Venue:

Giant's Ridge

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Details:

Registration: Open • Apply To VolunteerRegister Skier
Meets: Sunday
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Starts: Jan. 7, 2024
Dates: Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 25, Mar 3
Classic Rentals: Club Rentals Classic - online - $25.00
Membership: $40.00
Ski Pass Required: Giants Ridge Ski Pass for skiers 7 and over
Leader: Jenna Dickinson
Email: giantsridge@myxc.org
Skill Levels Offered: Level 1-6 Classic and Skate

K Leader Board:

Eisa O. 160 KM.
Ellie B. 137 KM.
Felicia S. 110 KM.
Carly E. 87 KM.
Ada F. 72.50 KM.
Asher E. 55 KM.
Romeo H. 52 KM.
Emma G S. 44 KM.
Zaden B. 34 KM.
Corbin W. 32 KM.
Kylie K. 31 KM.
Micah B. 31 KM.

Welcome to the MYXC SkiSparks at Giants Ridge in BIWABIK!

Our club was organized to bring the joy of cross-country skiing to skiers aged 5 to 15. The Giants Ridge Cross-Country Ski Club is organized by volunteer coordinators and coaches.

When: Join us Sunday afternoons 2:00 - 3:00p.m. Eight sessions: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 3. Mar. 10 will be a make-up day. The first class will run longer (1:00 - 3:00PM) for equipment fitting & new skier orientation.

Where: Giants Ridge Timing Building (directly across from the hotel - at the base of the ski hill).

What: Fun and Games on skis, basic skill development. Children earn snowflake pins as they advance in their skill levels.

Cost:

  • $40 = MYXC membership
  • $15 = Giants Ridge trail pass ONLY during MYXC sessions unless age 6 or under.
  • $25 = MYXC equipment rental for the 2023/24 season.
  • Proof (printed receipts) of MYXC payment & Giants Ridge Waiver completion is required.

Waiver: Every skier MUST access Giants Ridge's waiver and electronically fill it out via the Giants Ridge website. Choose the Daily Alpine Lift & Cross-Country Trail Pass Agreement Release of Liability, Indemnification, and Waiver of Legal Rights. Giants Ridge staff will be checking each skier has completed the waiver.

  • Equipment: Skis/boots/poles are available on a first come basis for use during class, or you can rent equipment and take home.
  • Proof (printed receipts) of MYXC payment is required.

Early Equipment Pick-up: Families that rent for the season may pick up equipment Sunday 12/10/2023, 2pm-3pm at the Giants Ridge Timing Building. $50 check written to MYXC is required to rent equipment. Checks will be returned when equipment is returned at the end of the season.

Parents: Any help with the program is appreciated! Volunteer help is necessary to run the program. Volunteer Registration with MYXC and Abuse Prevent Training through MYXC is required.

Communication: In addition to this site, follow us on Facebook, and the TeamReach app. For TeamReach use group code: MYSL-GR