MadNorSki

Madison Nordic Ski Club

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  • Ski Swap – October 24, 2026

    Date: October 24, 2026 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Location: Enjoy Winter, 8845 S. Greenview Dr. #6, Middleton, WI 53562 Equipment Drop-Off Items to Sell Shop for gear Thank you for supporting Madnorski! We are proud to offer programming for skiers aged 5-99. Your support gets more children and adults outdoors and moving. And a big…

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  • Join our coaching team

    Madnorski is hiring two coaching positions for the 2026-2027 season: Middle School Coach and Trail Kids Coach.

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  • Save the Date for the 2026 Elver Park Trail Run

    Save the Date for the 2026 Elver Park Trail Run

    Saturday, November 7, 2026

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  • 2026 Klister Klub awarded to five members

    2026 Klister Klub awarded to five members

    The Klister Klub award was presented to the following members during the May 5, 2026 Madnorski membership meeting: Thank you to these volunteers for dedication to the Madnorski community!

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  • Seeking a Part-Time Executive Director

    Help lead a vibrant, snow-loving community!Madnorski is seeking a dynamic, organized, and community-minded leader to serve as our Part-Time Executive Director (ED). This role is at the heart of our club—bringing people together through outdoor adventure, youth programming, events, and a shared love of Nordic skiing. About the RoleThe Executive Director provides overall leadership for…

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  • Junior Skiers Qualify for NENSA Championships

    Junior Skiers Qualify for NENSA Championships

    Madnorski coaching team led by Zach LaFond Hudson supported our athletes at Central Cross Country Junior Cup races this winter traveling the Midwest region as far as Duluth MN, Cable WI and closer to home in Brillion WI to the Ariens Nordic Center. Skiers racing these Junior qualifying races are eligible to earn points to…

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  • WPR explores the special Birkie Wave 70

    WPR explores the special Birkie Wave 70

    In 1983, Jim Coors and his wife, Ann Pollock, completed their very first American Birkebeiner ski marathon. The couple thought it would be their last. But they continue racing in their 70s. Photo courtesy of Jim Coors Wisconsin septuagenarians conquer the American Birkebeiner More than 170 to race in ‘Wave 70’ for skiers aged 70 and…

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  • Madnorskiers excited for the Winter Olympics

    Madnorskiers excited for the Winter Olympics

    By Gabriella Rusk Published: Feb. 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM CST WMTV15 MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The excitement for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan reaches all the way to the cross country ski trails in Wisconsin. Skiers with the Madison Nordic Ski Club will be tuning in to watch the cross country skiing events that begin…

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  • Fuel Your Best Ski Season Yet! Nutrition for the Endurance Athlete with Tara LaRowe

    Fuel Your Best Ski Season Yet! Nutrition for the Endurance Athlete with Tara LaRowe

    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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  • New Trail Names for Elver Park

    New Trail Names for Elver Park

    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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Upcoming Events

  • October 8, 2026
    Nordic walking meetup
    8:30 am
    Location: Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA

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  • October 10, 2026
    Trail Women 9 Week Dryland Training
    10:00 am
    Location: Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA

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TheMadnorski Ski Swap is a used cross country ski equipment sale. Either drop-off items the night before to sell or come buy gear, (or both)! If your items sell, MadNorSki will keep 25% of this amount for youth and adult programming, and you will receive 75% of the sale price. You may choose to donate 100% to the club if you desire. Details, sellers forms, and volunteer sign up list at www.madnorski.org/ski-swap-october-24-2026/ ...
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Looking for a fun, fall trail race to add to your calendar? Join us at the Elver Park Trail Run Saturday, November 7th 2026 at Elver Park in Madison, WI - now with professional timing! With a 10K run, 5K run/walk, and 1K free kids run there's something for everyone. Raffle prizes after the races are done, you could even win a treadmill courtesy of Johnson Health Tech. More info at www.madnorski.org/elver-park-trail-run/ ...
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Registration for our HS and MS Juniors programs is now open! The Madnorski Juniors team seeks to instill the love of skiing, to promote a healthy, active outdoor lifestyle, and ultimately, to instill the highest standards of sportsmanship, competition and collaboration among our team members as we compete in the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League and CXC Junior and Youth Cups. More info and registration at www.madnorski.org/juniorsabout/juniors-winter-program/ ...
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