Conditions were fantastic for the 29th annual Sawtooth International Ski Races. Thanks to all of the participants and volunteers that made it happen. Check out results at Steve’s Timing:
http://www.boreal.org/~durfee/results.htm
Shelby Ahrendt
All trails except Bed & Breakfast and East overlook were groomed this morning. (They were groomed yesterday). I know I am biased, being the groomer, but today it wil be worth cutting out of work early to ski! Best conditions of the year so far! Groomers choice, skate skiing everything. Classic will be great too!
Anyone else hankering for a good, hard, long effort on classic skis after all the race cancelations and lack of snow?
On Saturday, January 21st we will be kicking it old school at the Pincushion Trails. Set on what I like to think of as our Holmenkollen course we will be doing three 16.6k loops for 50k, although 33.2k and 16.6k options are also open. Each loop will start and finish through the stadium so you will be welcome to provide your own feeds on the feed table, rewax or even change out your skis if you so desire. Skiers will set off at two minute intervals on the start list with two starting times available-9:30 & 10:30 a.m. (that is, there will be two start lists, 9:30 & 10:30, with skiers assigned start times at two minute intervals on each list, pick the start list that fits into your schedule). The timing clock will be set out but you are responsible for recording your own finish time.
The day promises to be a challenging “race of truth”.
While this is a club training day, non-club members are more than welcome with a suggested donation of $5 in the trail box. Rsvp to rova@mac.com for a start time on your preferred start list or show up at 9:30 or 10:30 and slide into an open slot.
See you at Pincushion.
The 2nd Berg Occasional was a huge success! Participation went up dramatically compared to the first and fun was had by all. The holiday event was a “mini-tour” that started with a 2.5 km prologue and was followed by a reverse pursuit 7.5 km classic race.
Sawtooth International Ski Races
29th Annual
RESCHEDULED TO
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
THE RACES
The Sawtooth Races will provide opportunities for both classical and freestyle skiers and skiers of all ages and ability levels. We will have a 10K classical technique event, followed by a 20K freestyle event. Both will be run on a 10K loop utilizing intermediate level Pincushion Mountain trails.
There will be a self-seeded mass start at 10:00 am for all 10K classical racers and another mass start at 11:00 am for the 20K freestyle racers. Separate awards will be given for the 10K classical and for the 20K freestyle events. Junior skiers are encouraged to enter the 10K event. For those up to the challenge, start times will allow skiers to enter both the classical and freestyle events. This year there will be awards given to the top male and female in the combined event.
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
Advance registration is appreciated and encouraged. You may register by mail using the entry form .pdf (requires Adobe Reader) or online at www.active.com. If you are concerned about timely mail delivery, you may fax your entry to 218-387-9562, or scan and email to rwswanson@boreal.org. However, skiers may register and pick up race packets on the day of the race. Registration and/or packet pick up will be from 6 pm – 8 pm Friday night at the Cook County Community Center (note the location—directions under Pasta Feed info). Late comers can pick up packets or register on Saturday morning 8 am – 9 am at the Pincushion warming chalet (race start area). The lighted trail will be open on Friday night until 10 pm! However, the remainder of the course will close for race prep at 5 pm on Friday.
PASTA FEED & AWARDS
The Cook County Youth Ski League will sponsor a pasta feed on Friday night from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Cook County Community Center to help skiers and spectators replenish energy stores for the Saturday races. The Community Center is just 1/2 block west of the high school. Look for the hockey rink!
Awards will be presented at the Pincushion warming building immediately following each race.
LODGING & MEALS
Along with over 165 kilometers of Pisten Bully groomed x-c ski trails within 30 minutes of Grand Marais, our area offers cross country skiers many fine motels, lodges, bed & breakfasts, and restaurants that cater to skiers. We suggest reserving accommodations early. For lodging assistance, call the Grand Marais Visitors Center toll free at 888-922-5000 or log on to www.grandmarais.com. This event is supported in part by funds from the Grand Marais Area Tourism Association.
Additional information, snow conditions, last minute race information, printable entry forms and online registration available here at www.pincushiontrails.org.
The North Superior Ski and Run Club officials have decided to postpone the Sawtooth International
Cross Country Ski Races due to low snow conditions and poor prospects for additional snow by
December 31, the originally scheduled date. The new date will be Saturday, February 18, 2012, on
the Pincushion Mountain trails. All times and other aspects of the event will remain the same.
Dave is going to clear trail again this Saturday, 9:00 at the warming hut, all help is welcome!!
We finished getting the first round of mowing and clearing trees from the North Advanced, Ole Hyvva, Hilfiker, and Canyon Curves loops. One more round of mowing (at least) is needed on these loops too. Trail work day next Saturday the 29th of October from 9 am -12 pm.
28th Annual Sawtooth International Ski Races
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011
THE RACES
The Sawtooth Races will provide opportunities for both classical and freestyle skiers and skiers of all ages and ability levels. We will have a 10K classical technique event, followed by a 20K freestyle event. Both will be run on a 10K loop utilizing intermediate level Pincushion Mountain trails.
There will be a self-seeded mass start at 10:00 am for all 10K classical racers and another mass start at 11:00 am for the 20K freestyle racers. Separate awards will be given for the 10K classical and for the 20K freestyle events. Junior skiers are encouraged to enter the 10K event. For those up to the challenge, start times will allow skiers to enter both the classical and freestyle events, although there will be no separate awards for a combined event.
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
Advance registration is appreciated and encouraged. You may register by mail using the entry form here or online at active.com. If you are concerned about timely mail delivery, use the online registration. However, skiers may register and pick up race packets on the day of the race. Registration and/or packet pick up will be from 6 pm – 8 pm Saturday night at the Cook County Community Center (note the location—directions under Pasta Feed info). Late comers can pick up packets or register on Sunday morning 8 am – 9 am at the Pincushion warming chalet (race start area). The lighted trail will be open on Saturday night until 10 pm! However, the remainder of the course will close for race prep at 5 pm on Saturday.
PASTA FEED & AWARDS
The Cook County Youth Ski League will sponsor a pasta feed on Saturday night from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Cook County Community Center to help skiers and spectators replenish energy stores for the Sunday races. The Community Center is just 1/2 block west of the high school. Look for the hockey rink!
Awards will be presented at the Pincushion warming building immediately following each race.
LODGING & MEALS
Along with over 165 kilometers of Pisten Bully groomed x-c ski trails within 30 minutes of Grand Marais, our area offers cross country skiers many fine motels, lodges, bed & breakfasts, and restaurants that cater to skiers. We suggest reserving accommodations early. For lodging assistance, call the Grand Marais Visitors Center toll free at 888-922-5000 or log on to www.grandmarais.com. This event is supported in part by funds from the Grand Marais Area Tourism Association.