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Training – Outreach opportunities expand
For many years we have offered coaching/training/skills opportunities here in Rice Lake. Over time these have come in many forms (ie: CXC Masters, 4591 SD Programming, Birkie Training Activities, etc) When COVID hit in 2020 that changed things a little bit and many of those activities came to a halt. Some opportunities continued with one…
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Shoreline Events – 4th Edition – July 12th & 13th
Coming up on the 12th & 13th of July will be the 4th Edition of the Shoreline Events. These events are the efforts of many, in particular the Rice Lake Main Street Association & Out There Nordic. In 2021 the Inaugural event played host to 16 athletes (6 women, 10 men) racing a 900m skate…
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Why start Rollerskiing in the Summer?
The question we’ve asked for years is “Why don’t you start rollerskiing in the summer?” For many people they love to do many activities, running, biking, skiing, etc… So over time we have seen how when the snow melts folks turn their focus to running or biking, when the air turns cold in the fall…
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Nordic Walking
Nordic walking is simply utilizing poles while walking. It is a full body activity that can be done almost anywhere by all age groups and any fitness level. The added upper body movement makes for a complete body exercise. Nordic walking can help with balance, coordination, strength, endurance and makes hill climbing and descending easier. …
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Roller Ski Maintenance
Every Season we get calls from folks who have pulled their Rollerskis out of where ever they left them last October or November (Or in the case of 23/24 Season February) they got to where they are going to ski and………. The Binding is Broke, the Wheels are locked up, something is wrong or…
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Advancing Technology
Over the past decade we in partnership with coaches, wax techs, ski brands and others have developed a database for athletes and their skis, in order to educate & assist ALL of the parties at play in an athletes development. Beginning about 5 seasons ago, this developed into more specific information and individualized records for…
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Syttende Mai Gå
Syttende Mai Gå May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us to Celebrate Syttende Mai.We will have a 1.7km Gå (walk or run)leaving from the shop. participate in that from 5pm- 630pm then once you return have some Traditional Syttende Mai fare at the shop Heikki Lunta Saunas will be onsite!
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Summer 24′ Hours – updated 5.1.24
We have updated hours for the Summer Season. As a reminder you can also always make and Appointment
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Ski Assessments- When & Why?
Each year in our newsletters we talk about Ski Assessments. Often those skiers who are growing (Juniors, Collegiate, etc) are in beginning in late March to Mid May then again in the early Fall to make sure that their equipment is sized correctly. The Recreational & Master skis often do not think about it until…
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Pre-Order for the 24/25 Season – NOW OPEN!
Each year we offer PRE-ORDERING of equipment for the upcoming season from our suppliers. Be it that NEW wax, boots, poles or Hand Picked skis, we’ve got you covered. Ski picking begins in Late MAY in Europe so if you are looking for that, fill in the form ASAP! Questions please email or call the…