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# Endurance Adventures

Nordic Ski and Mountain Bike Adventures!

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- [Healthy Summer Recipes](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/08/12/healthy-summer-recipes/) - Transform your kitchen table with these delicious and healthy recipes! By Jenny Breen As a chef and public health nutrition educator, and an active person focused on endurance sports, I am always thinking about the ideal combination of deliciousness, nutrition, and energy. As a post menopausal woman (I just turned 60 and am thrilled about
- [Four Gifts of Cycling](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/06/30/four-gifts-of-cycling/) - Mountain biking offers the gift of confidence, adventure, community, and mental health. By Kim Rudd I purchased a new road bike with my babysitting money when I was around 14 years old. I grew up in Roseville, a suburb just northeast of Minneapolis. As a young teen, I remember riding out into the country, exploring
- [Women's Mountain Bike & Pilates](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/05/27/womens-mountain-bike-pilates/) - When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (Event Cancelled) Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM What: Join mountain bike coaches Kim Rudd and Jennifer Rudie for an evening of bike skills and riding at Lone Lake Park Mountain bike trails. Pilates instructor Jennifer Rudie will lead the group through a Pilates for cyclists session following the mountain bike ride. Schedule: 5:30
- [Chasing Gold in Tandem](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/05/21/chasing-gold-in-the-2026-paralympic-winter-games/) - Reid Goble, Peter Wolters, and Jake Adicoff team up for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Goble/Adicoff Story I enjoyed interviewing World Cup skier Reid Goble and three-time Paralympian Jake Adicoff about their recent races at the 2025 FIS Para Cross-country World Championships in Toblach, Italy. I hope their stories excite Endurance Adventure's readers to watch next year’s 2026 Milano
- [Mother's Day Memories](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/05/21/mothers-day-memories/) - Mother’s Day Memories from the Endurance Adventure Newsletter Readers Hands down, my favorite Mother's Day adventure took place last spring, when I hiked on the TMB Trail in Italy with my two girls. The spring wildflowers were in full bloom as we hiked a section of the trail from the base of Courmayeur, Italy. Hiking
- [Shooting for the Stars](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/04/08/shooting-for-the-stars/) - U.S. World Cup Nordic and Biathlon Skier Luci Anderson’s Story I recently had the pleasure of interviewing World Cup Nordic and Biathlon skier Luci Anderson while she was competing at the Spring Swix Cup SuperTour Nordic Finals in Lake Placid, NY. A few days prior, she had won the 10 km freestyle Individual race. It
- [Healthy Spring Recipes](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/04/08/healthy-spring-recipes/) - Protein Meals to Fuel Your Engine! My youngest daughter, Leah, enjoys preparing healthy home-cooked meals that provide extra protein and carbohydrates for her busy schedule as an athlete and nurse. Below are a few recipes for breakfast and dinner meals to fuel your upcoming spring endurance adventures! Oatmeal Blueberry Banana Pancakes These hearty and wholesome
- [Blueberry Soup & Dala Horse Tales](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/03/14/blueberry-soup-dala-horse-tales/) - Highlights from the 2025 Swedish Vasaloppet My grandfather, Karl Johnson, was thirteen when he came to America in 1913. His family of eight was from Emmaboden, Sweden. He passed away when my mother was only eighteen years old, so I know him only through photos and stories. It is doubtful his family had the means
- [Birkie Race Tips](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/02/20/birkie-race-tips/) - By Kim Rudd I write this Birkie blog post from my cabin in Hayward just a few days before the race! The Birkie fever is setting in with hot excitement. This year will be my 27th American Birkie race. A huge highlight is having both of my daughters here this weekend from Montana to race
- [Minnesota Mountain Skiing!](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/02/06/minnesota-mountain-skiing/) - Tour of the North Shore Women's 2025 Cross-Country Ski Trip Highlights Desire a taste of mountain skiing without the altitude? Head to the North Shore of Lake Superior, where you will find multiple options for challenging cross-country ski terrain. In the Midwest, it isn't easy to find long, gradual climbs that last 1-2 km, but
- [Nordic Ski Adventures in "Whoville"!](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/01/01/nordic-ski-adventures-in-whoville/) - 2024 Silver Star B.C. Canada Trip Highlights By Janet Hennies In North Central Minnesota, “I am dreaming of a white Christmas.” I hope that you have skiable snow where you are at. However, after the snowless 2023-2024 ski season, I was not going to take any chances. I registered for the December 3-9, 2024 Silver
- [Hannah's Kitchen](https://www.enduradv.com/2025/01/01/hannahs-kitchen/) - Nutritious Meals to Fuel the Body and Mind One of the joys of parenting is watching your adult children develop some of the same hobbies and passions that you enjoy as a parent. Over the last ten years, both my girls have become incredible chefs and have inspired me to try out new healthy recipes.
- [Three Good Things](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/11/05/three-good-things/) - Changing Your Perspective to a Cup Half-full! By Janet Hennies and Kim Rudd November is when we give thanks for the blessings in our lives. Why do we practice this only in November? Shouldn’t we count our blessings every day? Last November I posted an article called Practicing Gratitude For Health Benefits. I strongly believe
- ["Mama Mia Italy!"](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/06/18/mama-mia-italy/) - A Mother's Day Trip to Remember! The Swedish band Abba may have made the expression “Mamma mia!” popular around the world, but Italians have been using "Mamma mia!" as a mild expression of surprise, joy, annoyance, disappointment, anger and fear for years. It can be translated in numerous ways in English including, "Oh my goodness!"
- [Work 2 Ride - Women's Fall MTB Trip!](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/10/15/work-2-ride-womens-fall-mtb-trip/) - Women's Dirt Shredder Hayward MTB Trip Highlights! The weekend adventures kicked off Friday afternoon with a safety bike check at Riverbrook Bike Shop followed by an afternoon of fundamental mountain bike skills instruction. The women put their skills to the test riding the Hatchery Creek South/North Loop taking in the changing colors and sounds of
- [The Benefits of Green Space Exercise](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/10/07/the-benefits-of-green-space-exercise/) - Finding Joy in the Outdoors October is mental health awareness month. I asked my friend Janet to write an article about the benefits of outdoor exercise. Janet is an avid mountain biking, skier, scuba diver, and dog trainer. Janet has a contagious laugh and smile that brings joy to all around her. I have enjoyed
- [Nutrition Tips To Fuel Your Engine!](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/09/19/nutrition-tips-to-fuel-your-engine/) - Nutrition Tips & Healthy Fall Recipes Nutrition is a huge part of athletic performance. Similar to physical training, healthy meal preparation takes time and planning. If you are serious about your performance and overall health, you need to make nutrition a high priority. In this article, I will discuss the importance of post-workout food intakes
- [An Uberlegger's Birkie Reflections](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/08/16/an-uberleggers-birkie-reflections/) - What is an Uberlegger you may ask? An Uberlegger is an individual who has completed 30 or more years of Birkie ski marathons. This past summer I connected with Uberlegger skier Bob Britz while helping with the 1st Annual Birchleggings Club Golf Classic Fundraiser Event. The following article includes highlights and fun facts from forty-six
- [Ski Coaching Above the Arctic Circle](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/05/07/ski-coaching-above-the-arctic-circle-2/) - After finishing up my race season, I had the opportunity to venture north to the small village of Ambler, Alaska. This small community is located in Northwestern AK, above the Arctic Circle, and is home to around 250 people. I was joined on this trip by two other skiers: Reid Goble and Renee Anderson. The
- [Chasing Totality in the Ozarks!](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/04/11/chasing-totality-in-the-ozarks/) - This past April, my husband Craig and I traveled to the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas for some early-season mountain biking, and to experience the historic April 8th total solar eclipse. On August 21, 2017, Craig had the privilege of witnessing his first total solar eclipse in Nashville, TN. I remember hearing the excitement in Craigs
- [Birchlegger Reflections](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/03/20/birchlegger-reflections/) - Loppet World Cup and Birkie Highlights, by Kim Rudd
- [Methow Magic](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/03/06/methow-magic/) - 2024 Endurance Adventures Methow Valley Trip Highlights Similar to much of United States, the temperatures in Washington had been unseasonably warm this past winter. Despite the warm weather there was a decent base of snow at most of the trailheads. The 240 km Methow Valley Trail system starts in the country western town of Winthrop
- [Nordic Ski Adventures Near & Far](https://www.enduradv.com/2024/01/26/nordic-ski-adventures-near-far/) - This past January Endurance Adventures was asked to speak for one of the seminar sessions at the Birkie Ski De She Camp in Cable, WI. The camp had one hundred participants with around half of the audience being new to the sport of cross-country skiing. Guest speaker and Olympian Holly Brooks inspired the women with
- [Top 10 Reasons to Ski Silver Star, B.C.!](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/12/15/top-10-reasons-to-ski-silver-star-b-c/) - Endurance Adventures 2023 Trip Highlights! This past November 28 - December 4 Endurance Adventures enjoyed leading another successful ski trip to B.C. Canada. Since there has been no natural snow back in Minnesota it was extra special to be on snow early season! Below are the top ten reasons to visit Silver Star and Sovereign
- [From Fish Scales to the Biathlon Range](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/12/14/from-fish-scales-to-the-biathlon-range/) - The Story of Jake Brown's Journey to the U.S. Biathlon Team Biathlon racing is one of the most popular winter spectator sports in Europe, yet it is often overlooked in the U.S. sports media. Many of you may not know that the 2024 IBU World Cup will be back on home turf at Soldier Hollow,
- [Practicing Gratitude For Health Benefits](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/11/13/practicing-gratitude/) - Over the past few months, I have been reflecting on what I am thankful for in my daily life. The practice of gratitude has helped me in all areas of my life including my athletic endeavors. Practicing daily gratitude can help aid in our physical and mental well-being. An article in Reader’s Digest on the
- [Fly Like an Eagle, with Andy Newell](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/11/11/fly-like-an-eagle-with-andy-newell/) - The Andy Newell Story Andy Newell Andy Newell is a 4x Olympian and 16-year member of the US Ski Team. His passion for ski training and racing has brought him to the start line of over 200 World Cup races and to several World Cup Podiums. Newell believes in being a student of the sport
- [Fall Dryland Training Tips!](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/10/20/fall-dryland-training-tips/) - Over the last thirty-plus years of ski marathon training, I have discovered several key pre-season workout sessions. My training at twenty years of age looked much different than in my fifties. As we age and are susceptible to more injuries, the type of modalities we choose for workouts may change, but the purpose of each
- [Tour Du Mont Blanc Adventure!](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/09/20/tour-du-mont-blanc-adventure/) - Eight women's journey through France, Italy and Switzerland! Around a year ago I received an invite from my friend Mindy Benton to join her on the Tour Du Mont Blanc hut-to-hut backpacking trip. Mindy desired to celebrate her sixtieth birthday by hiking the world's most iconic trek traversing three countries. Eight women booked the self-guided
- [The Power of the Mind!](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/08/21/the-power-of-the-mind/) - Gaining Confidence as a Female Competitor Last winter I had the privilege of speaking and coaching at both the "We Rise" Rossignol Women's Ski Clinic along with the Birkie Ski de She Ski Camp. It was very encouraging to see so many women desiring to learn how to improve their cross-country ski technique. Over four
- [SilverStar, BC 2022 Ski Trip Highlights](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/01/01/silverstar-bc-2022-ski-trip-highlights/) - Endurance Adventures brought twelve adults to SilverStar, BC for an early season cross-country ski trip this past December 6 -12. The trail conditions were spectacular, with four to five feet of snow depth allowing for an early season opener the weekend prior to our arrival. Trip leaders Kim Rudd, Brian Gregg and Craig Rudd greeted
- [ Common Injuries Among Nordic Skiers](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/08/21/common-injuries-among-nordic-skiers/) - A few years ago I had the pleasure of co-coaching with Cara Battles for one of the Loppet Nordic Racing ski classes at Hyland Park. During the last few years, Cara has diagnosed and treated two different injuries on both my shoulder and hamstring. She has helped me gain strength after my shoulder neuropathy diagnosis
- [The Secret to Aging in Style!](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/08/14/the-secret-to-aging-in-style/) - The Biography of the Local Hayward Legend Nancy Bauer. Many years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Nancy Bauer while picking blueberries with my two girls at the Bauer Berry Farm in Champlin, MN. Prior to this, I had met her son and Olympian, John Bauer, during the time we were both on the
- [Hayward to Stillwater in a Canoe!](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/07/24/hayward-to-stillwater-in-a-canoe/) - Over the last two decades, I have enjoyed paddling with my long-time friend Josie Nelson. Her husband Dave and children Karl and Kajsa lived on Medicine Lake just three miles from our home in Plymouth, MN. Dave and Josie are two inspiring individuals who built (with their own hands) both their home on Medicine Lake
- [Oregon Road Trip Tales](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/06/20/oregon-road-trip-tales/) - Of all the states I have traveled to around the U.S., Oregon is one of my favorites. Recently our family traveled to Tillamook, Oregon for my daughter's wedding. The event occurred Memorial weekend on her fiancés family land just thirty minutes inland of Tillamook. Before and after the wedding we stayed at an Airbnb across
- [Ski Coaching Above the Arctic Circle](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/06/19/ski-coaching-above-the-arctic-circle/) - By Hannah Rudd After finishing up my race season, I had the opportunity to venture north to the small village of Shungnak, Alaska. This tiny community is located in Northwestern AK, above the arctic circle and is home to around 250 people. I was joined on this trip by three other skiers: Reid Goble, Michaela
- [Shredding Dirt in the Ozark!](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/05/01/shredding-dirt-in-the-ozark/) - “Best of Bentonville” Women’s Endurance Adventures Mountain Bike Trip Highlights There is something magical that happens when you gather like-minded women who love to shred dirt. The “Best of Bentonville” trip had nine participants and three trip guides. A few women came on the trip as solos while others signed up with a friend. We
- [Injury Recovery and Prevention](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/05/19/injury-recovery-and-prevention/) - Learn four wisdom nuggets relating to injuries and prevention from coach Kim Rudd! Wisdom shared from over thirty years of ski and bike related injuries. Wisdom Nugget #1 Slow down and allow your body time to heal. You may laugh at the above statement if you know me personally since I rarely slow down. My
- [Balancing Work, Family                                    and Training as a Master Skier](https://www.enduradv.com/2022/09/13/balancing-work-family-and-training-as-a-master-skier/) - Over the last thirty years of training for ski marathons, I have learned some helpful lessons that have made me become a stronger ski competitor. Most of these lessons were pretty painful at the time, but they have allowed me to become healthier in all areas of my life. Lesson # 1: Eliminate “junk” ski
- [Tour of Anchorage 2023 Trip Highlights](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/03/21/tour-of-anchorage-2023-trip-highlights/) - Is There a Moose on the Loose? Endurance Adventures kicked off their inaugural Tour of Anchorage trip with six participants and two trip leaders. Trip leaders Kim and Craig Rudd started there first pre-trip ski with a close moose encounter as we nearly ran into it flying down the descent of Spencer Loop! Over the
- [SKI ALASKA!](https://www.enduradv.com/2022/10/26/ski-alaska/) - By Kim Rudd, Endurance Adventures owner My first trip to Alaska was in my early twenties during the summer of 1997. Trip highlights included hiking along Exit glacier, deep sea fishing for Halibut in Homer, overnight sea kayaking in Valdez and climbing up the famous mount marathon in Seward. It took nearly two decades, but
- [<strong>Best Kept Secret: The Methow Valley!</strong>](https://www.enduradv.com/2022/12/06/best-kept-secret-the-methow-valley/) - Olympian Suzanne King’s journey from Vermont to the Methow Valley By Kim Rudd Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing Olympian Suzanne King on her journey to the Olympics along with insights on what drew her to live in the Methow Valley area of Washington. Suzanne had a fresh perspective on the Methow Valley ski
- [Sunshine and Vista Views!](https://www.enduradv.com/2023/02/14/sunshine-and-vista-views/) - Methow Valley, Washington 2023 Trip Highlights! Endurance Adventures led its inaugural trip to the Methow Valley, Washington this past January 24th - 30th. Participants flew into Spokane and were transported to Sun Mountain Lodge nestled in the foothills of the North Cascade mountain range. Each morning the group would eat together inside the lodge with Kim
- [Magical Methow Valley](https://www.enduradv.com/2022/10/20/magical-methow-valley/) - By Olympian Brian Gregg Having traveled the world on cross-country skis throughout the last twenty years, my favorite place to ski is my hometown of the Methow Valley in Washington state. Three hundred days a year of sunshine, 220 km+ of cross country ski trails, low altitude and panoramic views makes the Methow Valley one
- [Bozeman Adventures and Bruises](https://www.enduradv.com/2022/08/09/bozeman-adventures-and-bruises/) - Recently my husband and I visited our two daughters who live in Bozeman, Montana. The town of Bozeman is a gateway to endless outdoor adventures with trails, mountains, rivers and lakes just minutes from your doorstep. To jumpstart our trip my eldest daughter Hannah, Craig and myself enjoyed a trail run at Middle Cottonwood trail
- [Spring Mountain Bike Adventure in Bentonville, Arkansas!](https://www.enduradv.com/2022/06/08/spring-mountain-bike-adventure-in-bentonville-arkansas/) - I have been hearing people rave about how incredible the mountain bike trail system is in Bentonville for the last ten years so my husband and I finally made the ten hour trip from Minneapolis this past spring to escape the cold dreary weather. The apple tree blossoms were in full bloom as well as

## Pages

- [Endurance Adventure Trips](https://www.enduradv.com/) - Join our community of adventure seekers and experience the thrill of cross-country skiing and mountain biking, while receiving expert coaching and guidance.
- [Endurance Adventure Mountain Bike Trips](https://www.enduradv.com/endurance-adventure-mountain-bike-trips/) - Endurance Adventures Upcoming MTB Trips Hayward, WI Dirt Shredder Mountain Bike Trip, Oct. 3-5, 2025 "Best of Bentonville" Women's MTB Trip, April 7 - 12, 2026 Women's Bend, Oregon MTB Trip, May 12 - 18, 2026 Women's Cuyuna, MN, Mountain Bike Trip, May 29 - 31, 2026 2025 Women's Mountain Bike Skill Series Women's Mountain
- [Bend, Oregon](https://www.enduradv.com/group-trips/bend-oregon-multisport-adventure-trip/) - Women's MTB Trip Bend, Oregon May 12 - 18, 2026 Bend, Oregon, is a premier destination for year-round outdoor adventure. The region is a high desert oasis with 300 plus days of sunshine to explore over 500 miles of multisport trails! Participants will be guided on adventure mountain bike, hike or trail run on over
- [EVENTS/CLINICS](https://www.enduradv.com/events/) - UPCOMING EVENTS & CLINICS Endurance Adventures offers a variety of group skills clinics for cross-country skiing and mountain biking in the Twin Cities parks. We join forces with local ski and bike shops for equipment fitting and educational seminars. Throughout the year, Endurance Adventures provides seminars on training plans, injury prevention, strength training, nutrition, and
- [Women's Nordic Kick-Off Clinic!](https://www.enduradv.com/events/womens-nordic-kick-off/) - Saturday, November 1, 2025 Presented by: Join coach Kim Rudd, Jan Guenther, and Cara Battles for the Women's Nordic kick-off clinic. Meet new friends while getting a ski-specific cardio workout! Tips on nutrition, training, injury prevention, and ski travel. WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2025 TIME: 8 AM - 12 PM LOCATION/SCHEDULE: 8 - 10 AM:
- [Endurance Adventures Newsletter](https://www.enduradv.com/endurance-adventures-newsletter/) - Each Month, Endurance Adventures sends out a monthly Newsletter with articles relating to Nordic ski and mountain bike events, training, and technique tips, along with up-close personal interviews of various individuals in our ski and bike community. In the past two years, I have interviewed a variety of individuals in both the Nordic ski and
- [Nordic Technique Tune-Up Clinic](https://www.enduradv.com/events/endurance-adventures-and-pioneer-midwest-technique-tune-up-event/) - Presented by Pioneer Midwest & Endurance Adventures! Join Matt Liebsch and Kim Rudd for the Nordic ski technique tune-up clinic! Learn skate and classic ski technique tips from the 12-time in-a-row Mora Vasaloppet winner Matt Liebsch! Coach Kim will provide helpful dryland balance and technique drills to prepare us for the upcoming ski season! Free
- [Skate Technique Rollerski Clinic](https://www.enduradv.com/skate-technique-rollerski-clinic/) - Join coach Kim Rudd for a morning of skate technique drills. Fall is an ideal time to focus on specific technique drills and prepare for the upcoming ski season. The session will focus on the following techniques... Agility/cornering skills Legs only drills Arms only double pole drills V2 technique When: Monday, Nov. 3, 3:30 -
- [Bentonville, Arkansas MTB Trip](https://www.enduradv.com/group-trips/bentonville-arkansas/) - Best of Bentonville Women's Mountain Bike Trip, April 14 - 19, 2026 Enjoy the beauty and aroma of spring wildflowers as you ride through a variety of single-track mountain bike trails (250 miles and growing daily) designed for the beginner to advanced mountain biker. The Ozark Mountains provide beautiful scenery as you ride next to
- [CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS](https://www.enduradv.com/cross-country-ski-lessons/) - Cross-Country Ski Lessons Private and group lessons are available for the beginner to advanced skate and classic skier. Class options for the individual, group, or family. All ages and genders are welcome. Coach Kim Rudd is a USSA Certified Level 200 Nordic Ski Coach with over thirty years of coaching and racing experience. Sessions include
- [Silver Star and Sovereign Lake, B.C. Canada](https://www.enduradv.com/group-trips/canada-silverstar-and-sovereign-lake-tour/) - Silver Star & Sovereign Lake December 2 - 8, 2025 Desire to Nordic ski on perfectly groomed trails in early December? Silver Star and Sovereign Lakes offer early-season skiing on their combined trail system of 100 km—Ski-in, ski-out from Snowbird Lodge with trails in your footsteps. Let Endurance Adventures take care of your trip planning details so
- [Fall Nordic Dryland Training Clinic](https://www.enduradv.com/events/endurance-adventures-fall-nordic-dryland-clinic/) - The Endurance Adventures fall Nordic dryland clinic will include various balance, strength, and dryland ski drills to prepare our bodies for the upcoming ski season. Following the outdoor clinic, participants can enjoy Kim's favorite fall appetizers/beverages as they hear about past and future Endurance Adventures 2025/26 ski trips! Date: Saturday, September 27 Time: 9 -
- [Women's Dirt Shredder Fall MTB Trip](https://www.enduradv.com/events/womens-dirt-shredder-fall-mtb-trip/) - OCTOBER 3-5, 2025: Women's Dirt Shredder Weekend! Fall is my favorite time of year to mountain bike, with its cooler temperatures and beautiful colors. Explore over 100 miles of single-track trails alongside other like-minded women. Learn new mountain bike skills from trained coaches in an encouraging atmosphere! Beginners and experienced mountain bikers are welcome! The
- [Alaska: Tour of Anchorage](https://www.enduradv.com/group-trips/anchorage-tour/) - Request More Information Here! Anchorage, Alaska: March 5 - 11, 2026 Anchorage, Alaska, is a jumping ground for endless cross-country ski adventures. March provides extended daylight and warmer temperatures, making it an ideal time to visit Alaska. Your Alaskan adventure begins with skiing along the Western edge of Cook Inlet at Kincaid Park and spectating
- [Cuyuna, Minnesota MTB Trip](https://www.enduradv.com/group-trips/cuyuna-minnesota/) - Women's Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trip May 29 - 31, 2026 Enjoy guided rides on the 70 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails hidden in the Northwoods of Cuyuna, Minnesota. Cuyuna is ranked among the best mountain biking destinations in the US. With 6,000 acres of Mother Nature’s best man-made creation, you’ll never forget. There are
- [North Shore, Minnesota](https://www.enduradv.com/group-trips/minnesota-north-shore/) - 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
- [Women's MTB & Pilates Clinic](https://www.enduradv.com/events/womens-mtb-pilates-clinic/) - When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM What: Join mountain bike coaches Kim Rudd and Jennifer Rudie for an evening of bike skills and riding at Lone Lake Park Mountain bike trails. Pilates instructor Jennifer Rudie will lead the group through a Pilates for cyclists session following the mountain bike ride. Schedule: 5:30 - 7:00
- [MOUNTAIN BIKE LESSONS](https://www.enduradv.com/mountain-bike-lessons/) - Mountain Bike Clinics & Private Lessons Desire to gain confidence riding across rock piles or descending steep terrain? Endurance Adventures intends to empower women of all ages to become confident mountain bike riders by teaching them fundamental mountain bike skills in a safe and encouraging atmosphere! Private and group lessons are available for beginner to
- [Washington: Methow Valley](https://www.enduradv.com/group-trips/methow-valley-tour/) - Ski-in-ski out from Sun Mountain Lodge and explore 200 km's of immaculately groomed trails!
- [Our Story](https://www.enduradv.com/about/) - Endurance Adventures launched in the spring of 2022. The idea came to Kim after returning from a two-week trip to Norway, where she competed in the Norwegian Birken event. Before the trip, she had connected with a family member in Norway. Her Norwegian friends helped plan their entire trip and hosted them at various homes
- [Endurance Adventures Terms & Conditions, and Travel Insurance](https://www.enduradv.com/refund-policy-travel-insurance/) - These Terms and Conditions govern the relationship between you, the trip participant, and Endurance Adventures, LLC (hereafter “Endurance Adventures”). By booking and participating in one of Endurance Adventure trips, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Age Requirement Children 16 years or older are welcome on any of our Endurance Adventure trips if accompanied
- [Nordic Dryland Clinic](https://www.enduradv.com/nordic-dryland-clinic/) - Register
- [GIFT CARDS](https://www.enduradv.com/gift-cards/) - The Gift of Adventure! Why not give your loved one the gift of an adventure trip! A gift certificate in the amount of $100 - $500 toward one of the upcoming Endurance Adventure ski or bike trips are great ideas of the upcoming holidays including: Christmas Birthdays Mothers/Fathers Day Valentines
- [Women's Dirt Shredder Summer MTB Trip](https://www.enduradv.com/events/womens-dirt-shredder-summer-mtb-trip/) - August 9 - 11, 2024 Skills, Serve and Shred Weekend! Desire to explore over 100 miles of single-track trails on the CAMBA trail system? Join Endurance Adventures for one or both of the upcoming women's Dirt Shredders mountain bike weekends in August and October of 2024. The weekends will be filled with skills, riding, trail
- [Gear West Bike Fit & Maintenance 101 Clinic!](https://www.enduradv.com/events/gear-west-mountain-bike-fit-maintenance-101-clinic/) - Bike Fit & Maintenance 101 Clinic! When: Wednesday, May 29 Time: 5-7:30 pm Where: Gear West What: Gear West and Endurance Adventures are teaming up to provide tips on proper bike fit and maintenance to keep you safe on the trails! Schedule: 5:00 - 6:00 - Bike fit and appetizers! Bring your own gravel, road
- [Spring Strength and Mobility For The Master Athlete](https://www.enduradv.com/spring-strength-and-mobility-for-the-master-athlete/) - Sponsored by: Precision Performance Physical Therapy & Endurance Adventures When: Tuesday, May 7, 6:00 - 7:30 PM What: Strength and mobility for the endurance master athlete. Where: Schaper Park, Golden Valley Cost: $15 What to Bring: Yoga Mat Clinic Description: Spring is the perfect time for the master skier, runner, and cyclist to work on
- [SKI & BIKE LESSONS](https://www.enduradv.com/ski-bike-lessons/) - Endurance Adventures Ski & Bike Lessons Endurance Adventures offers both private and group lessons for the beginner to advanced skier and mountain biker. Class options include private, group or family lessons. All ages and genders are welcome! Coach Kim Rudd is a USSA Certified Level 200 Nordic Ski Coach with over thirty years of coaching
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.enduradv.com/privacy-policy/) - August 9, 2023Endurance Adventures ( Enduradv) values its users' privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy
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- [Finn Sisu & Endurance Adventures                  Pre-season Nordic Tune-Up!](https://www.enduradv.com/finn-sisu-endurance-adventures/) - Pre-season Nordic Tune-Up Sunday, Nov. 5, 1 - 3 PM Join Olympian Brian Gregg and Kim Rudd for a pre-season Nordic tune-up seminar that will include: Importance of ski fit and grind for different snow conditions Tips on training for marathons Endurance Adventures 2023/24 Ski Trip Presentation. Earn a $100 coupon towards one of the
- [Contact Information](https://www.enduradv.com/contact/) - Endurance Adventures provides guided cross country ski and mountain bike trips for all ability levels. Owner Kim Rudd desires to create community through connecting like-minded people who enjoy active adventures to far off places! Please feel free to contact her with any questions about the upcoming adventure trips at the below social media links. Hope
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.enduradv.com/faq/) - What ability level do I need to go on a trip? Endurance Adventures provides guided cross country ski and mountain bike trips for all ability and fitness levels. For some of our trip we require a minimum of two years experience skiing or biking due to the difficulty of the trip itinerary. Overall Endurance Adventures welcomes
- [Women's Ski & Tea Clinic](https://www.enduradv.com/womens-ski-tea-clinic/) - Strength, Ski Bounding and Dryland Technique Clinic Date: Friday, September 15th Time: 9:00 AM Location: 00 Birkie Trailhead Clinic Description: Agility and dynamic stretching warmup Bounding, ski pole hiking technique review Skate bounding technique Circuit strength using stations I will set up along with both classic and skate-bounding areas. Following the workout, Endurance Adventures will
- [Strength & Balance Clinic for the Master Skier](https://www.enduradv.com/strength-plyometrics-and-balance-clinic-for-the-master-skier/) - Date: July 10, 2023 Time: 6 - 8 pm Where: PRG parking lot ( close to Wirth lake hiking trails) 4959 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422 What: Nordic ski strength, plyometrics, and balance clinic for the master skier. The clinic will cover some bodyweight strength exercises for the Nordic skier that does not
- [Mountain Bike Fundamental Skills Clinic](https://www.enduradv.com/mountain-bike-fundamental-skills-clinic/) - Come join coach Kim Rudd for a free mountain bike skills clinic! Kim is a level 1 and 2 BICP certified coach and enjoys teaching mountain bike skills to all levels of riders. These skills will keep you safe on the trail and help you navigate more difficult single track terrain! The session will include
- [Skate Rollerski Technique Clinic: September 11](https://www.enduradv.com/skate-rollerski-technique-clinic-september-13/) - When: September 11 Time: 6 - 8 pm Where: PRG parking lot: Meet outside at the PRG parking lot on the grass area to go over some technique drills on land. We will then roller ski in a close-by neighborhood working on uphill repeats using V1 and V2 techniques. What: Skate ski clinic focused on
- [NORDIC SKI TRIPS](https://www.enduradv.com/group-trips/) - Endurance Adventures Ski Trips Canada: Silver Star and Sovereign Lakes, December 2-8, 2025 North Shore, Minnesota, Jan. 22 -25, 2026 (Women's Only) Alaska: Tour of Anchorage, March 5 - 11, 2026

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