2025 SUMMER NORDIC SKI CAMP
June 13-14, 2025 - Alexandria, MN
Make plans to join us for a weekend camp here in Alexandria with World Cup skier and clinician
Alayna Sonnesyn
A member of Team Birkie, Alayna brings endless energy, grit, and an ambitious spirit to her international ski racing. A midwest native, Alayna grew up in Plymouth, MN where she ran and skied with her high school team. In 2014, she decided move across the country to attend the University of Vermont and competed in the NCAA Championships all four years and finished runner-up in 2017. She also made multiple teams for Team USA to World Juniors/U23 Championships. Outside of skiing, Alayna raced cross country and track and field at UVM for three seasons. In 2018, Alayna graduated from UVM and continued skiing with the SMS T2 Elite Ski Team in Stratton, VT. She’s a four-time American Birkebeiner Champion, member of the US World Cup team, and now trains with Team Birkie in Minneapolis.
This amazing opportunity is designed for middle and high school skiers who have at least one year of roller skiing experience and are wanting to improve their classic and skate technique, develop and set goals, and incorporate Nordic training techniques as multi-sport athletes.
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY: 6-8 PM (tentative time, location TBD) / STUDENTS & PARENTS: “THE LIFE OF A WORLD CUP SKIER” Alayna will share her journey from growing up and learning to ski in Minnesota as a multi-sport athlete, all the way to skiing in the World Championships this year in Trondheim, Norway. (Dinner provided)
SATURDAY: 8 AM - 5 PM (location TBD) / CLASSIC & SKATE TECHNIQUE & WORKOUT (* Bring your own Lunch)
COST: $50 (Roller Ski & Boots will be available for Rental: $15)
Includes: coaching and Friday night cookout.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: roller skis, cycling helmet, gloves, running shoes, water bottle, & bounding poles.
Register before June 7, 2025
HOW DO I REGISTER?
TO REGISTER: Sign up online HERE.
TO PAY: Venmo the ALEXANDRIA NORDIC SKI CLUB at @AlexNordicSkiClub: $50 registration + rental cost $15, if necessary
