Snowflake Nordic Ski Center

12/08/2025

We are in search of classic ski boots (size 25-32.5), skis (size 90-120), and kids size poles in order to outfit all of the youth needing equipment in our KidSki program this year. SNS or NNN binding systems, new or used for a reasonable price. If you have any you are willing to part with please reach out to Emily at [email protected]. Thanks for helping us get kids on skis!

01/02/2025

We love our Snowflake Trails, but also love all the work DXC has put in as a crucial part of our ski community, ensuring we have places to ski when Snowflake conditions aren't favorable. Hope to see you out there this Saturday for the ski party!

CELEBRATION ALERT!!!
Have you noticed the new lights at the lower Spirit Mountain Nordic Trails? They are the final piece in DXC's capital campaign which started in 2016. Join us at a community celebration of this milestone and recognition of our amazing contributors this Saturday, January 4th, from 4-7 pm at Lower Spirit Mountain Nordic Chalet. Enjoy music, treats, and $5 dollar Nordic ski pass to enjoy the new lights!

12/31/2024

We're gearing up for a great KidSki but are still looking for about 15 more volunteer coaches to help share the joy with our 120+ skiers this season! If you are available for at least four of the Sundays and are comfortable tooling around recreationally on your cross-country skis you are an eligible coach.
To sign up as a coach please fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/bzQADUcSkC9fdEt68
For more info on Kidski coaching visit: https://www.skiduluth.com/kidski/

Thank you for being interested in helping make the magic of Snowflake KidSki happen. We're very thankful for folks like you who are willing to step up and help out to ensure we can keep KidSki affordable for our community!

12/09/2024

Trails are currently closed up at Snowflake. We have 2-3” of very wet snow, after the 43 degree Saturday, with the Sunday rain/snow mix. If we compact it today, we’ll have a sheet of ice when temps plummet on Tuesday/Wednesday. So, we are leting it dry (drain) and we’ll try to compact it after Wednesday. Be patient.❄️

12/04/2024

We are looking for a few volunteers to help out with KidSki boot and ski fittings this Thursday (5-8) and Sunday (2-5). No experience needed, we can get you trained in pretty quick!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up EACH SKIER for a ski/boot fitting time slot. Thank you!

12/01/2024

Happy December 1st! Not enough snow to roll or track, but enough to get out and play on this beautiful wintery Sunday!

11/30/2024

🌟 Calling All Ski Enthusiasts! 🌟

Do you love skiing? Want to share your passion and make a difference this winter? ❄️ Snowflake KidSki is looking for fun, enthusiastic coaches to create magic on the trails!

🛷 Why Coach with KidSki?
Our skiers adore their high school and college coaches (you’re the coolest!), and we also love our adult and grandparent coaches who bring wisdom and experience to the group!

💡 What to Expect:
Coaches (ages 16+): Lead a group of skiers with a partner coach using our easy-to-follow curriculum and lesson plans.
Assistant Coaches (ages 12-15): Keep the fun alive and help kids stay on track.

📅 Dates & Details:
Sundays, January 12 - February 16, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at Snowflake Nordic Ski Center (Coaches on-site 1:40 PM - 3:40 PM)
Flexible schedules welcome!

💻 Sign Up Now: Fill out our Google Form (link in comments) to join the team!

📧 Questions? Contact Emily Ranta at [email protected]
Let’s inspire the next generation of Nordic skiers—onward to snowy adventures! ⛷️✨

11/10/2024

Exciting Announcement: In addition to being able to mail in your membership form and check, Snowflake has an online membership sign-up option this year!!! We are using RunSignUp, the same platform Duluth XC Ski Club and the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation - Birkie use, so be sure to log-in to your RunSignUp account first to make the process super simple!

If you don't have a RunSignUp account yet, no worries, you can create one, be sure to see note in the comments on a trick for entering birthdates.

Use the following discount codes to get your early bird registration through November 30th:

*2024-2025 DXC Members*:
dxcearlybird24ind ($50 off)
dxcearlybird24fam ($70 off)
dxcearlybird24stu ($40 off)

*Non-DXC Members*:
earlybird24ind ($40 off)
earlybird24fam ($60 off)
earlybird24stu ($30 off)
https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SnowflakeNordicSkiCenter

10/30/2024

Mark your calendars, Snowflake's KidSki 2025 Registration opens on Friday, November 1st! Head on over to https://www.skiduluth.com/kidski/ for more information!

11/29/2023

Snowflake KidSki is full for the 2024 season! If you are looking for other great youth ski programs in the area please check out Nordic Spirit Youth Skiing or Duluth XC Ski Club MYSL Ski Sparks programs (links for more info in comments).