Jeremy Hecker has been hired at Pioneer Midwest as the fulltime race service manager. Hecker was most recently employed as the head Nordic ski coach as the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. “Jeremy brings a wealth of Nordic experience and knowledge to our team at Pioneer,” said Matt Liebsch, co-owner at Pioneer Midwest. “He has […]
Pioneer Midwest: Covid-19 Update
We want to extend a big thank you to everyone that has continued to support our small business during this time, the Minnesota Stay at Home Order has now been now extended until May 4th in order to slow the spread. This means that our physical location will remain closed until May 4th in order to keep […]
Comprehensive Birkie Wax Recommendations
Ski Selection, Grinds, & Structure i. While the temperatures will climb throughout the day, the tracks and skate deck will be firmer after this week’s colder temperatures. With this in mind a medium flex ski will perform well, giving you adequate stability for the predicted track conditions. ii. Medium-fine base structures will likely work in […]
Pioneer Midwest: American Birkebeiner Race Wax Service
Pioneer Midwest will be offering Birkie Race waxing service again for 2020. Leave your waxing kit at home and forget about the nervous worrying over snow conditions. We will spend hours and hows on snow and carefully selecting each layer of wax so you can have the fastest skis on course. Last season we had […]
Pioneer Midwest Europe Ski Picking Recap 2019
Matt and Adam had a big European ski picking trip. They made stops in Norway and Austria to visit and pick skis at Madshus, Salomon, Atomic and Fischer. Check out videos of their travels in the links below. We loved having Garrott Kuzzy along for ski picking and adventures too. He lives right down the road in […]
Evan Pengelly Joins Pioneer Midwest
Evan Pengelly Now on Staff at Pioneer Midwest Evan Pengelly has been hired at Pioneer Midwest as the fulltime race service manager. Pengelly was previously the Rossignol U.S. Race Director, a position he held for four years. “Evan’s experience with wax testing and product expertise further adds to our mission of serving customers, a top […]
Fischer 2019/2020 – Preview and Picking with Pioneer Midwest
This June we had our first ski picking trip of the summer. It was a little early for us, as Adam is still in mountain bike mode and I am enjoying some roller skiing. But traveling for ski picking requires […]
Hjul Composite Rollerskis: $199 Including Binding
-Hjul Classic Rollerskis- The Hjul Classic Rollerski is made with a composite laminate shaft that provides excellent vibration dampening and a slight flex to simulate classic skiing on snow. Straight aluminum forks offer strength and stability when double poling and striding. The wheels are a medium/slow speed that is perfect for simulating snow speed. Both […]
End of Season Sale
Everything is 20-50% off! Jackets, Pants, Mid Layers, Base Layers – 50% off Browse Men’s Clothing Browse Women’s Clothing Browse Junior Clothing Hats, Gloves, Accessories – 40% off Browse Hats Browse Gloves Wax, Wax Tools – 20% off Browse Wax and Tools All Skis – 20-50% off Browse Skis Poles – 20% off Browse Poles […]
American Birkebeiner Race Wax Service
Leave your waxing kit at home and forget about the nervous worrying over snow conditions. Let us prepare your skis for the American Birkie. We want to be your race ski technicians. All you need to do is drop your skis off by February 20th and we will prepare them for your race. This means […]
Pioneer Midwest Wax Services
Basic glide – $15 Wax of the day. Cleaning and waxing of the glide. Add $5 for classic ski binder. Race glide – $45 Base layers plus finish race HF wax of the day. Topcoat – $45 The good stuff. Fluoro finishing “expensive white powder” Race wax with top coat – $85 Base layer, race […]
Pioneer Midwest – Wax Clinic: 11/30 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Join Tommy Carlson and Pioneer Midwest staff for a Wax Clinic this Friday. Learn the ins and outs of kick wax, glide wax and how to best prepare your skis for the snow! We will be live-streaming the clinic for those who can’t make it. Tune in on our Facebook Page to watch. *** The […]
Seeking Full-Time Marketing & E-Commerce Coordinator
Job Posting: Marketing & E-Commerce Coordinator (full-time) (Press release) Pioneer Midwest is a full-service Nordic ski shop that also specializes in paddle sports. This position will coordinate and manage website content and sales, social media, Google ads, and email campaigns. Other responsibilities include occasional retail sales, customer service, and merchandise management. The work environment is informal, […]
Matt Liebsch Going Ski Picking
(Press release) Matt Liebsch is flying to Europe THIS weekend to start hand picking Nordic (classic and skate) skis. (Click here to get on his pick list.) Skis are all different, even within a pair there are differences since skis are made in single quantities, one at a time. The manufacturing process to produce a […]
Pioneer Midwest Ski Request
Having skis picked for you is essential to getting a fast pair of skis because this method is the best way to ensure the stiffness and camber characteristics of any given pair of skis will perform for you. We are committed to finding you the best ski to suit your needs. Please fill out the […]
Pioneer Midwest World Cup Wax Service for the Birkie
(Press release) American Birkie Race Wax Service Leave your waxing kit at home and forget about the nervous worrying over snow conditions. Let us prepare your skis for the American Birkie. We want to be your race ski technicians. All you need to do is drop your skis off and we will prepare them for […]
Swix Triac 2.5 Closeout Special!
Swix Triac 2.5 Pole: $299 at Pioneer Midwest The Swix Triac 2.5 Pole the 3rd version of the Triac pole. The shape is based on a circle and triangle blended together that increases stiffness. The finish is matte vs the glossy finish on its predecessor in the name of marginal weight gains. The TBS basket […]
Salomon / Atomic Ski Picking Recap
(Press release) Just a few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to make a quick trip across the pond to pick skis at the Amer Sports ski factor. Salomon and Atomic both fall under the Amer Sports umbrella and their race skis are manufactured in Altenmarkt, Austria. Since flights into Salzburg were super expensive, we […]
Matt Liebsch is Going Ski Picking
Matt Liebsch is flying to Europe THIS weekend to start hand picking Nordic (classic and skate) skis. Skis are all different, even within a pair there are differences since skis are made in single quantities, one at a time. The manufacturing process to produce a ski is still variable and the materials can change. The […]
Hjul Roller Skis – Skate or Classic – $199 Including Bindings
New to the US market! The Hjul Skate and Classic Rollerskis are designed with a composite laminate shaft that provide excellent vibration dampening properties and a true snow-like feel. Lightweight aluminum forks have a slight drop shaft position for better stability. The wheels are a medium/slow speed that is perfect for simulating snow speed. Hjul […]