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.
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
Lumberjack Jaunt
Sunday January 30, 2022 at the Northland Arboretum Brainerd, Minnesota
In its 48th year, the Lumberjack Jaunt will be held on January 30, 2022 at the Brainerd Northland Arboretum. Timing and results by Karma Race Management.
Registration link: https://lumberjackjaunt.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=4822
Registration Details
❄ Register by January 3rd 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 48th year, the 2022 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 3rd for discounted entry fee.
Reduced registration fee for skiers 18 and under.
Early entry $25 ($15 18 and under) through January 3.
$30 ($20 18 and under) through January 20
Race Day $35 ($25 18 and under).
lumberjackjaunt@gmail.com
Adult Ski Lessons
Sunday February 6, 2022 and Sunday February 20, 2022 at the Northland Arboretum Brainerd, Minnesota
This is a great opportunity for adults to learn to cross country ski, or to improve your skills!
We will plan to meet outside of the Arb building near the Wax Shack. The lessons will be $10/person unless you are a BNSC member. We encourage people to be a BNSC and Arboretum member.
Students will need their own ski equipment. If you don't have equipment, Martin's Sport Shop in Nisswa offers rental equipment. Also needed will be a daily or seasonal Minnesota Ski Pass, these can be bought at Fleet Farm or the daily pass can be bought at the Arboretum for $10.
Call Dan at 218-820-9000 to sign up.
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
Lumberjack Jaunt
Sunday January 30, 2022 at the Northland Arboretum Brainerd, Minnesota
In its 48th year, the Lumberjack Jaunt will be held on January 30, 2022 at the Brainerd Northland Arboretum. Timing and results by Karma Race Management.
Registration link: https://lumberjackjaunt.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=4822
Registration Details
❄ Register by January 3rd 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 48th year, the 2022 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 3rd for discounted entry fee.
Reduced registration fee for skiers 18 and under.
Early entry $25 ($15 18 and under) through January 3.
$30 ($20 18 and under) through January 20
Race Day $35 ($25 18 and under).
lumberjackjaunt@gmail.com
Adult Ski Lessons
Sunday February 6, 2022 and Sunday February 20, 2022 at the Northland Arboretum Brainerd, Minnesota
This is a great opportunity for adults to learn to cross country ski, or to improve your skills!
We will plan to meet outside of the Arb building near the Wax Shack. The lessons will be $10/person unless you are a BNSC member. We encourage people to be a BNSC and Arboretum member.
Students will need their own ski equipment. If you don't have equipment, Martin's Sport Shop in Nisswa offers rental equipment. Also needed will be a daily or seasonal Minnesota Ski Pass, these can be bought at Fleet Farm or the daily pass can be bought at the Arboretum for $10.
Call Dan at 218-820-9000 to sign up.
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