Offerings
Skate Ski Program: Monday/Wednesday - Wirth
55 spots left. Registration Opens October 7, 2025 at 9:00am CDT
Classic Ski Program: Tuesday/Thursday - Wirth
55 spots left. Registration Opens October 7, 2025 at 9:00am CDT
Skate Ski Program: Tuesday/Thursday - Hyland
30 spots left. Registration Opens October 7, 2025 at 9:00am CDT
Description
The Trail Kids Ski Program - Session 2 offering meets twice a week for five weeks. The offerings will teach either skate or classic technique, so only one type of ski equipment is needed to participate. Beginner participants should attend one of our 3-Week Beginner Clinics before they register for a 5-Week Winter Ski Programs, or have equivalent skill and experience. Novice to advanced skiers are split into ability and age-specific coaching groups, so that each participant is challenged appropriately. Trail Kids sessions include technique drills, relays, games on skis, distance adventure skiing, and the opportunity to participate in a race event during their practice at no additional cost. In Trail Kids the focus is on developing skills, having fun, and falling in love with a lifetime sport!
Skate Ski Program: Monday/Wednesday - Wirth
- Dates: February 9th – March 11th (no practice Presidents Day)
- Days/Time: Mondays/Wednesdays from 6–7:30pm
- Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
- Type of instruction: Skate technique
- Equipment needed: Skate skis and poles (nose height). Combi boots can be used.
Classic Ski Program: Tuesday/Thursday - Wirth
- Dates: February 10th – March 12th
- Days/Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6–7:30pm
- Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
- Type of instruction: Classic technique
- Equipment needed: Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used.
Skate Ski Program: Tuesday/Thursday - Hyland
- Dates: February 10th – March 12th
- Days/Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6–7:30pm
- Where: Hyland Lake Park in Bloomington - Hyland/Jan’s Place
- Note: we are not meeting at Jan’s place but on the north side of this parking lot. You will access the Midsummer practice area by a paved path.
- Type of instruction: Skate technique
- Equipment needed: Skate skis and poles (nose height). Combi boots can be used.
Registration Information
For answers to frequently asked questions, please see our Registration FAQ page.
Ski Ability Level Registration Guide: In order to place participants in the appropriate classic and skate ability groups we need your help during registration. skiers will be placed on teams based on age + ability and will be assessed by coaches the first week of session. Please refer to the Nordic Ski Ability Level Registration Guide when registering your skier.
Financial Assistance: To apply please fill out the Loppet Financial Assistance Application We will follow up with you with instructions on how to register at a price that is manageable for your family. Applications for programs that start two weeks or less from the date of submission will not be approved.
Sibling Discount: For those families who have three or more kids in the program we will given a 15% discount code. Please email trailkids@loppet.org for more information.
Friend Requests: For safety and equity reasons, Trail Kids does not offer friend requests as part of registration.
Adventure Race: The Trail Kids Super Ski Race is part of the Loppet Foundation’s Trail Kids year-round programming. The race is included in the program registration fee for programs at Theo Wirth location only.
Winter Program Equipment Guide: For more information on ski equipment, clothing, and a beginner guide to both glide and kick waxing tips click here: Nordic Ski Equipment and Program Guide.
Refund Policy: The Loppet will issue a full refund of the program fee minus the original processing fee up until 6 weeks before the program starts. Between 6 weeks and 4 weeks from the program start date, a 50% refund will be issued. Between 4 and 3 weeks from the program start date, a 25% refund will be issued. There are no refunds for any cancellations within less than 3 weeks of the start of a program. During the program, if your child has a medical issue that makes it impossible to participate, please contact the TK Admin team email at trailkids@loppet.org. If the Loppet cancels a program, a full refund will be issued. For instructions on how to request a refund, click here.
Training & Technique Resources
Check out this page for resources on skiing training and technique.
Place
Minneapolis, MN US 55422
Race Contact Info
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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.loppet.org/programs/tk/nordicski/#theodore-wirth-5-week-sessions.
