DXC Adult Ski Lessons
About this race
DXC is excited to offer cross-country ski programming for adults again this winter. We will be offering ski programs for both classic and skate skiing.
These sessions are in high demand, so be sure to register early!
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Skiing
Winter Session 3, Level 2 (Classic) - 1 1/2 hours
Classic Skiing, 6 weeks (January 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9) This is a great session for those who want to improve their classic skiing. If you have been classic skiing for a while, but would like to ski faster and/or more efficiently, this is an awesome session for you. Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12 * Make sure you have a Trail Pass (day or season) for Snowflake Nordic Center. It is required for all participants and not included in registration. Day and Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Snowflake Nordic Center Instructor: Kate Tesch Coaching Background: Kate was a competitive skier at UW-Green Bay; she also coached at the College of St Scholastic for seven years; and, for three winters, has enjoyed teaching adult lessons for DXC. Kate creates a fun, encouraging space for adult skiers to refine their technique, build confidence, and increase their enjoyment of Nordic skiing.
Winter Session 6, Level 2 (Classic) - 1 hour
Classic Skiing, 6 weeks (January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10) This is a great session for those who want to improve their classic skiing. If you have been classic skiing for a while but would like to get faster and/or more efficient, this is an awesome session for you. Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12 Day and Time: Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Location: Lester Amity Chalet & Ski Trails Instructor: Sara Morse Coaching Background: Sara has over 15 years of coaching experience with GoTraining, LNR, CXC, SW High School, and DXC.
Winter Session 7, Level 2 (Skate) - 1 hour
Skate Skiing, 6 weeks (January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10) This is a great session for those who want to improve their skate skiing. If you have been skating for a while but would like to get faster and/or more efficient, this is an awesome session for you. Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12 Day and Time: Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. - Noon Location: Lester Amity Chalet & Ski Trails Instructor: Sara Morse Coaching Background: Sara has over 15 years of coaching experience with GoTraining, LNR, CXC, SW High School, and DXC.
Winter Session 4, Level 2 (Skate) - 1 1/2 hours
Skate Skiing, 6 weeks (January 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11) This is a great session for those who want to improve their skate skiing. If you have been skating for a while but would like to get faster and/or more efficient, this is a great session for you. Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12 *Make sure you have a Trail Pass (day or season) for Snowflake Nordic Center. It is required for all participants and not included in registration. Day and Time: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Snowflake Nordic Center Instructor: TBD (Early October)
Winter Session 1, Level 1 (Classic) - 1 hour
Winter Session 1, Level 1 - $140 Classic Skiing, 6 weeks (Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10) Great for those who want to learn to classic ski. Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12 Day and Time: Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Lester Amity Chalet & Ski Trails Instructor: Karen Manske Coaching Background: Karen has completed 24 Birkies, she is a completed her USSS Level 100 & 200 Coach Certification, and has coached juniors and masters as a CXC Coach and a Nordic North Star Coach.
Winter Session 2, Level 1 (Skate) - 1 hour
Skate Skiing, 6 weeks (Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10) Great for those who want to learn to skate skiing skills. Minimum class size 6; Maximum class size 12 Day and Time: Fridays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Location: Lester Amity Chalet & Ski Trails Instructor: Karen Manske Coaching Background: Karen has completed 24 Birkies, she is a completed her USSS Level 100 & 200 Coach Certification, and has coached juniors and masters as a CXC Coach and a Nordic North Star Coach.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Duluth, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:52 AM and sets at 4:34 PM local time (CST) in Duluth on January 5, 2027 — 8h 41m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 33 Duluth events
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