Youth Alpine Ski Lessons
About this race
The purpose of these three-week ski lessons is to get more youth into the sport of alpine/downhill skiing. The lessons are designed for beginners, ages 5-8, and will focus on teaching the fundamental skills, playing games, having fun and falling in love with a life long sport. If you need ski equipment we have you covered. Be sure to add rental equipment during registration.
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.
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Running
Session 1: Saturday - 9:30 AM
3 week lesson. Dates 1/2, 1/9, 1/16
Session 1: Saturday - 11:15 AM
3 week lesson. Dates 1/2, 1/9, 1/16
Session 1: Saturday - 1:15 PM
3 week lesson. Dates 1/2, 1/9, 1/16
Session 1: Sunday - 9:30 AM
3 week lesson. Dates 1/3, 1/10, 1/17
Session 1: Sunday - 11:15 AM
3 week lesson. Dates 1/3, 1/10, 1/17
Session 1: Sunday - 1:15 PM
3 week lesson. Dates 1/3, 1/10, 1/17
Session 2: Saturday - 9:30 AM
Session 2: Saturday - 11:15 AM
Session 2: Saturday - 1:15 PM
Session 2: Sunday - 9:30 AM
Session 2: Sunday - 11:15 AM
Session 2: Sunday - 1:15 PM
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Minneapolis, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:51 AM and sets at 4:43 PM local time (CST) in Minneapolis on January 2, 2027 — 8h 51m of daylight.
Course
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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, 77 Minneapolis events
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