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Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club

Promoting Health, Fun, and Fitness Through Cross-Country Skiing
2025-26 Membership opens September 1! Become a member through the link below.

What's Happening?

Coming up, down the trail.
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Summer Socials

Monday Fundays!

Catch up with your snow buddies in the warm weather or make new ones. Go for a hike and then social together at a local establishment.

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

The final phase of the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center

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3.3 km of snowmaking and lights on world-class trails.

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No Man's Land Film Festival

October 10th, 2025

 

Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to bold, inspiring, and boundary-breaking female athletes. No Man’s Film Festival showcases a powerful lineup of short films featuring women who push the limits of sport, grit, and adventure.

Summertime 

Off season thoughts and considerations . . .
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ABOUT US

Since 2004, the Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club (DXC) promotes healthy lifestyles, fitness, and fun through cross-country skiing by providing programs, informational resources, and special events to the community.

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VOLUNTEER

DXC offers many ways to join the ski communty. Attend an event, particiapte in a program or help maintain the trails. We look forward to seeing you in the woods! 

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DXC SKISPARKS

January and February, 2026

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We are Hiring!

SkiSparks Leader. Paid Stipend.

 

For children age 4 to 14, on Sunday afternoons in January and February at SMNC. Registration opens in Oct.

Ski Season Programs & Events

DXC invites you to join us at one of our many exciting events. From outdoor adventures, to socials and ski races, there is something for everyone! 
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DXC SKISPARKS

January and February, 2025

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DXC SkiSparks mission is to inspire a love of cross-country skiing to keep our children healthy and active.

 

Open to children age 4 to 14, meetings are held Sunday afternoons January and February at Spirit Mountain Nordic Center. 

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Tour DuLuth!!

A full weekend of fun. Bonfires, trails galore, races, waffles, coffee & donuts, games and a banquet.

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And the Twin Ports Championships are back! Nordic Spirit Skate on Sat. and Eric Judeen Classic on Sun. Combined winner takes the Cup.

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ADULT WINTER LESSONS

In Full Swing . . .

 

DXC is excited to again provide Winter Adult Ski Lessons for both beginner and intermediate cross country skiers. These sessions will take place weekly on either Tuesdays or Thursdays.

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Monday Funday Social Skis

Mondays in Feb. & Mar., 2025​

Explore the local and meet new friends. A new location every week.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SKI RACE SERIES

Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

all season long

 

Back for another season, these races are open to both the beginner skier and seasoned racer. Racing will begin as soon as we have snow, and continue each Wednesday until we're tired, dependent on snow conditions.

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No Man's Land Film Festival

October 10th, 2025

 

Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to bold, inspiring, and boundary-breaking female athletes. No Man’s Film Festival showcases a powerful lineup of short films featuring women who push the limits of sport, grit, and adventure.

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BIRKIE BUS

Ride a bus to the Birkie in style.

Enjoy the comfort of a coach bus-soft seats, ski storage, a bathroom-on your way to the start of the Birkie or Korte.

Stay in Duluth for the weekend, with all our food and fun, and ski the day away at the Birkie.

Registration coming this fall.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

DXC invites you to join us at one of our many exciting events. From outdoor adventures, to socials, to ski races, there is something for everyone! 

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Get Out and Ski!

The Duluth area is home to miles of world class cross-country skiing. There are dozens of trails for you to explore, as well as resources and opportunities for you to enjoy all winter has to offer.

Below are some links to help you get out of the house and onto some skis.
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​LOCAL TRAILS

Within the City of Duluth limits there are a total of 55 miles (88k) of Cross-Country Ski Trails!

In addition to the City of Duluth ski system, there are dozens of miles of trails throughout the region including Cloquet, Carlton, Superior, Two Harbors and beyond.

Check out our growing list of Nordic Ski Trails in/near Duluth.

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SKI PASSES

Your ski pass fees directly supports Minnesota's cross-country ski trail system. All City of Duluth Trails and Minnesota State Parks require a Great Minnesota Ski Pass, other privately owned trails require their own passes. Click the link below to make sure you have the appropriate passes.

 

Thank you for supporting ongoing trail maintenance, grooming, and growth of Nordic Skiing in Minnesota!

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DXC PASSPORT CHALLENGE

Did you know Duluth has 20 magnificent ski trail systems within an hour of our home?

 

The DXC Passport encourages you to explore the wealth of trail options in and around Duluth this winter, and earn chances to win while doing it.

 

Passport map and rules are posted via the button link below.
 

Support DXC

DXC is working to groom a course for the future of Nordic Skiing in Duluth – we want to help make sure the ski experience is as healthy and positive as it can be, for beginners and long-time skiers, for visitors and locals alike. There are many ways to support our work!
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BECOME A MEMBER

Your membership makes it possible for DXC to continue its efforts in advocacy, trail operations, and events/programming for skiers of all ages and skill levels. 

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DONATE

DXC is a non-profit organization. Your contribution allows us to continue to improve access, quality, and sustainability of skiing infrastructure and programming in Duluth. Contributions of all sizes will help us achieve that goal.

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VOLUNTEER

DXC offers many ways to join the ski communty. Attend an event, particiapte in a program or help maintain the trails. We look forward to seeing you in the woods! 

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Merchandise

DXC Merchandise in three ways:

Made to order on demand. You choose, you pay, delivered to your door.

Custom-made race apparel, store open twice a year. You order, pay and delivered to your door. Usually in 7-8 weeks.

Original one-off productions. Custom and bulk orders and sold or delivered at events

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