What is biathlon?Biathlon is an Olympic sport combining cross-country racing with rifle marksmanship. Mt. Itasca’s biathlon venue boasts a 30-point range and 2, 2.5, 3.3 and 4.5-kilometer race loops that are snowed and impeccably groomed to international-race-course standards. (See trail maps at left!) These trails merge into a larger trail network for race warm-up and longer Nordic distance races throughout the season.Mt. Itasca Nordic Ski AssociationMt. Itasca is home to the Mt. Itasca Nordic Ski Association (MINSA). Under the direction of coaches Vladimir and Petra Cervenka, the organization trains athletes year ‘round for both Nordic and biathlon competitions. The U.S. Junior National Biathlon Team is based at Mt. Itasca, bringing elite athletes from around the country to the venue for training and competition.In December 2011, MINSA will once again host the Senior World Team Trials. While there are many opportunities to race and train at Mt. Itasca, club athletes also gain the opportunity to travel throughout North America and Europe as their skill level and performances improve.
Coach Vladimir Cervenka: (218) 999-5046, cervenkv@gmail.comCoach Petra Cervenkova: (218) 999-5046, pcervenkova@hotmail.comMt. Itasca Nordic Ski Association, Jon Arntson: (218) 326-0983, arntson@paulbunyan.netClick here for mapsof cross-country ski trails at the Mt. Itasca Biathlon venue.Click here for results.(You will be redirected to the Mt Itasca Nordic Ski Association’s Results website.Website byIdenneyT DesignBiathlon ContactsBiathlon CalendarTrail MapsRace ResultsDec. 11 Minnesota Biathlon Cup #1Dec. 17-19 Senior WORLD CUP TRIALSThe Gateway to Minnesota Recreation
What is biathlon?
Biathlon is an Olympic sport combining cross-country racing
with rifle marksmanship. Mt. Itasca’s biathlon venue boasts
a 30-point range and 2, 2.5, 3.3 and 4.5-kilometer race
loops that are snowed and impeccably groomed to
international-race-course standards. (See trail maps at left!)
These trails merge into a larger trail network for race warm-
up and longer Nordic distance races throughout the season.
Mt. Itasca Nordic Ski Association
Mt. Itasca is home to the Mt. Itasca Nordic Ski Association (MINSA). Under the direction of
coaches Vladimir and Petra Cervenka, the organization trains athletes year ‘round for both
Nordic and biathlon competitions. The U.S. Junior National Biathlon Team is based at Mt. Itasca,
bringing elite athletes from around the country to the
venue for training and competition.
In December 2011, MINSA will once again host the
Senior World Team Trials.
While there are many opportunities to race and train
at Mt. Itasca, club athletes also gain the opportunity
to travel throughout North America and Europe as
their skill level and performances improve.
Click here for maps of cross-country ski trails at
the Mt. Itasca Biathlon venue.
Click here for results. (You will be redirected to the
Mt Itasca Nordic Ski Association’s Results website.
Website by IdenneyT Design
Biathlon Contacts
Biathlon Calendar
Trail Maps
Race Results
Dec. 11 Minnesota Biathlon Cup #1
Dec. 17-19 Senior WORLD CUP TRIALS
The Gateway to Minnesota Recreation
