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Tom Giese Skier Development Fund
Tom Giese Skier Development Fund
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.

December 2024.
Tom loved seeing progress and reminded us that we “could see it too if we would just pick our head up long enough.” So, three years after starting this fund and supporting young skiers in the community, we thought we would take a moment to assess our progress.
During these first three years, we have supported:
- ski packages for first time skiers
- classic skis, skate boots, and poles for the high school ski team
- entry fees to athletes attending Junior National Qualifying races
- expenses related to athletes attending Junior Nationals
- athlete summer training camp fees
- high school graduation scholarship for skiers going on to compete in college
In all, we have given over $12,000 back to the local ski community! While we are extremely proud to carry on Tom’s legacy, we can’t do it without your support. There is still a lot of work to do to ensure that anyone that wants to try the sport of cross-country skiing can afford to do so and those that are trying to reach a high level can access the opportunities they need to. Together, along with gracious support of the Mora Vasaloppet organization, we can continue to make progress.
And anyone that donates $100 or more will get one of these sweet navy hats (see below) to wear proudly and spread the word. This is the first edition of the TGSDF commemorative hat and they are going fast. If you don’t want your head to get cold this winter while skiing, you better hurry.
Help us continue his legacy to get more kids on skis and keep the local athletes progressing.
See you on the trails this winter!
The Giese Family

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