Tour of the North Shore Women’s Ski Trip
January 22 – 25, 2026
Desire to ski with other like-minded women? Join Endurance Adventures for the upcoming women-only Tour of the North Shore cross-country ski trip! Skiers will explore trails from Two Harbors to Grand Marais, MN.
Enjoy ski-in, ski-out lodging at the Bluefin Bay Resort, with views of Lake Superior and fine dining. Trip leaders will provide expert coaching for skiers of all levels, from beginner to advanced.
North Shore Ski Venues
The ski itinerary will visit eight stops at various cross-country ski trail systems along the North Shore, including:
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Ski-in ski-out lodging at Bluefin Bay Resort.
- Skate and classic technique video review and top-notch coaching.
- Daily guided ski outings at various North Shore ski venues.
- Appetizers and drinks with your new ski friends while taking in the majestic views of Lake Superior.
- Relax with a glass of wine at the North Shore Winery just ten minutes from Bluefin Bay. Bluefin Bay provides complimentary shuttles.
- Fine dining at various restaurants along the North Shore, including Bluefin Grille
- Optional activities include ice skating, snowshoeing, crafts, yoga, and a polar plunge (for the brave only)!
ABILITY LEVELS
All participants are required to have some prior experience with Nordic skiing. For the daily ski adventures, trip leaders will break into smaller groups geared toward participants’ fitness and ability levels.
The trip will focus on exploring the trails at various ski venues along the North Shore. In the evenings, there will be 20-30 minutes of daily classic and skate ski technique instruction and video feedback. Some trails use classic-only techniques, so we suggest bringing skate and classic ski equipment.
Depending on their fitness and ability levels, participants can choose to ski from various shorter (10km) distances or longer (20 – 30km) distances for each ski outing. Trip leaders will provide various ski itinerary options for all ability levels so that everyone can enjoy the trails at their desired pace. For more information on trip ability levels, visit our FAQ page.
LODGING
Participants will stay at the Bluefin Bay Resort, a ski-in, ski-out lodging with views of Lake Superior, and enjoy fine dining. Recover with a massage at the Bluefin Bay Spa or stay at your Lakeside Guest Room for a whirlpool soak. Reservations are required for services at Waves of Superior Spa.
Your accommodations include two private bedrooms with a queen-size bed, and a hallway adjoins them. The master bedroom enjoys fantastic views of Lake Superior. Guest bedroom views towards the hillside. Features a full bathroom with a double whirlpool tub in each unit.
Bluefin Bay has several complimentary guest activities, which include:
- Ice skating at the Bluefin Bay Ice Rink.
- S’mores by the outdoor bon-fire along the Lake Superior shoreline.
- Snowshoe with your new trip friends on the tranquil North Shore trails.
- Take in a complimentary Yoga session at Bluefin Bay before or after your ski session!
- Feeling crafty? Attend one of the painting or wood carving craft sessions!
- Optional Bluefin Bay Spa massage (price not included in trip fee).
TRAVEL SCHEDULE
The schedule changes depending on snow conditions at various ski venues.
Arrival: Thursday, Jan. 22. The trip will kick off with lunch at the Bluefin Bay Cafe, followed by an afternoon ski on the Sugarbush Trails just a few miles up the road. Following the ski session, participants can check into their lodging at Bluefin Bay starting at 4:00 p.m.
Departure: Following a morning ski session and lunch, the group will depart for home on Sunday, Jan. 25 around 1 p.m.
TRIP DETAILS
Trip fee includes the following:
- Three-night stay at the Bluefin Bay Resort with single occupancy rooms.
- Three dinners at various restaurants along the North Shore.
- Daily ski waxing tips and assistance with kick waxing.
- Ski technique review and coaching tips with coach Kim Rudd.
- Trailside snacks and appetizers during and after some of the ski outings.
Trip fee does NOT include the following:
- Transportation to and from the Bluefin Bay Lodge and daily ski venues.
- Breakfast and lunch meals.
- All participants must purchase a $25 Minnesota Annual Ski Pass. You can buy your ski pass at the following link.
COST
- $1,000 Before Oct. 1, 2025
- $1,100 Before Nov. 1, 2025
- $1,200 Before Dec. 1, 2026
- $500 Non-refundable deposit to hold your spot! If the trip is cancelled, you will get a full refund!
REGISTRATION
Registration opens October 1, 2025 (space is limited to 12 women). Request a detailed itinerary and registration link at the link below!
MEET YOUR TRIP LEADERS
Kim Rudd
Kim Rudd founded Endurance Adventures. Her passion for Nordic skiing started while she was racing in high school and was exposed to the famous Minnesota Finlandia. She continued to ski race in college at Bemidji State University, where she met her soulmate and adventure partner, Craig Rudd. Kim has enjoyed racing for Team Rossignol for the past thirty years in various ski marathons around the Midwest and internationally.
She also enjoys mountain biking, canoeing, and stand-up paddling (SUP) adventures, along with coaching youth and adults at the Loppet Foundation. Kim is certified as a Level 200 BICP coach and a Level 200 USSA Nordic coach. She is excited to share her passion for travel, cycling, and Nordic skiing with other like-minded people! The highlight of her week is coaching the LNR women’s ski group at Wirth Park. She has enjoyed coaching and encouraging other female athletes in their endurance endeavors for the last thirty years.
Mary McKevley
Mary wore her first pair of cable-binding wooden skis at the age of eight. She was passionate about ski racing in high school, including Junior Nationals, and raced for Middlebury College. She took several years away to live in different countries, teach, and raise kids. She re-engaged in 2011 by taking a Loppet adult training class while introducing her kids to the Loppet Trail Kids program. It “snowballed” from there…Loppet ski training groups, coaching opportunities, professional development, racing, trail sports…
Mary is a PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) Level 2 instructor. She has been a Loppet Ski School Instructor for 5 years of all ages and abilities. She has coached Loppet kids’ programs since 2011 and now works with kids from North Minneapolis schools. She enjoys training with the Loppet Lemons group and has coached other Loppet adult classes for years.
As a racer and a CXC Level 200 Coach, Mary enjoys fine-tuning skiers’ techniques and working with athletes to improve their speed. She enjoys racing in local ski marathons, including the American Birkebeiner. She has recently competed in three Masters World Cups with several podium finishes.