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We bike, canoe, kayak, hike, dance, socialize, develop
and maintain trails. But our PASSION is CROSS-COUNTRY
SKIING!
The 800-member North Star Ski Touring Club is the largest ski
touring club in the lower 48. Formed in 1967, the club sponsors a year-round schedule of activities including
day, weekend, and week-long trips to many locations in North America and Europe.
Share your love of the outdoors
with friends while participating in one of our many year-round activites.

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| North Star Volunteers at Cities of Lakes Loppet, February, 2009 (Photo Courtesy Gerry M) |
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| Skiing at Maplelag, January 2009 (Photo Courtesy Maplelag) |
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| WW Outing with Norm O, January 2009 (Photo Courtesy Sally R) |
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NSSTC Annual Summer Picnic Turns Green!
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WHEN:
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Tuesday,
August 11, 6 p.m.—9 p.m.
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WHERE:
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Wabun Picnic Area A, Minnehaha Park
From Hiawatha
(Hwy 55) go east on 46th Avenue and enter Minnehaha Park. Continue south; the Wabun Picnic Area A will be on your
left. Parking is 50 cents per hour. Do your part and save more, ride your bike to this years picnic.
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Why Not? There will be great food, friends, trip mates, people interested in the club and even more food.
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WHAT:
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Bring your favorite
dish to share such as salads, desserts or a true Minnesota hotdish. This year to help make a
smaller carbon foot print on our environment the board asks that you please bring your own plate and utensils.
The club will have iced tea, lemonade and water.
Invite
family and friends interested in the North Stars.
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About Us
Try
Us Before Joining
- Attend a meeting or event, click here for a schedule.
- Participate in a Day Trip (overnight trips are reserved for members), click here for a schedule.
- Check out the New Member page to see how the club works and what services are available to members.
To Join
Top Tips
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Tuesday, June 23 - Thursday, June 25 {WW}
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Midweek Getaway. Destination
will be Walker, MN to bicycle the Heartland Trail and more. Make reservations at Country Inn and Suites (1-218-547-1400) in
Walker. Rates are $94/night with 2 double beds; if you are a member of AAA or AARP it is $84.60. Rooms are being held until
May 23 and are listed under Wednesday Wanderers. FFI: Ella M or Jeanne P
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Saturday, June 27 {A}
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Bike Minneapolis-St. Paul-Ft. Snelling. "Three bridges,
a cemetery, and a state park". 35-mile ”B/B-“ ride. Meet at 9:30 a.m. (ride at 9:45) at parking lot north
of the Minnehaha Falls pavilion and south of Minnehaha Pkwy. Park in lot for $.50/hour or free on neighborhood streets. Route
will follow the Mississippi River on both sides, historic Summit Ave, and go into Mendota Heights via the High Bridge. Rest
stop in Mendota Heights. We’ll also bike across the 494 bridge and into Ft Snelling State Park. Route map available
on message board at www.north-stars.org/phpbb under "Maps". FFI: John S. (EDITOR NOTE: THIS
SHOULD BE AN EXCEPTIONAL RIDE!)
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Monday,
June 29 {A}
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Monday Easy Social Ride. Easygoing ride in the 15-25 mile
range with the rides getting longer and hillier as the season
progresses. Riders meet at 5:00 p.m. and begin to ride at 5:15.
Since these rides start at a different location each week, an e-mail is sent out
with directions to the starting place several days before the ride. If you are not on the Wednesday Wanderers e-mail list and wish to participate in these rides, please contact Joan C with your e-mail address. These are “no map” rides and
are conducted at a leisurely pace while riding as a group. A
major rest stop is built into each ride. FFI: Al M, or Diane
M
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Wednesday, July 1 {WW}
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Bike Cannon Falls-Red Wing. Meet 9:30 a.m. at the Cannon Valley
Trail access parking lot on Hwy 19 in downtown Cannon Falls. Start riding at 9:45. On this 45-mile round trip we will bike
along country roads, eat lunch at the Bierstube in Red Wing and return to Cannon Falls via the scenic Cannon Valley Trail.
A $3 trail pass, which can be purchased at the trailhead, is required. FFI: Kem P.
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Sunday, July 5 {S}
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BIKE RIDE AND POTLUCK. Yes, it's on again!
The 6th (?) annual July 4th weekend bike ride around the Minneapolis bike trails, along rivers, creeks and lakes. The
scenery is wonderful. Meet at Pat L's house, Edina, at 9:30am for coffee and rolls, and then we'll start riding
promptly at 10:00am sharp. The ride is approximately 32 miles of wonderful scenery, with a stop at Minnehaha Falls
and then St Anthony on Maine where we'll have a refreshing beer (or a cool drink of your choice) at Tuggs.
Once back to Pat's, we'll begin a leisurely pot luck and afternoon of socializing. Pat will provide brats and
chips. Bring a salad or dessert to share and your favorite beverage. Coolers will be available to keep your drinks
cold. RSVP by email or phone to Pat by Friday, July 3rd. Hope to see you July 5th! Don't forget your helmet!
(Editor note: This should be the "Singles" event of the summer!)
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Monday, July 6 {A}
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Monday Easy Social Ride. Easygoing ride in the 15-25 mile
range with the rides getting longer and hillier as the season
progresses. Riders meet at 5:00 p.m. and begin to ride at 5:15.
Since these rides start at a different location each week, an e-mail is sent out
with directions to the starting place several days before the ride. If you are not on the Wednesday Wanderers e-mail list and wish to participate in these rides, please contact Joan C with your e-mail address. These are “no map” rides and
are conducted at a leisurely pace while riding as a group. A
major rest stop is built into each ride. FFI: Al M, or Diane
M
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Wednesday, July 8 {WW}
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Julie’s Lakes, Parks & Trails Ride. Meet at Julie H’s house at 9:15 a.m. and begin biking at 9:30. This lovely 33-mile
ride will take us north past hidden lakes in Roseville and Shoreview and into White Bear Lake. We’ll return on the Bruce
Vento, Gateway, Trout Brook and Lake McCarron trails. Potluck at Julie’s after the ride. Salads, fruit and vegies/dips
would be much appreciated (desserts, too!). Cold beer and mineral water provided. Directions: Julie lives just east
of Como Lake in St. Paul. FFI: Julie H.
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Friday,
July 10 {A}
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Surprise Breakfast Ride. This "B" ride covers approximately 30 miles.
Meet at 6:45 a.m. and ride at 7:00 sharp, leaving from the Marriott Inn, northwest
corner of US 169 and 394 in St. Louis Park. Breakfast will be at a surprise location at about 9:00. FFI: Al M
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Monday, July 13 {A}
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Monday Easy Social
Ride. Easygoing ride in the 15-25 mile range with the rides getting
longer and hillier as the season progresses. Riders meet at 5:00 p.m. and begin
to ride at 5:15. Since these rides start at a different location each week, an e-mail is sent out with directions to the starting place several days before the ride. If you are not on the Wednesday Wanderers e-mail list and wish to participate in these rides, please
contact Joan C with your e-mail address. These are “no
map” rides and are conducted at a leisurely pace while
riding as a group. A major rest stop is built into each ride.
FFI: Al M, or Diane M
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Wednesday, July 15 {WW}
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Forest Lake Bike Ride & BBQ. Meet at 9:15 a.m. (begin biking at 9:30) at the Ann M's family home on Forest
Lake. There will be 30- or 40-mile options with a snack stop. BBQ after the ride with swimming available. Burgers, beer and
potato salad provided; bring other beverages plus an appetizer, salad or dessert to share (also coolers and lawn chairs).
Carpool if possible due to limited parking space; park by the garage at the brick house. FFI: Ann M or Former President
Bruce J.
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Wednesday,
July 15 {A}
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Lotsa Lakes Ride. "B" ride, 24 miles.
Explore some of the scenic north metro lake country. We'll roll past Lake Phalen, Vadnais Lake, and Snail Lake. Generally
rolling terrain. Meet at 6 PM at the Phalen Park Beach House parking lot on the west side of Lake Phalen in St. Paul just
North of Wheelock Parkway. FFI: Dick or Denise S.
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Friday,
July 17 {S}
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Join Francine C for the 1930's play,
"Room Service" ("snappy banter, sight gags, throwaway lines") in production at Theatre in the Round at
245 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, show time 8:00. Join us for optional dinner at Town Hall Brewery (first 15 reservations) at 5:45ish.
Unlimited reservations for theatre. Optional seamy underbelly backstage tour after the show includes Adult Supervision. Theatregoers
only - meet at 7:30ish in the lobby. Please RSVP by JULY 14 to Francine C. Prefer pre-payment for theatre ($18
discount ticket- payable to Theatre in the Round) to Francine C
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Sunday, July 19 {A}
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Mel’s “Kind of Laid-Back”
Hot Ride. The heat is on and ol’ Mel is feeling more mortal than ever. So he requests
your company on a 35- to 40-mile “kind of laid-back” bike ride through the hills and dales of northern Washington
County. “B” ride with an average speed of 13-14 MPH. Meet at Sal’s Angus Grill in Withrow; be ready to ride
at 9:30 a.m. Directions to Withrow: Hwy 36 east to Manning Ave (Cty Rd 15); north on Manning for 6+ miles to Cty Rd 7; left
(west) on 7 for one mile to Cty Rd 9, then left (south) on 9 for two blocks to Sal’s. Please park in the large lot behind
Sal’s. There will be a rest stop in Marine-on-St. Croix (followed by the only real tough hill of the ride) and lunch
at Sal’s when we are done riding. FFI: Mel P!
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Monday, July 20 {A}
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Monday Easy Social Ride. Easygoing ride in the 15-25 mile range with the rides getting longer and hillier as the season progresses. Riders meet at
5:00 p.m. and begin to ride at 5:15. Since these rides start
at a different location each week, an e-mail is sent out with
directions to the starting place several days before the ride. If you are not on the
Wednesday Wanderers e-mail list and wish to participate in these rides, please contact Joan C with your e-mail address. These are “no map” rides and are conducted at a leisurely pace while riding as a group. A major rest stop is built into each ride. FFI: Al M, or Diane M
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Hot News Items
2010 EXTENDED TRIPS
Valdavid, Quebec
February 12 -
February 23, 2010 Trip leaders are Jane N and Pat McN. Click here for more information. Silverstar, British Columbia
Feb
27 - March 6, 2010 Trip leaders are Former President Kathy K and Former
President John D.
Canmore, Alberta
March 6 - March 14, 2010 Trip leaders are Janet J and Maureen
S. Click here for more information.
Sjusjoen, Norway March 13 - 21,2010 (and optional
March 21 - 28 ) Leader is Solveig O. Click here for more information.
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