Four Ways to Donate

• Membership Dues
• Facilities Fund Donation
• Trails Sponsorship
• Non-specific Donation

I. Membership Dues

The mission of the Ely Nordic Ski Club (ENSC) is to promote cross-country skiing for fitness, competition, and wellness for people of all ages. We are run entirely by volunteers. Learn more.

ENSC manages the Hidden Valley Recreation Area located on the east end of Ely, MN.

• We build, groom, & mow the Hidden Valley trail system for year-round use.
• We manage the Hidden Valley chalet and facilities.
• We groom the Trezona Trail around Miner's lake.

Your membership plays a critical role in maintaining the trails and chalet for all area skiers and visitors, including the Minnesota Youth Ski League and the Ely Nordic Wolves Ski Team.

Paid members receive

• unlimited access to 30+ kilometers of machine-groomed ski trails
• keyless entry to the Hidden Valley chalet during the ski season

In addition to membership ….

consider making a donation to the Facilities Fund and/or be a Trail Sponsor.

ENSC is a 501c(3) non-profit organization (Federal ID#33-1124961). Any donations above your membership are tax-deductible.

To register online, use our form and online payment system below.

To register using snail mail, you can download and print the Registration form and mail it along with your payment/donation.

Basic Membership Dues are:

• Family/Household $50 per year
• Individual $25 per year

Purchase Your Membership Online

or, download Membership Form and mail in.

Mail to: ENSC, P.O. Box 346  Ely, MN 55731

II. Donate to the Facilities Fund

Current project: Upgrade groomer garage.

Donate Online - or download the membership/donations form to print and mail your contribution.

III. Become a Trails Sponsor

The Trails Sponsors are individuals and businesses that donate a minimum of $100 to support the trails maintenance each season*.   As a thank you, we will inscribe your name or business on a hand-routered wooden sign, prominently displayed, at the Hidden Valley trail head.

*Basic membership dues would still apply to individuals or families who are also Trails Sponsors.

Donate Online - or download the membership/donations form to print and mail your contribution.

Mail to: ENSC, P.O. Box 346  Ely, MN 55731

IV. Non-specific Donation

Make a one-time donation or schedule one to occur at regular intevals. It's up to you. We appreciate your help at any level!

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