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2023 Scoping Out Ski Trails Piedmont
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2023 Scoping Out Ski Trails

Monday Funday Social Hikes

Scoping Out the Ski Trails​ | September & October

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The DXC survey results indicated a desire for more events for casual skiers. You asked and we listened!

Join us Monday's throughout the fall for weekly “Scoping out the Ski Trails” pole hiking sessions. Get a feel for the terrain and layout of various ski trails throughout Duluth BEFORE the snow flies. This is a great opportunity to meet other skiers!

What Goes On . . 

Details

Hiking with ski poles is a fun, low impact way to prepare for skiing in the winter.

  • ALL fitness levels are welcome

  • Leashed dogs are welcome

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Dates: Mondays from September 23rd to October 28th (2024) 

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Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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Locations: Various Ski Trails in the Duluth area before the snow flies

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Calendar:

9/23 Hartley  (Hartley Nature Center parking lot, 3001 Woodland Ave)

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9/30 Magney Snively (West Skyline Parkway, parking lot is on the left, 2 miles from the highway exit)

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10/7 Lester Park - Lester Amity Chalet (2940 Seven Bridges Rd)

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10/14 Piedmont (2226 Hutchinson Rd)

 

10/21 Jay Cooke State Park (main parking lot at Visitor Center, 780 Highway 210, Carlton)

 

10/28 Spirit Mountain Nordic Center - Grand Avenue Chalet (8551 Grand Ave - Lower Spirit Mtn)

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FAQ

What is the purpose of these hikes?

Hiking as a group is a fun way to get out together as a club and socialize while getting a workout. Logging lots of long duration, easy workouts is a key to building a general base of fitness for cross country skiing (and general life health). Adding poles to the hike increases the difficulty by incorporating an upper body strength component. As your fitness level increases, you can add ski specific movements and added resistance to the pole motion to increase the level of difficulty.

 

What if I can't keep up?

All fitness levels are welcome, and we work to accommodate a wide range. Since the intent of these hikes is to build base fitness, it is not a race. Subgroups may form based on fitness levels, but the group will regularly re-group as faster hikers double back to the main group, or re-join us after doing a side loop.

 

What equipment should I bring?

You should be able to use ski equipment you already own. Some recommendations include...

  • Water. Bring water in a holder that does not require use of your hands (hydration pack or belt/bottle)

  • Trail running shoes

  • Short classic length ski poles or hiking poles: Ski poles with good grips. Classic length or 1" to 2" shorter than your normal classic poles will work fine. Remove large baskets so that they don't get tangled in the weeds. Nordic walking poles work. Hiking poles (without baskets) work okay.

  • Bug/Tick repellent

  • Headlamp

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