park.
BIPOC Ski Club Fridays (12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15) 6:15pm - 7:45pm $100 (rentals and daily ski pass included)
This is year number 3 for BIPOC Ski Club. Moving to a December start time. Included in this is 2 additional ski rentals for an on your own ski adventure. It’s an abbreviated class with hopes to expand the length in the future. It’s appropriate for beginner to intermediate classic skiers. Focus on fundamentals skills and skiing green level trails. Meet in the start area of the snowmaking loop at Theodore Wirth Park.
Queer Ski Club Sundays (12/13, 12/20,1/3, 1/10) 10:00am - 11:30am $100 (rentals and daily ski pass included)
New this year! It’s an abbreviated class with hopes to expand the length in the future. It’s appropriate for beginner to intermediate classic skiers. Focus on fundamentals skills and skiing green level trails. Meet in the start area of the snowmaking loop at Theodore Wirth Park.
Saturday: 9:00am to 11:00am. Open Ski Club $135
All Saturday Open Ski Club activities are included for everyone who registers for the Loppet Ski Club. In addition, there is also a shorter season Open Ski Club only registration available. Activities will be the same. The Open Ski Club sessions (usually Saturday mornings) are focused more on going out to ski with the club. The snow season affects our offerings but- We put extra focus on helping beginners, and schedule advanced technique clinics when we can. Most weeks we have a group skiing on Minneapolis trails (including Wirth), but we also take groups to other wonderful trails in the area
Payment & Financial Assistance
Refund Policy
The Loppet will issue a full refund of the program fee minus the original processing fee up until 4 weeks before the program starts. Between 4 and 3 weeks from the program start date, a 50% refund will be issued. There are no refunds for any cancellations within less than 3 weeks of the start of a program.
Financial Assistance
To apply please fill out the Loppet Financial Assistance Application. We will follow up with you with instructions on how to register at a price that is manageable for your family. Applications for programs that start two weeks or less from the date of submission will not be approved. *Limitations apply, please see the application form for rules and restrictions. In most instances there will be a $500 financial assistance cap per person/per year.
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