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As a 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization, Vasaloppet USA is committed to promoting a healthy and active outdoor lifestyle, fostering economic and social benefits through cross-country skiing, and providing opportunities for youth, families, and serious competitors. You can contribute to our mission in two meaningful ways: by supporting the Nordic Center or donating to the Tom Giese Skier Development Fund. Your generosity helps us create memorable experiences and nurture a love for outdoor activities in our community. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals of all ages and abilities through the joy of skiing and related activities.

The Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center and its trail system are a labor of love, 100% managed by volunteers and financed through donations. This community facility offers open access to the public, allowing everyone to enjoy cross-country skiing throughout the ski season and participate in the race. Your tax-deductible donations play a crucial role in offsetting the costs and maintaining this beautiful skiing haven. Our volunteer snow farmers invest countless hours creating and spreading snow on the trails, an intensive and expensive operation. Meanwhile, our dedicated trail team works tirelessly to groom and maintain the trails during the ski season, and they continue their efforts during the summer, widening, trimming, mowing, and smoothing the trails. We deeply appreciate the unwavering commitment of our volunteers, whose hard work ensures that the Vasaloppet Nordic Center remains one of the best ski destinations in Minnesota. Your generous contributions help preserve this valuable resource for all to enjoy, both during the ski season and throughout the year.

Development

Honoring the late Tom Giese, ski coach, community leader, and father of seven-time Vasaloppet USA champion Chad Giese. The mission of the Tom Giese Skier Development Fund is to continue helping the development of youth skiers through a wide range of activities such as providing funding for equipment, training programs, camps and national competitions, and coaching.
Here is a letter from the Giese family explaining how the Tom Giese Skier Development Fund has been put to action in the youth skier community.