Year-round ADULTS 2026/2027
Weekly training sessions start in May and finish the week before the 2027 Birkie. Year-round training includes both dryland and rollerskiing in the spring/summer/fall and will switch to on snow skiing once the snow flies. Find a session below that best fits your goals and schedule. Come fall (September) and winter (December); the EU training season we will be opening additional sessions.
Skiers must purchase their own ski pass for the winter for training venues utilized.
Dates: 5.5.26 – 2.18.27
*No Training November 25th-30th, December 24th-January 1st (Holiday breaks)
Cost: $675
Avoid credit card service fees by entering coupon code "paybycheck" upon registration check-out and we’ll email you an invoice.
Notes: Spring/summer training includes running, rollerskiing, technique work, and strength training. Rollerskis are required and can be purchased at Gear West, Finn-Sisu, Pioneer Midwest, or The Rollerski Shop. Helmets are required for all rollerski sessions. Year round training is not a beginner Nordic ski class, participants should have some background in Nordic skiing before joining.
- Training times and locations are subject to change.
- EU Adult Year-Round program is for participants ages 18+.
TUESDAY - Saint PAUl
6:00pm – 7:30pm
A standard-intensity session for those looking to push themselves and their ability with other athletes.
Coaches: Margie Nelson, Cassandra Brady
When: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Battle Creek Park
Focus: Intensity and Interval Training
TUESDAY - MINNEAPOLIS
6:30pm – 8:00pm
A west side of the cities option that reaches the needs of all types of skiers. Whether you want to focus on technique, intensity, or both; this group fits those needs!
Coaches: Jon Miller, Alisa Reckinger Varney, Matt Paal
When: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Kenwood Park and Theodore Wirth Park
Focus: Mixed Training Intensities, Technique and Strength
Wednesday Mornings - Saint Paul
9:00am – 10:30am
This session has been a longtime standard and continues on as such. It covers all aspects of ski training and racing; technique, intensity, and strength.
Coaches: Celeste Kiewel, John Baker
When: 9:00am – 10:30am
Where: Battle Creek Park
Focus: Mixed Training Intensities, Technique and Strength
Thursday - saint Paul
6:00pm – 7:30pm
A more focused session for the skier looking to improve technique, strength, and overall skiing efficiency.
Coach: Bruce Fiedler
When: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Battle Creek Park, Mendota Heights
Focus: Technique, Some Light Intensity, Improve Overall Skiing Efficiency
