Lutsen Resort's Cross Country Ski Weekend

Enjoy the splendor of the North Shore while taking your cross country skiing to a new level.

… Professional Coaching, Lakeside Dining, Classic North Shore Lodging …

• When: 2009 TBA
• Price: The package starts at $349 per person (based on double occupancy) and includes 3 nights lodging in our main lodge, breakfast each morning, a hearty lunch Friday and Saturday, and a dinner in our famous dining room. All guide services, transportation during the weekend, and equipment are incorporated.
• For Reservations: Call 218-663-7212 or 1-800-2LUTSEN (258-8736)
• Email: activities@lutsenresort.com
• Flyer: Download pdf flyer

Weekend Activity Descriptions

Geared toward the fitness skier or casual racer, this weekend is an ideal ski clinic. Each day provides opportunity for technique advancement as well as incorporating a mid- to long-distance ski workout. Friday is dedicated to Classic Ski technique, while Saturday focuses on Skate Ski technique.

Your coach for the weeknd is Adam Harju, a former member of the U.S. Biathlon Team. He is a lifelong ski enthusiast and has over 10 years of ski coaching and instruction experience. Adam’s relaxed demeanor and eagle eye are a perfect combination to help you fine tune your ski technique.

We primarily use the nearby Sugarbush Trail system, between Lutsen and Tofte. Sugarbush trails are renowned for offering a wide variety of trails, and have been ranked as having the “Best Grooming” and for being “Most Off The Beaten Track” by Andrew Slade in Skiing the North Shore guide book.

This is a great mid-season refresher. Remember, the Birkie is only a month away!

Package Perks

After skiing hard all day, guests return to the comfort of Lutsen Resort’s lodging and accommodations. Whether in the historic coziness of the Main Lodge, or a luxurious Poplar River Condo, guests feel right at home. Sore and tired muscles are alleviated in the pool, hot tub or sauna. From Ingie’s buttermilk pancakes to the potato encrusted walleye, guests are heartily satisfied with all the meals in our famous lakeside Dining Room.

Required Equipment

Both classic and skate ski equipment are required. If one of the techniques is new to you, we can recommend places to rent high end gear.

January on the North Shore can be warm or cold, snowy or sunny. Be prepared with enough clothing for 2 days, including a change into dry clothing for each afternoon session. A water bottle is a great idea for the longer skis.

The Sugarbush Trails are run by a local non-profit organization, requiring each participant must have a Minnesota State Ski Pass.

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Workshop Itinerary

Thursday
4:00pm – Check-in Begins
7:00 – Welcome

Friday
9:00am – Classic Ski Technique
12:30 – Lunch
1:30 – Classic Ski
8:00 – Wax Room Presentation

Saturday
9:00am – Skate Ski Technique
12:30 – Lunch
1:30pm – Skate Ski
8:00pm – Ski Video

Sunday
9:00am – Individual Ski
12:00 – Checkout

The itinerary will be as dynamic as the weather.

All activities subject to modification due to weather conditions.