Racing at the Mora Vasaloppet
Photo by Bruce Adelsman

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Minnesota has long tradition of cross-country ski racing. The Mora Vasaloppet is one of the largest XC ski races in the nation, attracting well over 2000 skiers for the annual February event. And with more than 30 citizen races in Minnesota, there are plenty of opportunities for racers during the winter.

The Minnesota State High School League has over 80 teams and more than a thousand high school skiers competing annually, making it one of the largest prep Nordic skiing organizations in the nation.

Minnesota has also produced numerous Olympian caliber skiers, including George Hovland, John Burton, Kevin Brochman, Todd Boonstra, Ben Husaby, Johnny Engen, John Bauer, and Suzanne King.

Much more information on cross country ski racing in Minnesota can be obtained at www.skinnyski.com