I was given a gift card to take ski lessons for Christmas. Learning to ski was on my bucket list, and I once heard someone tell me skiing was like golfing: if I didn’t learn how ...

Wayzata • Nordic skiing A lack of snow doesn’t dampen Golomb’s spirits. “You are definitely more limited to mini loops,” Golomb said. “It can get boring, but you have to find a way to stay entertained ...

Thomas Sticha, ski area specialist at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington, Minn., sits on a snow groomer on Jan. 24. Snow has been light this year in Minnesota, which makes classic winter ...

Question: What is the polar opposite of the Minnesota fishing opener? Answer: The Minnesota Nordic Opener. Set for Dec. 8, the Minnesota Nordic Opener is the unofficial kickoff of the Nordic ski ...