Nordic Ski Center

From Minneapolis Campus

• Take 94 East to Highway 280 North (Exit Left)
• Take 280 North to Larpenteur Avenue (Exit Right)
• Turn right on Larpenteur Avenue and continue for approximately 1/2 mile.
• Turn left into the University of Minnesota main Golf Course parking lot.
• View a campus map here (Note: Nordic Ski Center is located on the same site as Les Bolstad Golf Course)

From St. Paul Campus

• Take Cleveland Avenue northbound to Larpenteur Avenue.
• Turn left on Larpenteur Avenue.
• Turn right into the University of Minnesota main Golf Course parking lot.
• View a campus map here (Note: Nordic Ski Center is located on the same site as Les Bolstad Golf Course)

Hourly Rentals*

Location: Les Bolstad Golf Course

• Monday-Friday: Closed
• Saturday/Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm

*Closed if conditions are unsafe.

Overnight and Weekend Rentals

Location: University of Minnesota Center for Outdoor Adventure

• Monday-Friday: Noon-6:00pm
• Saturday/Sunday: Closed

Stop by the Center for Outdoor Adventure (COA), located on the Lower Level of the University Recreation Center before you head out to the trails. The COA staff will help you to find the right size and style of ski to make your experience the most enjoyable! Contact the Center for Outdoor Adventure at 612-625-8790 or outdoor@umn.edu for any questions about ski rentals.

Nordic Ski Center Rules

• All patrons are required to pay prior to skiing ($3 for adults; children under 12 y/o ski free). There will be envelopes to place payments in prior to skiing.
• Please obey the directional signs on the course. This provides for a safe experience for all skiers.
• Walking pets, hiking, and snowshoeing are prohibited on the course. Please help us keep the trails in the best shape possible!