Photo: LNST HS Dryland Training, Fall 2021, Minocqua Winter Park.

PRACTICE LOCATIONS
Based in the Wisconsin's northwoods, we are fortunate to have several trail options for our practices.  Practices location will be determined by the Coaches and based on snow conditions.

• Minocqua Winter Park. MWP is our primary training location with >80K of professionally groomed skate and classic ski trails. 45.83018991282384, -89.89525101942228  
  • MWP is also a winter go-to for locals and visitors.  The park has a chalet, restaurant, ski shop, tubing, ice skating, and ski rentals.
  • Thanks to MWP for supporting LNST over the years!
    
• Schlect Lake Trails. Occassional practices at Schlect - good hill work or early season lake skiing, close to our wax barn. 45.84852366424878, -89.70223190302387
  
• Madeline Lake Trails. Occassional practices at Madeline - classic only, close to High School. 45.90152579387059, -89.66243540407447
• Other locations as well, depending on snow conditions and training needs.

GENERAL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Elementary School: School days* from December through early March; Mondays & Thursdays; 4-5:30 pm, MWP
Middle School: School days* from late November through early March; Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays; 4-5:30 pm, Location varies
High School: November through early March; Mondays-Fridays; 3:45-6:00 pm, Location varies (Transportation is provided for HS skiers only from LUHS to the practice location.)

*If there is no school scheduled or school is cancelled, there is no practice for ES or MS skiers. (Coaches will announce the schedule for HS skiers.)

• Check the weather forecast and plan to dress appropriately. (See Resources\Clothing)
• Have a healthy snack and some fluids before and after practice!
• Bring a water bottle, headlamp, and watch to practice. 

Early Season – Dryland Training:  (prior to skiable snow)

• Majority of workouts are outdoors. Locations will vary.
• Weekend optional roller ski sessions may be offered to HS skiers. LNST has rental rollerskis – see Coaches (and Resources\Rollerskiing).
  
• Wear light hiking shoes and bring poles (waist to chest height or classic poles) for bounding and hiking.

Regular Season – On Snow Training: (as soon as snow is available)

• Locations will vary based on snow conditions. See trail locations above.
• Coaches will announce practice day technique (classic or skate) prior to practice day. 
• Bring the correct equipment (skis + boots + poles) for the practice day technique.  (See Resources\Equipment)