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North American Vasa Trail Work Bee
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Sat, Feb 25, 2012
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8:00 AM
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Vasa Ski Trail, Traverse City, MI
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February 2, 2012-Traverse City, MI—The 36th annual North American
VASA and the AXCS Masters National Championships are scheduled for Feb
11-12th. Because of the extremely low snowfall this winter and a few
days of over 50 degrees, there are parts of the race courses that are
very thin. We are attempting to make our primary courses as safe and
enjoyable as possible for both recreational and competitive skiers.
We have scheduled a work bee for Saturday Feb. 4th starting at 8am. Details are as follows:
Five teams of 20 volunteers will meet at four locations. Each team will split up and work in opposite directions.
Locations:
- Vasa Trail Head off Bartlett Road. Meet in warming hut. Last names A-E
- Lands End at Vasa trail crossing. A parking lot will be marked for Vasa volunteers. Last names F-J.
- Timber Ridge-start and finish of the Vasa races. Last names K-O.
- Sand Lakes Road-west end at the 25k loop. Last names P-T.
- Bunker Hill and two-track to the “Nipple”. Meet at the Vasa trailhead warming hut, then car pool to work area. Last names U-Z.
Volunteers should be able to ski or snowshoe. Ice crampons such as
SkiTrax would be helpful if icy conditions exist. Bring snow shovels
(plastic scoop shovels work well), light weight plastic sleds with rope
will help. Sleds can be filled with snow for transport.
For further information either check the Vasa website
(www.vasa.org) or call Jim Woodburne (632-6282) or the Vasa
hotline(231-938-4400).
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American Birkebeiner / Kortelopet / Prince Haakon 12/23/50/54k
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Sat, Feb 25, 2012
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8:00 AM
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Cable / Hayward, WI
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
The Birkie presented by Becker Law
The 2012 American Birkebeiner will be held on Saturday, February 25th
at 8:00 a.m. with a Finish on Hayward's Main Street. Skiers must choose
between the 50K Birkie Skate Technique or the 54K Birkie Classic
Technique.
Kortelopet presented by Marshfield Clinic - Hayward Center
The 2012 23K Kortelopet race starts in waves along with the Birkie
skiers on Saturday, February 25th, at 8:00 a.m. Skiers must choose
between Skate Technique or Classic Technique when registering. At the 9K
point, the Kortelopet will enter its own trail and ski to a finish line
at Telemark Resort.
Prince Haakon 12K presented by State Bank of Drummond
The eighth annual Prince Haakon will be held on Saturday, February
25th at 10:15 a.m. The event spans 12K from the Birkie/Korte Start Line
at the Cable Union Airport to the Kortelopet finish line.
Awards Ceremony
A great ceremony to honor the winners of a spectacular series of
events! The Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 25th.
There will be a slide show starting at 6:30 p.m. and the Awards will
begin at 7 p.m. Overall winners of the Birkie, Korte and Prince Haakon
will be presented awards.
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Lake Metroparks Winter Biathlon
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Sat, Feb 25, 2012
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9:00 AM
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Pine Lodge Ski Center, Kirtland, Ohio
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Join Lake Metroparks for this snow or no-snow event.
If there is snow, we will ski and take target practice using paint
markers. If there is no snow, we will run and use the markers. Accuracy
and endurance is a must!
Race on groomed
ski trails at Chapin Forest Reservation, if snow. Medals will be
awarded to the winners(1st, 2nd, 3rd) in each category, depending on
number of registrants. Categories based on registration. Course will
be modified to snow depth.
If snow, we will ski and take
target practice using paint markers. If no snow, we will run and use
the markers. Accuracy and endurance a must. Paint markers and paint
balls will be provided.
4.5k Freestyle 9:00 am
Youth Winter Biathlon 10:00 am
Same day registration will not be accepted.
Pre-registrations accepted until noon on Friday, February 24, 2012.
If you have any further questions,
contact Brian Davidson at the Lake Metroparks ski center at
440-256-3810.
Pine Lodge Ski Center
Chapin Forest Reservation
10381 Hobart Road, Kirtland, Ohio 44094
440-256-3810
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Sigge’s P’ayakentsut 15/30/50K
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Sat, Feb 25, 2012
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10:00 AM
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Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler, BC
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Organizers of the second annual Sigge’s P’ayakentsut want to meet their goal of 1,000 entries into the event on February 25, 2012. They are offering cash prizes for the Primes, new improved routes, a lot of swag and even musical entertainment to help make that happen. Registration is open and filling fast for the event, which sold out in its inaugural year at 500 participants. Early bird registration ends on February 15, and registration closes on February 23, 2012.
This year there are new routes for the 15, 30 and 50 K races, which will take competitors across all areas of Whistler Olympic Park, from the Olympic trails to biathlon and down into the scenic Madley Creek and Norwegian Woods.
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Boyne Nordican 12k Grinder Freestyle
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Sat, Feb 25, 2012
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10:00 AM
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Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls, MI
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A Michigan Cup race!
We will plan on doing a 12K freestyle race on the 25th of February. We will do race day registration at the Boyne Mountain Cross Country Center from 8:00 until 9:30 am, and then try and start the race by 10:00. It will be $25 for adults, and $15 for Juniors.
We will do mass start going up the downhill valley next to our Grinder ski trail. The race will include a
serious uphill start, and continue onto our Vistas trail section.
We will give awards for each age group, and also for the first person to the top of the initial climb male and female.
If you would like to contact the Boyne Mountain Cross Country Center, call 231-549-6088.
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XCHQ: Lunch on the Barbe - Barbequed Pulled Pork
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Sat, Feb 25, 2012
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12:00 PM
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Cross Country Ski Headquaters, Higgins Lake, MI
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Lunch on the Barbe - Barbequed Pulled Pork
- (Photo)
February 25, 2012 - Saturday Noon to 3PM
Lunch on the Barbe - Barbequed Pulled Pork
Feast
on some of the best barbequed pulled pork East of the Mississippi River
(in fact, the only pulled pork that beats ours can be found at The
Combs Pig Farm in North Las Vegas Nevada). Served on a fresh baked
sourdough roll with a big pickle spear and Veggies. All for just $5! Cross Country Ski Headquarters.
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XCHQ: Learn to Ski Free!
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Sat, Feb 25, 2012
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4:00 PM
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Cross Country Ski Headquaters, Higgins Lake, MI
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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.
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