About Us!

Welcome to Finn Sisu!

Expert Advice

Since the doors opened in 1978, Finn Sisu has developed an expert staff unmatched in the industry. Our staff can help you find exactly the right equipment and fit to match your needs from international competitor to weekend tourer.

Over the years we've worked with Nordic skiers, coaches, clubs and schools at all levels of competition from around the country.

Finn Sisu has provided the ski com, waxing, race course design, race event promotion, product development, as well as being goodwill ambassadors of cross-country skiing throughout the Midwest.

Finn Sisu's sister organization, the Sisu Nordic Ski Foundation, runs one of the largest Masters cross-country ski training programs in the country. Sisu Skiers, with well over 100 participants, range from nationally recognized masters skiers to those simply seeking the enjoyment of the sport.

Contact Info

Finn Sisu
2436 Larpenteur Ave
Lauderdale, MN 55113
tollfree: 1-888-finnsisu
phone: 651-645-2443
email: info@finnsisu.com

Expert Staff

	Ahvo Taipale - Owner Finnish born native Started Finn Sisu in 1978 Member of the Finnish Ski Coaching Association Coached the University of Minnesota women's team to two national titles Numerous age class wins, including races such as Vasaloppet and Kortelopet Started Team Birkie with Steve Gaskill
	Armen Hitzemann Started in the ski business in 1982 20 American Birkebeiner finishes Captain of the Yellow Avenger for 7 bloody years...yarrrghhh!

	Tom Novak Started in the ski business in 1971 and with Finn Sisu since 1992 25+ years cross-country skiing ("middle pack" racer, retired. Current "fitness" skier) Expert stonegrinder and tuner since 1975 Hockey Player and knee breaker!
	Devin Arenz Started skiing when he was little wookie. Builds and races canoes Enjoys lake racing winter and summer Great all-around golem
	Greg Weier Worked in ski business 20+ years Head Mahtomedi Nordic Ski Coach Sisu Skiers coach

	Tony West Started skiing in High School Finn Sisu employee since 2007 Statistics student at the University of Minnesota
	Kevin Johnson (KJ) Kool and Jaded Trail Running Maverick! Knows footwear like the back of his hand...err foot. Waxed several athletes to Birkie wins and National Championships. Marketing and Spiritual Guru Industry Insider
	Doug White 38 years on skis Coach/volunteer for Roseville HS since 1997 Has skied all the Great American Ski Chase marathons
	Kathleen Dewahl Has been skiing for 20 years Coach for Central High School for 5 years Skis for Vakava