Weeks 1-4 training are up. For Monday, remember to wear shoes/clothing for running, bounding, and strength work. Layers are a good idea for the morning. Some way to hydrate during practice is a must too. Our first day of rollerskiing will be this Thursday. Things to bring Thursday are: A pair of skate-length poles, with [...]
Thanks to all those who made it out to our info meeting on Thursday, and for those that couldn’t, no worries! Here’s the scoop on the plan for this summer. The DXC Summer Juniors Program exists for those 7-12th grade skiers who want to improve on their nordic skiing race performance for the upcoming winter [...]
Still on the fence about joining DXC’s Summer Juniors program? It’s not too late to sign up! Join us for an informational meeting at 7:15 PM on June 6th at the Ordean Middle School Cafeteria. Here you will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the program and to meet the [...]
Help celebrate National Trails Day by participating in a ski trail work project at Hartley on Saturday! Meet at noon at the end of Fairmont Avenue, just off Woodland Avenue and help brush out and move fill material on the ski trails. For more info, contact John Ipsen (218) 724-5453. No experience needed, all are [...]
We are planning a volunteer trail event day on the Hartley ski trail for National Trails Day on June 1. Most likely we will be moving fill and raking it smooth to improve the surface of the trail primarily in areas closer to the Nature Center. The object will be to create a surface that [...]
Wednesday Night Ski Race (4k skate) at Snowflake on Wednesday April 10 at 6:30pm. Be sure to bring fee for a day pass if you are not a member of Snowflake.
It was great to see so many folks out on the ski trails yesterday! Just goes to show that cross country skiers are a hardy bunch. We had a record turnout at the Tour Duluth dinner at Hartley, where folks enjoyed beer, bluegrass, and burritos. Thanks to the trail groomers, event sponsors, and volunteers for [...]
DXC invites skiers of all ages and skill levels to visit their favorite trails and explore new ones before the snow melts away into spring. Ski 5k or 75k! Bring your family and friends, meet other skiers along the way, and join us afterwards for dinner and a ski season celebration at Hartley Nature Center. [...]
City Trail Hotline: 730-4321