About Us

The UW-Madison Nordic Ski Team is a semi-competitive, co-ed racing team that competes in a variety of citizen races around the Midwest. Practice begins in the fall and includes running, hill-bounding, circuit workouts, and some rollerskiing twice a week. Once it snows we ski at Elver Park on the west side of Madison during the week and travel to train or race on most weekends. Race highlights include the 24 Hours of Telemark, Capitol Square Sprints, City of Lakes Loppett, and American Birkebeiner. A highlight of the second semester includes the annual spring break trip. Past destinations have included Quebec, Colorado, Jackson Hole, and Big Sky, Montana. This club is a great opportunity to ski at some of the Midwest's best nordic ski centers with a great group of people. We welcome anyone who is interested in nordic skiing. Current members range in all levels of ability and competitiveness. We provide the opportunity for all those that love nordic skiing to get on the snow!

Practice Information

Early Fall Practices:

• Tuesday, 6 pm: Meet at the bottom of Bascom Hill for a ski-bounding and plyometrics workout
• Thursday, 6 pm: Meet at the Shell for an indoor workout focusing on core strength and skiing-specific muscle groups
• Sunday, 11 am: Those who have roller skies or roller blades, meet outside the Shell to ski/blade.

Late Fall Practices (cold weather without skiable snow):

• Tuesday & Thursday, 6 pm: Meet at the Shell for an indoor workout focusing on core strength and skiing-specific muscle groups
• Sunday, 11 am: Those who have roller skies or roller blades, meet outside the Shell to ski/blade.
• All are welcome at fall practices, even if they have not yet paid dues

Winter Practices:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm: The team skis at Elver Park, weather and trail conditions permitting. Meet at the UW Fleet Lot or on S. Park Street near the Memorial Union for van pickup.
• Tuesdays, 7pm: 5K and 10K races at Elver organized by MadNorSki ($5).

Team Dues

• Full nordic team membership ($150): covers all transportation plus lodging for trips
• Local nordic team membership ($40): covers local transportation for weekday practices only
• Hoofer Ski & Snowboard Club membership required (additional $35)
• Costs for optional spring break trip not included

Other Costs (Optional)

• Apparel: If 12 or more people want uniforms, they will cost around $120 each. If less than 12 people are interested, the cost will be more than that. In addition, we plan to make T-shirts for the team again this year; typically the cost for the shirts is around $12.
• Equipment: The team does not provide skiing equipment for members. However, in early December Hoofers runs a ski resale where you can find heavily discounted equipment (new and used).
• Spring break trip: For spring break this year we are planning a trip to Snow Mountain Ranch in Colorado. Details and cost TBA.

Team Directors

Karina Katchko • Peter Holmes

For general questions or to request more information about the team, please write uwnordic@gmail.com.