Saturday, February 16, 2013
Checking out trails or sledding hills? Make sure to find out the snow conditions first.
The following was provided by Three Rivers Park District as of Feb. 14, 2013. For more information, call the trail hotline at 763-559-6778. Three Rivers Park District parks are open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, facility hours vary. Open Sledding Hills Good Trail Conditions Fair Trail Conditions Check out the individual park pages for ski trail maps. Some facilities offer ski rental.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
From beginner to intermediate, cross county ski lessons are available Feb. 10-16, 2013 in the Three Rivers Park District.
The following information was provided by Three Rivers Park District. Reservations may be required. Visit the Three Rivers Park District website for more information. Ski-Skating I: Basics Sunday, Feb.10, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove. Learn beginning ski-skating techniques, including efficient edging, gliding and control. Prior classic skiing experience is required. Cost is $22 or $37 with ski rental. This lesson is for ages 13+. Reference activity number #122391-13. Classic Beginner I: Basics Sunday, Feb. 10, from 12:30-2 p.m., at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove. This class covers cross-country skiing basics, including putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, diagonal stride, …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
From beginners to intermediate, a variety of cross county skiing lessons are available Jan. 26, 2013 to Feb. 9, 2013.
Reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference the activity number listed below. Information provided by Three Rivers Park District. FRENCH REGIONAL PARK Classic Beginner I: Basics Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10-11:30 a.m., at French Regional Park, Plymouth. This class covers cross-country skiing basics, including putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, diagonal stride, stopping, turning, and a brief introduction to small hills. For novice skiers and those who want to review. Reservations required. Cost is $18 or $28 with ski rental. This class is for ages 13+. Reference activity number #125188-04. Classic II: Intermediate Saturday, Jan. 26, from 12:30-2 p.m., at French Regional Park, Plymouth. This…
Saturday, December 15, 2012
From cross country to Nordic to beginner lessons, the Three Rivers Park District offers several skiing options during the winter of 2012-2013.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Information provided by Three Rivers Park District. To register for the following activities, call 763-559-6700 and reference the activity number or visit the Three Rivers Park District website. Morning Traveling Nordic Ski Club The Morning Traveling Ski Club meets on Wednesday mornings, Jan. 2 through Feb. 20, from 10-11:30 a.m. The club will meet at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, on Jan. 2 and 9, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, on Jan. 16 and 23, at French Regional Park, Plymouth, on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, and at Baker Park Reserve, Medina, on Feb. 13 and 20. Cost for the eight-session club is $90 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #122511-02. This program is …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Plan early to prevent the winter break blues with some upcoming events offered in the Three Rivers Park District in Hennepin County.
The Three Rivers Park District provided the following for 2012. Call 763-559-6700 for more information. Ski Lessons, Snowshoeing, Tubing, Snowboarding and Sledding Throughout the winter months, Three Rivers Parks around the Twin Cities offer a variety of activities. Check the Three Rivers website for hours, cost (if applicable) and details. Activities include: cross-country ski lessons, sledding, tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing downhill and telemark skiing, snowboarding Winter Solstice Celebration Celebrate the longest night of the year. On Friday, Dec. 21, from 7-9 p.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center, in North Mississippi Regional Park, Brooklyn Center, explore the origins of holiday traditions in different cultures. Create a …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Learning how to ski or need a refresher? Check out one of several options for lessons at the Elm Creek Park Reserve Winter Recreation area Dec. 8-13, 2012.
The following was provided by the Three Rivers Park District. Reservations are required and classes fill fast. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference the activity number listed below. All lessons are at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Ski-Skating I: Basics Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove. Learn beginning ski-skating techniques, including efficient edging, gliding and control. Prior classic skiing experience is recommended. Cost is $22, or $37 with ski rental. This lesson is for ages 13+. Reference activity number #122391-01. Sunday, Dec. 9, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove. Learn beginning ski-skating techniques, including efficient edging, …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Nearby Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area or Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area have snow for all your winter winter recreational needs.
Have you resolved to get out and get active in 2012? Get started this New Year’s weekend at the Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area or Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area, where the Three Rivers Park Distric has plenty of snow to enjoy a variety of cardio and adrenaline inducing activities. Feel the burn while enjoying 2.5 kilometers of packed and groomed cross-country ski trails. No skis? No problem—classic and skate ski rentals are available. Don’t know how? Again, there’s no excuse. Group and private lessons are available for all ability levels. Looking for a winter thrill? Grind a rail on the snowboarding terrain park. Never been snowboarding? Snowboarding lessons are available for children and adults. That’s right, mom and dad, you can learn …
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sun & Ski brings a complete line of clothing and accessories to the shores of Lake Minnetonka.
A familiar name in the outdoor apparal game returns to Wayzata this week. Jim McWethy and his wife, Robin, today opened Sun & Ski, the newest business to join the Lake Street commercial district. The new store carries a wide range of sporting gear and accessories for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. "I think there's a niche for a business like ours, and we're excited to be filling it," Jim McWethy said. Area residents may recognize the McWethys from their many years at the Wayzata Ski Hut, an operation that recently closed. The McWethys say they are excited to reconnect with longtime customers and friends. Jim McWethy stressed the importance of a locale in Wayzata, a place he has called home most of his life. "I feel like I know the …
Ann Schinas
11:25 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
We will have lots of public cross-country ski lesson opportunities this winter at Elm Creek as well as at other Three Rivers Park District parks, including at Hyland, Carver, French, Baker, and Cleary parks (check out our webiste at threeriversparks.org). If you'd prefer a private lesson call us at 763-694-7718. Now let's hope the weather reports are correct and we get snow this weekend! more ›