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		4th Annual Elver Trail Run
		
November 1, 2025 
4th Annual Elver Trail Run 
9:00 am-11:00 am 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA  
	 
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		Trail Women: 10-week Dryland Training
		
November 1, 2025 
Trail Women: 10-week Dryland Training 
10:00 am-11:00 am 
Get ready for the ski season with ski specific drills and training on land. Wear your running shoes, bring poles and water belt/bottle. This is a great way to acclimate to the colder temps, work on ski specific training drills and exercises including ski walking and low impact hill interval training, and it is FUN training in a supportive group! This is a progressive program and consistent attendance/training leads to the most benefit. 
Date: Saturdays, October 18 – December 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am Location: Elver Park Cost: $55 and must be a current Madnorski member Volunteer Head Coach: Sue Gallagher 
To register, please go to the members-only section and click on Trail Women or click on link: https://www.madnorski.org/trail-women-group/. (Password protected — must be a current member for access) 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
 
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		COED Dryland Training
		
November 2, 2025 
COED Dryland Training 
8:30 am-10:00 am 
Build strength, endurance, and ski-specific fitness with dynamic warmups, pole running & hiking, intervals, and strength work—no matter your ability level. Perfect for Nordic skiers wanting to hit the snow fit and fast when winter arrives!  
Dates: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14 
Where: MEET BEHIND THE MAIN SHELTER AT ELVER PARK 
Logistics & Details
This group will be run as a casual meet-up format—no cost to participate!  We simply ask that everyone be a current Madison Nordic Ski Club member to support our Nordic community and the work of our volunteer groomers. 
What to Bring/Wear: 
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Running shoes or sturdy trail shoes 
 
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Ski poles (chest height for running/bounding) 
 
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Water bottle and comfortable workout clothes 
 
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Layers appropriate for the weather 
 
 
Structure Each Week:
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Dynamic warm-up (10 min) – mobility, drills, vigorous pole walking/light jog
 
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Main set (40–50 min)
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Ladder drills or bounding intervals on hill
 
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Ski-specific drills: classic stride drills, crossovers, pole lunges, etc 
 
 
 
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Strength & Stretching (10–20 min) 
 
 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
 
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		Juniors Kick Off Meeting
		
November 3, 2025 
Juniors Kick Off Meeting 
5:30 pm-7:30 pm 
Meeting to go over team schedule, meet coaches, answer questions about the season.  Potluck too! We will have the fireplaces going, but dress in layers. 
 
Vilas Park Shelter, 1602 Vilas Park Dr, Madison, WI 53715, USA 
	 
 
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		Board Meeting
		
November 5, 2025 
Board Meeting 
7:30 pm-8:30 pm 
 
  
	 
 
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		Nordic Walking Meet Up
		
November 6, 2025 
Nordic Walking Meet Up 
8:30 am-9:30 am 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA  
	 
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		Learn to Nordic Walk
		
November 6, 2025 
Learn to Nordic Walk 
5:30 pm-6:45 pm 
Madnorski instructors in partnership with Madison Parks Learn-to-series will offer free Nordic walking lessons over the summer. The dates for these lessons are listed below. Participants do not need to bring poles — we will fit you with poles when you arrive. If you already have walking poles, feel free to bring them! Participants must register in advance at Madison Parks Learn-to-series. 
Madison Parks Learn-To Nordic Walk Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Elver Park 5:30-7:00 pm Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Door Creek Park 5:30-7:00 pm Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025 at Owen Conservation Park 5:30-7:00 pm Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 at Elver Park 5:30-6:45 pm REGISTER HERE 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
 
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		Trail Work Day at Door Creek
		
November 8, 2025 
Trail Work Day at Door Creek 
9:00 am-12:00 pm 
We will be spreading mulch, cutting back bushes and getting the trails ready for snow!  Trail work effort will be led by Madnorski grooming team in partnership with Madison Parks. 
We ask that all volunteers register in advance on the Madison Parks website: Door Creek Park November 8 
Limited to 30 volunteers 
Thank you for helping us get ready for the winter! 
 
Door Creek Park, 7035 Littlemore Dr, Madison, WI 53718, USA 
	 
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		Trail Women: 10-week Dryland Training
		
November 8, 2025 
Trail Women: 10-week Dryland Training 
10:00 am-11:00 am 
Get ready for the ski season with ski specific drills and training on land. Wear your running shoes, bring poles and water belt/bottle. This is a great way to acclimate to the colder temps, work on ski specific training drills and exercises including ski walking and low impact hill interval training, and it is FUN training in a supportive group! This is a progressive program and consistent attendance/training leads to the most benefit. 
Date: Saturdays, October 18 – December 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am Location: Elver Park Cost: $55 and must be a current Madnorski member Volunteer Head Coach: Sue Gallagher 
To register, please go to the members-only section and click on Trail Women or click on link: https://www.madnorski.org/trail-women-group/. (Password protected — must be a current member for access) 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
 
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		COED Dryland Training
		
November 9, 2025 
COED Dryland Training 
8:30 am-10:00 am 
Build strength, endurance, and ski-specific fitness with dynamic warmups, pole running & hiking, intervals, and strength work—no matter your ability level. Perfect for Nordic skiers wanting to hit the snow fit and fast when winter arrives!  
Dates: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14 
Where: MEET BEHIND THE MAIN SHELTER AT ELVER PARK 
Logistics & Details
This group will be run as a casual meet-up format—no cost to participate!  We simply ask that everyone be a current Madison Nordic Ski Club member to support our Nordic community and the work of our volunteer groomers. 
What to Bring/Wear: 
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Running shoes or sturdy trail shoes 
 
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Ski poles (chest height for running/bounding) 
 
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Water bottle and comfortable workout clothes 
 
- 
Layers appropriate for the weather 
 
 
Structure Each Week:
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Dynamic warm-up (10 min) – mobility, drills, vigorous pole walking/light jog
 
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Main set (40–50 min)
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Ladder drills or bounding intervals on hill
 
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Ski-specific drills: classic stride drills, crossovers, pole lunges, etc 
 
 
 
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Strength & Stretching (10–20 min) 
 
 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
 
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		Club Meeting– Open House at Enjoy Winter
		
November 10, 2025 
Club Meeting– Open House at Enjoy Winter 
6:00 pm-7:30 pm 
Come explore the offerings for Nordic sports at Enjoy Winter! 
- Check out apparel and equipment
 
- Wax Demonstration in warehouse
 
- See where the Junior team hosts wax parties
 
- Take advantage of the Madnorski discount
 
- Schedule time in afternoon for marking kick zones on existing classic skis
 
 
 
EnjoyWinter, 8845 S Greenview Dr Ste 5-6, Middleton, WI 53562, USA 
	 
 
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		Nordic Walking Meet Up
		
November 13, 2025 
Nordic Walking Meet Up 
8:30 am-9:30 am 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA  
	 
 
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		Trail Work Day at Elver Park
		
November 15, 2025 
Trail Work Day at Elver Park 
9:00 am-12:00 pm 
Spreading mulch, Buckthorn removal along the lit trails, and cutting back brush.  Getting the trails ready for snow!  Madnorski grooming and trails team will lead this event in partnership with Madison Parks. 
We ask that all volunteers register in advance at Madison Parks website: Elver Park November 15 
Limited to 30 volunteers 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
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		Trail Women: 10-week Dryland Training
		
November 15, 2025 
Trail Women: 10-week Dryland Training 
10:00 am-11:00 am 
Get ready for the ski season with ski specific drills and training on land. Wear your running shoes, bring poles and water belt/bottle. This is a great way to acclimate to the colder temps, work on ski specific training drills and exercises including ski walking and low impact hill interval training, and it is FUN training in a supportive group! This is a progressive program and consistent attendance/training leads to the most benefit. 
Date: Saturdays, October 18 – December 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am Location: Elver Park Cost: $55 and must be a current Madnorski member Volunteer Head Coach: Sue Gallagher 
To register, please go to the members-only section and click on Trail Women or click on link: https://www.madnorski.org/trail-women-group/. (Password protected — must be a current member for access) 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
 
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		COED Dryland Training
		
November 16, 2025 
COED Dryland Training 
8:30 am-10:00 am 
Build strength, endurance, and ski-specific fitness with dynamic warmups, pole running & hiking, intervals, and strength work—no matter your ability level. Perfect for Nordic skiers wanting to hit the snow fit and fast when winter arrives!  
Dates: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14 
Where: MEET BEHIND THE MAIN SHELTER AT ELVER PARK 
Logistics & Details
This group will be run as a casual meet-up format—no cost to participate!  We simply ask that everyone be a current Madison Nordic Ski Club member to support our Nordic community and the work of our volunteer groomers. 
What to Bring/Wear: 
- 
Running shoes or sturdy trail shoes 
 
- 
Ski poles (chest height for running/bounding) 
 
- 
Water bottle and comfortable workout clothes 
 
- 
Layers appropriate for the weather 
 
 
Structure Each Week:
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Dynamic warm-up (10 min) – mobility, drills, vigorous pole walking/light jog
 
- 
Main set (40–50 min)
- 
Ladder drills or bounding intervals on hill
 
- 
Ski-specific drills: classic stride drills, crossovers, pole lunges, etc 
 
 
 
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Strength & Stretching (10–20 min) 
 
 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
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		Trail Women Fall Hike
		
November 16, 2025 
Trail Women Fall Hike 
10:00 am-11:30 am 
Picnic Point and beyond!  Meet at Raymer's Cove. 
 
Raymer's Cove, 2900 Lake Mendota Dr, Madison, WI 53705, USA 
	 
 
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		Youth Committee Meeting
		
November 17, 2025 
Youth Committee Meeting 
7:00 am-7:45 am 
 
  
	 
 
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		Nordic Walking Meet Up
		
November 20, 2025 
Nordic Walking Meet Up 
8:30 am-9:30 am 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA  
	 
 
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		Trail Women: 10-week Dryland Training
		
November 22, 2025 
Trail Women: 10-week Dryland Training 
10:00 am-11:00 am 
Get ready for the ski season with ski specific drills and training on land. Wear your running shoes, bring poles and water belt/bottle. This is a great way to acclimate to the colder temps, work on ski specific training drills and exercises including ski walking and low impact hill interval training, and it is FUN training in a supportive group! This is a progressive program and consistent attendance/training leads to the most benefit. 
Date: Saturdays, October 18 – December 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am Location: Elver Park Cost: $55 and must be a current Madnorski member Volunteer Head Coach: Sue Gallagher 
To register, please go to the members-only section and click on Trail Women or click on link: https://www.madnorski.org/trail-women-group/. (Password protected — must be a current member for access) 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
 
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		COED Dryland Training
		
November 23, 2025 
COED Dryland Training 
8:30 am-10:00 am 
Build strength, endurance, and ski-specific fitness with dynamic warmups, pole running & hiking, intervals, and strength work—no matter your ability level. Perfect for Nordic skiers wanting to hit the snow fit and fast when winter arrives!  
Dates: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14 
Where: MEET BEHIND THE MAIN SHELTER AT ELVER PARK 
Logistics & Details
This group will be run as a casual meet-up format—no cost to participate!  We simply ask that everyone be a current Madison Nordic Ski Club member to support our Nordic community and the work of our volunteer groomers. 
What to Bring/Wear: 
- 
Running shoes or sturdy trail shoes 
 
- 
Ski poles (chest height for running/bounding) 
 
- 
Water bottle and comfortable workout clothes 
 
- 
Layers appropriate for the weather 
 
 
Structure Each Week:
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Dynamic warm-up (10 min) – mobility, drills, vigorous pole walking/light jog
 
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Main set (40–50 min)
- 
Ladder drills or bounding intervals on hill
 
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Ski-specific drills: classic stride drills, crossovers, pole lunges, etc 
 
 
 
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Strength & Stretching (10–20 min) 
 
 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
 
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		Nordic Walking Meet Up
		
November 27, 2025 
Nordic Walking Meet Up 
8:30 am-9:30 am 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA  
	 
 
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		Trail Women: 10-week Dryland Training
		
November 29, 2025 
Trail Women: 10-week Dryland Training 
10:00 am-11:00 am 
Get ready for the ski season with ski specific drills and training on land. Wear your running shoes, bring poles and water belt/bottle. This is a great way to acclimate to the colder temps, work on ski specific training drills and exercises including ski walking and low impact hill interval training, and it is FUN training in a supportive group! This is a progressive program and consistent attendance/training leads to the most benefit. 
Date: Saturdays, October 18 – December 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am Location: Elver Park Cost: $55 and must be a current Madnorski member Volunteer Head Coach: Sue Gallagher 
To register, please go to the members-only section and click on Trail Women or click on link: https://www.madnorski.org/trail-women-group/. (Password protected — must be a current member for access) 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
 
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		COED Dryland Training
		
November 30, 2025 
COED Dryland Training 
8:30 am-10:00 am 
Build strength, endurance, and ski-specific fitness with dynamic warmups, pole running & hiking, intervals, and strength work—no matter your ability level. Perfect for Nordic skiers wanting to hit the snow fit and fast when winter arrives!  
Dates: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14 
Where: MEET BEHIND THE MAIN SHELTER AT ELVER PARK 
Logistics & Details
This group will be run as a casual meet-up format—no cost to participate!  We simply ask that everyone be a current Madison Nordic Ski Club member to support our Nordic community and the work of our volunteer groomers. 
What to Bring/Wear: 
- 
Running shoes or sturdy trail shoes 
 
- 
Ski poles (chest height for running/bounding) 
 
- 
Water bottle and comfortable workout clothes 
 
- 
Layers appropriate for the weather 
 
 
Structure Each Week:
- 
Dynamic warm-up (10 min) – mobility, drills, vigorous pole walking/light jog
 
- 
Main set (40–50 min)
- 
Ladder drills or bounding intervals on hill
 
- 
Ski-specific drills: classic stride drills, crossovers, pole lunges, etc 
 
 
 
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Strength & Stretching (10–20 min) 
 
 
 
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA 
	 
 
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