Adult XC Ski Programming
Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club is excited to provide Fall and Winter Adult Programming for both beginner and intermediate cross country skiers. Our Adult XC Ski Program is a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the beauty of a Duluth winter, surrounded by community, while developing your skills!
Level Descriptions
Level 1
The Level 1 session is meant for those who are just starting out and who have never had instruction. If you’ve just begun skiing and would like to improve your basic skate or classic skiing with some help from an experienced instructor, this is the session for you. The focus of the Level 1 groups will be on learning the basics of equipment and technique for whichever technique is being taught at that particular session. These sessions can be described as “learn to ski” classes.
Level 2
Are you a relatively experienced skier, but feel like you’re stuck in some old habits that are holding you back from improving your skiing or racing faster? Or are you relatively new to XC skiing but feel like you’ve mastered the basics and need help to take it to the next level? The Level 2 skiing session is a great way to improve your skiing. If you have skied before and/or you ski fairly regularly and feel confident in your ability to balance and glide, these sessions are for you. The goal of these sessions is to improve efficiency and coordination rather than learn how to ski. If you are able to ski a full loop at a trail such as Lester Park or Hartley Park, but you would like to be able to ski those loops faster and with less effort, sessions designated as “Level 2” would be right for you.
Level 3
DXC does not offer Level 3 adult programming at this time. However, if you are an advanced skier who enjoys racing and training and would like to improve your fitness and ability, please feel free to contact DXC for some recommendations of other ski program options in Duluth.
For All Sessions
Skiers must provide their own equipment.
Make sure you have a Trail Pass, if required at that week's choice of a trail. For Snowflake Nordic Center, purchase a season pass at skiduluth.com or a day pass in person. For Duluth municipal trails, purchase your MN Ski Pass, which is required for skiers aged 16+ on city-groomed trails.
Sessions
Winter Session 1, Level 1 - $140
Classic Skiing, 6 weeks (Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10)
Great for those who want to learn to classic ski.
Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12
Day and Time: Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Lester Amity Chalet & Ski Trails
Instructor: Karen Manske
Coaching Background: Karen has completed 24 Birkies, she is a completed her USSS Level 100 & 200 Coach Certification, and has coached juniors and masters as a CXC Coach and a Nordic North Star Coach.
Winter Session 2, Level 1 - $140
Skate Skiing, 6 weeks (Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12) - $120
Great for those who want to learn to skate skiing skills.
Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12
Day and Time: Fridays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lester Amity Chalet & Ski Trails
Instructor: Karen Manske
Coaching Background: Karen has completed 24 Birkies, she is a completed her USSS Level 100 & 200 Coach Certification, and has coached juniors and masters as a CXC Coach and a Nordic North Star Coach.
Winter Session 3, Level 2 - $160
Classic Skiing, 6 weeks (January 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9)
This is a great session for those who want to improve their classic skiing. If you have been classic skiing for a while, but would like to ski faster and/or more efficiently, this is an awesome session for you.
Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12
* Make sure you have a Trail Pass (day or season) for Snowflake Nordic Center. It is required for all participants and not included in registration.
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Snowflake Nordic Center
Instructor: Kate Tesch
Coaching Background: Kate was a competitive skier at UW-Green Bay; she also coached at the College of St Scholastic for seven years; and, for three winters, has enjoyed teaching adult lessons for DXC. Kate creates a fun, encouraging space for adult skiers to refine their technique, build confidence, and increase their enjoyment of Nordic skiing.
Winter Session 4, Level 2 - $160
Skate Skiing, 6 weeks (January 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11)
This is a great session for those who want to improve their skate skiing. If you have been skating for a while but would like to get faster and/or more efficient, this is a great session for you.
Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12
*Make sure you have a Trail Pass (day or season) for Snowflake Nordic Center. It is required for all participants and not included in registration.
Day and Time: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Snowflake Nordic Center
Instructor: TBD (Early October)
Winter Session 5, Level 2
Skate Skiing, 6 weeks
Great for those who want to learn to skate ski.
Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12
Day and Time: Forthcoming
Location: Forthcoming
Instructor: Forthcoming
Winter Session 6, Level 2 - $140 (hour-long sessions)
Classic Skiing, 6 weeks (January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10)
This is a great session for those who want to improve their classic skiing. If you have been classic skiing for a while but would like to get faster and/or more efficient, this is an awesome session for you.
Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lester Amity Chalet & Ski Trails
Instructor: Sara Morse
Coaching Background: Sara has over 15 years of coaching experience with GoTraining, LNR, CXC, SW High School, and DXC.
Winter Session 7, Level 2 - $140 (hour-long sessions)
Skate Skiing, 6 weeks (January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10)
This is a great session for those who want to improve their skate skiing. If you have been skating for a while but would like to get faster and/or more efficient, this is an awesome session for you.
Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Location: Lester Amity Chalet & Ski Trails
Instructor: Sara Morse
Coaching Background: Sara has over 15 years of coaching experience with GoTraining, LNR, CXC, SW High School, and DXC.
Questions?
Email Bruce Manske at programming@duluthxc.com
Bruce Manske, DXC Program Coordinator
Coaching Background: Bruce has completed 33 Birkies, along with many other Nordic ski races. He is a USSS Coach Developer, and has completed his USSS Level 100 & 200 Coach Certifications. Bruce has coached juniors and masters in several programs: WPCC, CXC, NorthXC, and the Nordic North Stars.