I'm sure Don would be very willing to help you out:

http://www.crosscountrysoaring.com/welcome1.html

He's based about 1/2 hour south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport in
a medium sized town with plenty of motel and restaurant options. The
equipment is _pristine_ and he's a really nice guy to boot.

On 5/31/2006 9:17 AM, Deane wrote the following:
In Australia I have heard there are places where you can get your
sailplane license in a week of continuous training. I already have much
aviation experience (HG) and would like to get my sailplane license but
balk at driving the 4 hours round trip to the closest sailport, about
40 times to get the license. Is there anyplace in the US that offers an
accelerated course? Anyone have any comments, good or bad, about this
arrangement?
Deane