Discover how smart, sustainable nutrition can elevate your training and recovery. Tara LaRowe will break down evidence-based fueling strategies—what to eat pre/during/post workouts, how needs vary by age and activity level, and how to choose supplements wisely. Expect a 40–45 minute presentation plus 20 minutes of Nordic-ski-specific activities and Q&A. You’ll leave with practical tools,

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Madison Nordic Ski Club and Madison Parks worked together this past fall to create meaningful names for the trails at Elver. Last year we had asked members to submit suggestions for names that honor the flora and fauna or the terrain of the park. Some of our favorite names were “Outer Limits,” “Pine Needle Drop,”

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This is a used cross country ski equipment sale.  Either drop-off items the evening before to sell or come buy gear, (or both)!  If your items sell, MadNorSki Programs will keep 25% of this amount, and you will receive 75% of this amount. If you would like, you may include “or best offer” for flexibility

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What: Hike with club members out to the point and along the Lakeshore. For those who can stay while the sky darkens, we will have a fire at Fire Circle 2.Date: Monday, September 29, 2025Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pmWhere: Park at Lot 130, 2003 University Bay Dr Who: All are welcome!  Meet at the stone wall entrance to the Picnic Point trail. The

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Social ride starting at Olin Park at 5:30 pm and ending at Bandit Taco on the Southwest bike trail around sunset, so bring lights!! Who? – MadNorski members who like to ride bicycles! Meeting point– Olin Park parking lot, 5:30 pm or along route. Capital City Trail route – This is a well-loved bike loop that travels past many

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Mark Webber is a dedicated club member and avid Nordic skiing enthusiast with a longstanding commitment to Madnorski. In December 2022, Mark joined the Madnorski Board of Directors and assumed the role of vice president, where his steady leadership has made a significant impact. Known for his quiet yet confident demeanor, Mark has been instrumental

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Click the link below to read the annual report. The Letter from the President is printed below and is also in the report. Thank you! Annual Report 2024-25 Dear Madison Nordic Community, As we wrap up another season, I would like to celebrate all that we accomplished given the meager winter conditions we’ve had the

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After 30 years as owners of ABR Trails in Ironwood, Michigan, Eric Anderson and Angela Santini are ready to retire and will be preserving their legacy of the beloved ABR trails for future generations by donating land, equipment, and buildings to the nonprofit Anderson Bluffs & River Trails Foundation.  The Foundation will begin running ski operations in

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Madison Nordic Ski Club is thrilled to be sending four junior skiers to US Junior National Championships in Soldier Hollow, Utah and two skiers to the Canadian National Championships in Canmore, Alberta over the next two weeks. All of the skiers competed this winter in the Central Cross Country Skiing Junior Cup series where top

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MadNorSki Executive Director Tamara Bryant was interviewed for the Madison Magazine article “It is not ‘business as usual’ for winter sports industry” by reporter Gabby Shell. Shell creates an interesting article looking at various perspectives on the changing winter patterns we all have been noticing. https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/its-not-business-as-usual-for-the-winter-sports-industry/article_fd17bbe8-c396-11ef-89e6-fbdef15603ba.html Madnorski Trail Kids working on downhill skills — January

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