The Trail Kids Ski Program - Session 1 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!

Note: Participants will need to purchase a ski pass to participate in Trail Kids ski programming. Passes are NOT included with Trail Kids program fees. Passes can be purchased as an add-on with registration or separately at loppet.org. For those participating in a program at the Hyland location, you will need to purchase a Three Rivers pass ONLY for participants ages 12+.

*There are a limited number of rentals available at WIRTH ONLY as an add-on purchase for this program*

Classic Ski Program: Monday/Wednesday - Wirth

• When: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00PM - 7:30PM from January 4th - February 3rd (no practice MLK Day)
• Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
• Type of instruction/equipment needed: Classic technique. Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used.

Skate Ski Program: Tuesday/Thursday - Wirth

• When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00PM - 7:30PM from January 5th - February 4th
• Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
• Type of instruction/equipment needed: Skate technique. Skate skis and poles (nose height). Combi boots can be used.

Classic Ski Program: Tuesday/Thursday - Hyland

• When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00PM - 7:30PM from January 5th - February 4th
• 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/equipment needed: Classic technique. Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used.

Financial Assistance: The Loppet provides financial assistance for those in need. To apply, please fill out this Financial Assistance form. Our staff will be in touch with you with next steps once your application has been submitted. Limitations apply, please see the application form for rules and restrictions.

Sibling Discount: For those families who have three or more kids in the same Trail Kids offering we can provide a fifteen percent discount code. Please email trailkids@loppet.org for more information.

Registration Close: For staffing and administrative purposes Trail Kids closes registration approximately a week in advance of the program start.

Friend Requests: For safety and equity reasons, Trail Kids does not offer friend requests as part of registration. The mass quantity of friend requests made it impossible to accommodate them all and greatly impacted safety and group dynamics. We would love to allow everyone to practice with their friends, but if we cannot accommodate all friend requests, we cannot offer them to everyone. We encourage riders to embrace the opportunity to form new friendships through our programs!