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XCHQ: Get your Fill at the Grill - Fire on the Mountain

Date: Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Time:
Where: Cross Country Ski Headquaters, Higgins Lake, MI
What: Get your Fill at the Grill - Fire on the Mountain - (Photo)
Noon to 3PM
Get your Fill at the Grill - Fire on the Mountain

Grill Cook Garrett Gabalis will make a special appearance on the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Sun Deck to Fire Grill your choice of Seafood, Lean Beef Burgers or Black Bean Veggie Burgers. Choose your entree and Garrett will grill it to perfection. If you dare, ask that your entree be cooked "Fire on the Mountain Style" (Grilled with sizzling hot sauce, this burger is topped with sauteed Jalapenos, Lettuce, Tomato,Onion and topped with a zesty Buffalo Blue Cheese Sauce)

CANCELLED: Wintersonnenwende 7.5 / 17km XC Ski Race

Date: Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: Michaywé, Gaylord, MI
What: The Michigan Cup's newest race! (Moved from December 17):

Fri. 2/17:
  • 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Late Registration / Packet pick up at Michaywé Clubhouse  
  • 7:00 pm Kids Lake Loppet 2km lighted loop, around Lake Michawyé
Sat. 2/18:
  • 6:00 am – 8:30 am Late Registration / Packet Pickup at Michaywé Clubhouse.  
  • 8:30 am 7.5 km start  
  • 9:30 am 17.5 km Michigan Cup Division Men start  
  • 9:32 am 17.5 km Michigan Cup Division Women start  
  • 9:40 am 17.5 km Open Division Men start  
  • 9:42 am 17.5 km Open Division Women start  
  • 11:45 am Awards and Lunch Served at the Clubhouse
See http://michigannordic.com/ for more details

Michigan High School Championships Pursuit

Date: Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Houghton, MI
What: Freestyle 5k Interval starts:
  • 9:00am - Boys
  • 10:00am - Girls

J3/J4 Freestyle race:

  • 11:00am, 3.75 Boys/Grils

Classic 5k Pursuit starts:

  • 2:00pm - Boys
  • 3:00pm - Girls
REGISTRATION FORM (Word or PDF)

CONTACT INFO:

Paul Lyle (parent) [email protected]
Mike Young (coach) [email protected]



Hanson Hills Skate Race (Michigan Cup)

Date: Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling, MI
What: A Michigan Cup race!
Since Michewaye has cancelled we will be holding a Skate Race on Saturday… Race will be 12-15K… Registration will be $20.. Overall Male and Female Awards.. (no age group awards given short notice)

Honey Bear 15/30k Classic Ski Race

Date: Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM
Where: Big Bay Pathway, Big Bay, MI
What: Noquemanon Trail Network and the “Friends of the Pathway” will host the annual Honey Bear Classic Ski Race in Big Bay, MI on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Racers of all ages will compete on the 15 K or 30 K classic course set around the scenic Big Bay Pathway. This is a great course and environment for family fun.

Registration will begin at 10:00 am at the Thunder Bay Inn. Races begin at 12:00 noon at the Pathway trailhead staging area.

Entry fee is $30.  Ages 10 and under ski free. Awards Ceremony with music, door prizes and refreshments will begin around 2:45 pm. Food tickets will be on sale for $5.00.

Entry forms will be available at local sport shops  or click here for a pdf to print, fill-out, and mail to NTN, PO Box 746, Marquette, MI 49855.

For questions call 906.235.6861.

NEW TIME: Kip Brady Skate Skiing Clinic 4:00pm

Date: Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM
Where: Cross Country Ski Headquaters, Higgins Lake, MI
What: Kip Brady Skate Skiing Clinic - (Photo)
February 18, 2012, Saturday 4:00pm
Kip Brady Skate Skiing Clinic

Bring your skate skiing to a new level with the help of Kip Brady, phenomenal skate skier and world class tri-athlete. Kip, an excellent hands-on instructor, will get you skiing faster, regardless of your skating proficiency - even up hills!  Please reserve your spot by emailing your name and session preference to [email protected].

The fee is $10. This helps cover Kip's travel expenses. The clinic is open to all skiers and ski racers. Kip will also be available for private lessons after the afternoon clinic and on Sunday through the early afternoon.

XCHQ: Learn to Ski Free!

Date: Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM
Where: Cross Country Ski Headquaters, Higgins Lake, MI
What: Learn to Ski for Free! - (Photo)
Saturday, 4pm
Learn to Ski for Free!

If you have any interest in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun, the “Learn to Ski for Free” lesson is a no-brainer. Each Saturday at 4pm, from December 10th - March 4th, learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing at no charge (conditions permitting). Adults and kids welcome. This is a beginner class, and FUN is the main goal. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45pm, or earlier if you need to rent ski equipment for a nominal charge. This class is free and lasts approximately 1 hour.