Trail Kids Beginner Nordic Ski Clinics

Clinics

$94.28 incl. $6.28 Fee 12/03 - 12/17 5:30PM CST - 7:00PM CST
20 spots left. Registration Opens October 7, 2025 at 9:00am CDT

Open to ages 7 - 13.

$94.28 incl. $6.28 Fee 12/04 - 12/18 5:30PM CST - 7:00PM CST
20 spots left. Registration Opens October 7, 2025 at 9:00am CDT

Open to ages 7 - 13.

$94.28 incl. $6.28 Fee 01/06 - 01/20 4:00PM CST - 5:30PM CST
20 spots left. Registration Opens October 7, 2025 at 9:00am CDT

Open to ages 7 - 13.

$94.28 incl. $6.28 Fee 01/07 - 01/21 5:30PM CST - 7:00PM CST
20 spots left. Registration Opens October 7, 2025 at 9:00am CDT

Open to ages 7 - 13.

$94.28 incl. $6.28 Fee 02/03 - 02/17 5:30PM CST - 7:00PM CST
20 spots left. Registration Opens October 7, 2025 at 9:00am CDT

Open to ages 7 - 13.

$94.28 incl. $6.28 Fee 02/04 - 02/18 4:00PM CST - 5:30PM CST
20 spots left. Registration Opens October 7, 2025 at 9:00am CDT

Open to ages 7 - 13.

Description

The purpose of the three-week ski clinics is to introduce participants to nordic skiing. The clinics are designed for beginners and will focus on teaching the fundamental skills of either classic ski or skate ski technique. The clinic practices will include technique drills, relays, and games on skis – with a focus on developing skills, having fun, and falling in love with a lifetime sport! Following the clinics, participants who want to continue developing their skills can do so by signing up for a Trail Kids Session. For more information on the Trail Kids Ski Programs or for general program questions, email trailkids@loppet.org.

Beginner Classic Ski Clinic 1: Wednesdays

When: 5:30-7pm on the following Wednesdays: December 3rd, 10th, 17th
Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
Type of instruction/equipment needed: Classic technique. Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used.

Beginner Skate Ski Clinic 1: Thursdays

When: 5:30-7pm on the following Thursdays: December 4th, 11th, 18th
Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
Type of instruction/equipment needed: Skate technique. Skate skis and poles (nose height) needed. Combi boots can be used.

Beginner Skate Ski Clinic 2: Tuesdays

When: 4–5:30pm on the following Tuesdays: January 6th, 13th, 20th
Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
Type of instruction/equipment needed: Skate technique. Skate skis and poles (nose height) needed. Combi boots can be used.

Beginner Classic Ski Clinic 2: Wednesdays

When: 5:30-7pm on the following Wednesdays: January 7th, 14th, 21st
Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
Type of instruction/equipment needed: Classic technique. Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used.

Beginner Skate Ski Clinic 3: Tuesdays

When: 5:30-7pm on the following Tuesdays: February 3rd, 10th, 17th
Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
Type of instruction/equipment needed: Skate technique. Skate skis and poles (nose height) needed. Combi boots can be used.

Beginner Classic Ski Clinic 3: Wednesdays

When: 4–5:30pm on the following Wednesdays: February 4th, 11th, 18th
Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
Type of instruction/equipment needed: Classic technique. Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used.

Registration Information

For answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our Registration FAQ page.

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.

Sibling Discount: For those families who have three or more kids in the program we will given a 15% discount code. Email trailkids@loppet.org for more information.

Friend Requests: For safety and equity reasons, Trail Kids does not offer friend requests as part of registration.

Winter Program Equipment Guide: For more information on ski equipment, clothing, and a beginner guide to both glide and kick waxing tips click here: Nordic Ski Equipment and Program Guide.

Refund Policy: The Loppet will issue a full refund of the program fee minus the original processing fee up until 6 weeks before the program starts. Between 6 weeks and 4 weeks from the program start date, a 50% refund will be issued. Between 4 and 3 weeks from the program start date, a 25% refund will be issued. There are no refunds for any cancellations within less than 3 weeks of the start of a program. During the program, if your child has a medical issue that makes it impossible to participate, please contact the TK Admin team email at trailkids@loppet.org. If the Loppet cancels a program, a full refund will be issued. For instructions on how to request a refund, click here.

Place

1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway
Minneapolis, MN US 55422

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Program Website

Additional program information can be found at https://loppet.org/Experiences/loppet-trail-kids/.