Program
10-Week Classic + Skate Ski Program
65 spots left. Registration Opens October 7, 2025 at 9:00am CDT
Description
The 10-Week Classic + Skate Ski Program meets twice a week for ten weeks, focusing on both classic and skate ski technique (classic and skate equipment needed to participate in these sessions). Beginner participants must attend one of our 3-Week Beginner Clinics before they register for a 5 or 10-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 preparation for upcoming race events. The main focuses are developing skills, having fun, and falling in love with a lifetime sport!
- Dates: January 6th - March 12th, 2026
- Days/Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays 6PM – 7:30PM
- Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
- Type of instruction: Skate and Classic technique
- Equipment needed: Skate skis and poles (nose height) & Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used for both techniques.
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
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Place
Minneapolis, MN US 55422
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