MadNorSki

Madison Nordic Ski Club

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  • Madnorski Vendor Fair – Nov 9, 2024

    Madnorski Vendor Fair – Nov 9, 2024

    Join Us and get ready for your outdoor adventure! **🏔 Explore Premium Gear and Equipment: Dive into a diverse collection of top-quality gear, wax, and equipment. From beginners to experts, find the perfect fit for your cross-country skiing adventures. **🗣 Engage with Experts: Have insightful conversations with knowledgeable representatives and suppliers. Get expert advice on choosing the right…

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  • Elver Trail Run – Nov 2, 2024

    Elver Trail Run – Nov 2, 2024

    Check out the 2024 Elver Trail Run t-shirt! Must register by October 20 to order your t-shirt. This is a great event for the whole family! For more information about the run go to https://www.madnorski.org/elver-park-trail-run/

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  • Ski Swap – October 26, 2024

    Ski Swap – October 26, 2024

    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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  • dryland & donuts

    dryland & donuts

    When: Friday’s at 7:00 AM  Where: Greenbush Bakery, 1402 Regent St, Madison, WI 53711 Who: Runners who ski and skiers who run, all paces, strollers too What: Start your Friday with some morning miles and a sugar buzz! Meet at Greenbush and head out promptly at 7. Routes will vary weekly but expect to explore UW’s Lakeshore, Monona Bay,…

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  • Social Ride on Monday Sep 16, 2024

    Social Ride on Monday Sep 16, 2024

    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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  • Trail Women Kick-off Meeting on Sept 21, 2024

    Trail Women Kick-off Meeting on Sept 21, 2024

    The Madnorski Trail Women already have a busy fall season of training options planned. Our first official event is our annual Kick Off meeting where we will meet each other, welcome new women to the group and talk about fall and winter events and programs. We plan monthly hikes in the fall, an awesome 10-week…

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  • Juniors Program looking for Assistant Coach

    Juniors Program looking for Assistant Coach

    Coach Jay Sween, who many of you know, has coached for Madnorski as both an assistant and head coach for years and is now moving to Ironwood to be the Executive Director for ABR — Anderson Bluffs & River Trails!  We are thrilled for him and we are now in need of a new assistant coach. The…

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  • Madnorski at “Ride the Drive”

    Madnorski at “Ride the Drive”

    What is Ride the Drive? It’s thousands of happy healthy people coming together to experience parks and open streets in a single, one-day, free, community event. Since the inaugural Ride the Drive in 2009, this event continues to celebrate Madison’s commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle focusing on the environmental and economic impacts and the…

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  • Winter Recreation for Madison & Middleton–Be Informed & Show Support

    Winter Recreation for Madison & Middleton–Be Informed & Show Support

    City of Madison With a 22 million dollar shortfall in the operating budget, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has asked all city agencies to prepare a 2025 budget with a 5% cut, which threatens many programs and services we all cherish, including winter recreation. In addition, the mayor has asked the City Council to consider a property tax referendum for the November…

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  • Nordic Walking Events this Summer!

    Nordic Walking Events this Summer!

    Free Nordic Walking Lessons: Turn your walk into a full-body workout with Nordic walking! Nordic walking is very popular in Europe and is growing in popularity here in the US. Madnorski is partnering with Madison Parks offering free classes this summer. Participants of all ages are welcome. We will explore three different  parks over the summer showing how to…

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Upcoming Events

  • October 17, 2024
    Thu Morning Nordic Walking Meetup
    8:00 am
    Location: Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA

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  • October 18, 2024
    Dryland & Donuts
    7:00 am
    Location: Greenbush Bakery, 1402 Regent St, Madison, WI 53711, USA

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  • October 19, 2024
    COED Nordic Training
    8:00 am
    Location: Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA

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Thank you to our social committee members (Madison F, Jake G, and Dory O) and Walt M for helping with a fun October event– Rollerski/Hike and weenie roast at Lake Farm Park. We had a great turnout on a beautiful night next to Lake Waubesa. A chill was in the air -- Madnorskiers are getting excited for winter! ❄️ ... See MoreSee Less
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MadNorSki Dryland & Donuts! Friday mornings at 7 am. Meet at Greenbush on Regent for a run then circle back at 8 am for coffee and/or a donut. We have been a small group so far and looking to grow. Join us! More info at: www.madnorski.org/dryland-donuts/ ... See MoreSee Less
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After Nordic walking this morning, Madnorskiers saw Madison Parks further beautifying Elver Park with native plants! This will add year-round interest with color and texture--and pollinators will probably appreciate it too! 🐝🦋 Thank you, Madison Parks! ... See MoreSee Less
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