Venue:
Giant's Ridge
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Details:
| Registration: | Open Apply To Volunteer Register Skier |
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| Meets: | Sunday 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM |
| Starts: | Jan. 5, 2025 |
| Dates: | Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23 |
| Classic Rentals: | Club Rentals Classic - online - $50.00 |
| Skate Rentals: | Club Rentals Skate - online - $50.00 |
| 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 |
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