MN Nordic Ski Opener

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022

Need Skijoring Equipment, Harness fitting, paw balm, winter dog coats?!

Elm Creek Park Reserve

12400 James Deane Parkway

Maple Grove, MN 55369

Jack and the Pack/ K9 Powered Sports will have a booth from 8-11AM

Embrace winter by celebrating cross-country skiing at the Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener! Skiers of all abilities and ages are invited to kick off winter with free skiing, free ski rental equipment and free mini lessons. Participate in the Ski Tour with routes for the whole family, and check out the Nordic Market with representatives from 50 Nordic ski suppliers, resorts, retails and clubs.

This is a FREE event. The first 1,500 visitors to the Nordic Ski Market receive a free buff!

All activities are held outside, both on and off the snow, so dress for the weather!

Free Nordic skiing on Elm Creek Park Reserve’s manufactured snow loop

Free Nordic ski rentals, including sit-skis for adapted skiers

Free Cross-country Classic Technique mini-lessons by Three Rivers Park instructors (drop in 9 AM–4 PM)

Free Cross-country Skate Technique mini-lessons by The Loppet Foundation instructors (10 AM–2 PM)

Free hot chocolate (while supplies last)

Ski with the University of Minnesota's Goldy Gopher (11:30 AM–12:30 PM)

Minnesota Youth Ski League Kids Area (10 AM–2 PM)

Participate in Skaði’s Chase — 8K, 4K or 2K

Visit the Nordic Ski Market

Visit Sauna Village

Sign up for 2022–23 ski passes.

Dogs are not allowed on snow, in shuttles or in buildings.

Dogs must be kept on a 6’ leash.

Owners must pick up after their dogs and dispose of waste properly.

Dogs must always be always kept under control.

Visit us Saturday!!