Announcements/News
Regular Club Meetings: 6:30pm (Social); 7pm (Program); 8:30 (End)
> 2nd Tuesday of the Month, October to March
> Hybrid Meetings: Attend in person or virtually online.
>Location: Danish American Ctr., 3030 W. River Rd. Pkwy, Mpls
October General Meeting: Odd Osland, Speaker
Odd Osland grew up in Norway, of course skiing as a youngster. In the 70's he emigrated to the US and eventually settled in the Twin Cities area. His profession was as a manufacturing engineer, but his avocation has always been cross country skiing. Now over 80, he has been described as a 'relentless skier' and is known for his longevity and his discipline. In 2022, he returned from Austria and the Masters World Cup Cross Country Ski Championships with four medals. That year he also competed in Sisu Ski Fest in Ironwood, the City of Lakes Loppet and the American Birkebeiner. Most importantly, he still talks of the joy of the sport. Come to hear his thoughts on World Cup competition and cross country skiing no matter your age.This meeting will be in-person or Zoom.
> Check Master Schedule for future meeting details Link to Events Calendar Master
Extended Travel Trips Open for Registration
See link for more info: Upcoming Extended Trips
Video recordings of recent NSSTC meetings
January 11, 2022 Membership Meeting: Favorite Place to Ski: East, West, Midwest
A presentation by NSSTC member Bruce Nelson of North Stars' favorite places to ski. This includes a presentation by NSSTC member Bruce Nelson of North Stars’ favorite places to ski. This was part of a panel discussion with representatives of four X-country skiing clubs across the U.S. The presenter from Nooksack Nordic Club in Bellingham, Washington discussed their favorite trails (https://www.nooksacknordicskiclub.org/trails/where-to-ski/if-i-had-three-days/) and
the Capital Area Ski Touring Association in New York discussed their favorite trails (https://www.nordicskiclub.org/ski_trails). Link to this video: https://youtu.be/vOzaPRRmxeo
February 8, 2022 Membership Meeting: Changing Climate of Minnesota
"Phantom Winters, Unexpected Throwbacks, and New Precipitation Extremes: The Changing Climate of Minnesota" presented by Dr. Kenneth Blumenfeld of the Minnesota State Climatology Office.
Link to this video: https://youtu.be/KuTWikTQ7mE
Club Zoom meetings now in Documents Library!
To see "Trails of the North Shore" (December, 2021 meeting), go to "Resources" on the status line above, then "Document Library", "Folders" and on the bottom of the list click on "Club Zoom Meeting PDF's".
Announcing Ski Mentoring Program
Our new program for beginning adult classic skiers connects our volunteers with skiers who have completed an organized ski lesson to meet on snow to provide tips and answer questions about how to improve and enjoy the skiing experience.
Link here for info about how the program works, how to request a mentor, practical learning tips such as clothes, safely falling and getting up, waxes, equipment, places to ski, getting into and out of your bindings and just stress-free support.