Visit us at the Nordic Opener Dec. 11
We invite you to visit the Vasaloppet booth at the Minnesota Nordic Opener Saturday, Dec. 11 at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.
The Opener celebrates the opening of the Minnesota cross-country skiing season at this free event. Whether you are new to skiing or an experienced skier, the Nordic Opener offers a day of ski tours, rentals, mini-lessons and more. It is designed for entire families or individual alike. More details
Register for the Skaði’s Chase Race
Saturday, December 11 at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove
Kick off the Nordic racing season with 8K and 4K distances!
First Chance Race – Saturday January 1, 2022
Celebrate the new year with the first ski race of 2022. The race will be at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center in Mora. Specifics of the race course and length will be determined as the snowmaking season progresses. More news to follow.
This race is not only a fun way to kick off the ski season, it also provides skiers the opportunity to get in some training for the 2022 ski race season. The race begins at 11 am at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center in Mora, Minnesota.
Registration is $20 through December 31, 2021, or $30 on the morning of the race.
Snowmaking Season Has Arrived.
We are delighted to see that Mother Nature has kicked off the snowmaking season with the first, measurable snowfall. Now our incredible team of volunteer snow farmers will pick up the pace as they get ready to assemble and fire up the snowmaking operation.
The great news is that you too can help with the snowmaking. Snowmaking is an expensive operation and your donations are greatly appreciated. This Thursday 11/18 is Give to the Max Day, a one-day “giving holiday” and we hope you will consider donating to our snowmaking campaign just as the snowmaking season is beginning.
Vasaloppet USA is a 501(c)3 organization so all contributions are tax deductible, plus 100% of the proceeds will be used to cover operating expenses including equipment maintenance, electricity, gasoline, and other out-of-pocket costs, so our trail team volunteers can prepare an amazing ski trail system at the Nordic Center for all to enjoy throughout the entire ski season as well as for our 50th ski race.
Let the ski season begin.
12 Reasons to Love the Vasaloppet Videos
See Videos Here
Check these 12 mini documentaries created for the “Voices of 
Vasaloppet” art project. They currently are also accessible when walking the “Many Faces of Vasaloppet Labyrinth” located at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center Complex. The Labyrinth with its art displays is a salute to the hundreds of volunteers, past and present, who have donated their time and talents to make Vasaloppet a community success.
50th Anniversary Special Orders.
Here are two, special-order items, honoring the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Vasaloppet USA. Two really fun items for you to enjoy:
Special-edition Dala horse – In honor of the 50th anniversary, take advantage of this special-edition offer of our iconic, Swedish Dala horses, available in four different sizes. Customized as you please, ORDER HERE.
50th Anniversary Customized Tumbler – Add your own name, or company, to this high-quality insulated travel tumbler. Available in two different colors, black or blue and you may customize them as you please, ORDER HERE.
Be sure to order your special-edition Dala Horses or tumbler now. Ordering closes November 29, 2021.
