Brainerd Nordic Ski Club works to promote Nordic skiing in the Brainerd Area. The BNSC maintains and grooms three trail systems in the Brainerd Area and supports the Brainerd Chapter of the Minnesota Youth Ski League for skiers between 4-14 years of age.
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The club would like to thank the North Star Ski Touring Club for their generous sponsoring grant towards our new grooming snowmobile. Your support of the Brainerd Nordic Ski Club is appreciated!
Upcoming Events
49th Annual Lumberjack Jaunt 2023_results.pdf
Saturday January 28, 2023 at the Northland Arboretum Brainerd, Minnesota
In its 49th year, the Lumberjack Jaunt will be held on Saturday January 28, 2023 at the Brainerd Northland Arboretum.
Registration link: https://lumberjackjaunt.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=4822
Registration Details
❄ Register by January 2nd for discounted entry fee.
❄ Reduced registration fee for skiers 18 and under.
Race Details
❄ Classic Distances - 6 km and 16 km
❄ Skate Distances - 6 km and 16 km
❄ Free Kids Race - ages 4 to 12 - 1 km and 2 km
❄ Lunch provided after the race, included with registration fee
❄ Terrific prizes for race winners and valuable door prizes for race participants!
Schedule
9:00 AM - Registration & Bib Pick Up.
11:00 AM - Free kids race for ages 4 to 12
12:00 PM - Racing starts with the classic races followed by the freestyle races at 12:10 PM
❄ Awards and Meal (free with entry) to follow the completion of the races.
Free Kids Race
Free kids race with age appropriate distances up to 2 km (ages 4 to 12). The Lumberjack Jaunt is a family oriented ski race. We encourage skiers of all abilities to come out and ski and enjoy the trails at the Northland Arboretum.
In its 49th year, the 2023 Brainerd Nordic Ski Club’s Lumberjack Jaunt will be back in person. Ski distances of 6 or 16 km, skate or classic techniques. Free short races for kids 12 and under.
Register by January 2nd for discounted entry fee.
Reduced registration fee for skiers 18 and under.
Early entry $25 ($15 18 and under) through January 2
$30 ($20 18 and under) through January 19
Race Day $35 ($25 18 and under).
lumberjackjaunt@gmail.com
Lumberjack Jaunt long sleeve shirts can be ordered here!
Only $5!
Place your order by January 15, and your shirt will be ready to pick up at the race!
Join or Renew Online or by Mail In Form
The club would like to thank the North Star Ski Touring Club for their generous sponsoring grant towards our new grooming snowmobile. Your support of the Brainerd Nordic Ski Club is appreciated!
Upcoming Events
49th Annual Lumberjack Jaunt 2023_results.pdf
Saturday January 28, 2023 at the Northland Arboretum Brainerd, Minnesota
In its 49th year, the Lumberjack Jaunt will be held on Saturday January 28, 2023 at the Brainerd Northland Arboretum.
Registration link: https://lumberjackjaunt.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=4822
Registration Details
❄ Register by January 2nd for discounted entry fee.
❄ Reduced registration fee for skiers 18 and under.
Race Details
❄ Classic Distances - 6 km and 16 km
❄ Skate Distances - 6 km and 16 km
❄ Free Kids Race - ages 4 to 12 - 1 km and 2 km
❄ Lunch provided after the race, included with registration fee
❄ Terrific prizes for race winners and valuable door prizes for race participants!
Schedule
9:00 AM - Registration & Bib Pick Up.
11:00 AM - Free kids race for ages 4 to 12
12:00 PM - Racing starts with the classic races followed by the freestyle races at 12:10 PM
❄ Awards and Meal (free with entry) to follow the completion of the races.
Free Kids Race
Free kids race with age appropriate distances up to 2 km (ages 4 to 12). The Lumberjack Jaunt is a family oriented ski race. We encourage skiers of all abilities to come out and ski and enjoy the trails at the Northland Arboretum.
In its 49th year, the 2023 Brainerd Nordic Ski Club’s Lumberjack Jaunt will be back in person. Ski distances of 6 or 16 km, skate or classic techniques. Free short races for kids 12 and under.
Register by January 2nd for discounted entry fee.
Reduced registration fee for skiers 18 and under.
Early entry $25 ($15 18 and under) through January 2
$30 ($20 18 and under) through January 19
Race Day $35 ($25 18 and under).
lumberjackjaunt@gmail.com
Lumberjack Jaunt long sleeve shirts can be ordered here!
Only $5!
Place your order by January 15, and your shirt will be ready to pick up at the race!
Past Event Photo's
Annual Lumberjack Jaunt Ski Race
(photo credit: Kelly Humphrey and the Brainerd Dispatch)
Annual Lumberjack Jaunt Ski Race
(photo credit: Kelly Humphrey and the Brainerd Dispatch)
Annual Brainerd Lakes Area Ski Swap Held At Forestview Middle School
Minnesota Youth Ski League - Ski Lessons