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SuperTour Finals and Spring Nationals

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Welcome to Duluth and Spirit Mountain, the host site for the SuperTour Finals on March 21st  -- 26th.  The Spirit Mountain Nordic Center  is located at the base of Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN.  The club host of the SuperTour Finals and Spring Nationals is the Duluth Nordic Ski Club (DXC).   We are excited to welcome clubs and athletes from across the United States.

Race Headquarters and Race Location:

Race headquarters will be located in the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center . 8551 Grand Ave. Duluth, MN 55808

Hours of the race headquarters: Friday - Sunday 8AM - 4PM daily

All races are held at the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center .  This area is located at the base of the hill . 

Captains Meeting:

There will be Coaches and Team Captains meetings on March 20th, 22nd, 23rd and 25th to discuss race details. The meeting will take place via zoom  at 5:00 PM CDT each day  and can be found at the link below.

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Event Sched ule:

March 21st: Classic Individual Start 10km - SuperTour Final

March 23rd: Classic Sprint - National Championship

March 24th: Freestyle Team Sprint  Relay - Nat ional Championship

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March 26th: Freestyle 40km/20km - National Championship

Come join the fun and have the best seat in the house.  Volunteers make this race series happen.   

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Seeding, Starts, Results:

Seeding will be done according to the 2024 U.S Ski and Snowboard Nordic Competition Guide .

Start Lists, Registration Lists and Results will be posted on superiortiming.com

SuperTour Final:

The classic interval start race on Thursday, March 21st is NOT a National Championship race, but it is a SuperTour Final race.

Registration fee: $45 - registration deadline is March 19th  at MIDNIGHT .

Prize money awarded only to those with a current FIS license, listed as active on the FIS website and appearing on the current FIS International Ranking list. 

Awards and flower ceremony will be held after the completion of the event.

Prize money - SuperTour

    1st - $750

    2nd - $500    

    3rd - $250

    4th - $200

    5th - $150

    6th - $100

National Championships:

Registration fees:

Classic Individual Sprint - $60

Free Technique Team Sprint - $60

Free Technique Mass Start - $60, registration for all three National Championship races $175.

Registration closes for ALL National Championships on March 21st  at MIDNIGHT . 

Prize Money - National Championship:

The prize payouts for U.S Cross Country National Championship Races

First Place $1200

Second Place $600

Third Place $300

SuperTour Final

A flower ceremony and awards for the SuperTour race (Thursday, March 21st) will take place at the conclusion of the event.  Athletes must be present after the awards to receive their prize money. 

The Overall SuperTour award winners will be recognized at the athlete reception on March 24th. 

National Championship 

A flower ceremony will take place immediately following the events on March 23rd and 24th.  

Overall National Champion Awards will take place at the award ceremony on Sunday night, March 24th.  The final National awards will be given on Tuesday, March 26th after completion of the distance event. 

If a foreign competitor resides in the top three, two flower ceremonies will take place:

A ceremony with foreign competitors, collection prize money and acknowledging place.

A ceremony with only the U.S. citizens acknowledging the top three winners of the U.S. Championships event.

Memberships:

All U.S. resident competitors in the SuperTour and National Championship events must have valid U.S. Ski & Snowboard licenses, including foreign-born athletes competing for U.S. colleges. Canadian and other athletes and coaches living outside the United States need only valid FIS licenses. This requirement is the responsibility of the athlete. 

Coaches, Suppliers and Media and Field of Place Access (FOP):

USSS Coaches: registration is required, free.   Register HERE

A USSS assigned bib required to be worn by all USSS coaches.

USSS Suppliers: registration is required, free.   Register HERE  

Temporary bibs will be issued to those who do not have USSS bibs and have registered.  $50 fee if bib is not returned. 

Coaches Social:

Thursday, March 21

Coaches, officials and team support staff are invited to gather at Earth Rider Brewery for a brewery tour, xc trivia contest for prizes, and complementary food and beverage.

5:00 - 5:45 Earth Rider Brewery Tour

5:30 Gather at Earth Rider Brewery Cedar Lounge Taproom

6:00 - 7:30 XC ski-racing trivia for prizes hosted by Chad Salmela

All invitees who attend will receive a complimentary souvenir stainless-steel beer glass filled with your choice of Earth Rider Brewery beverage and food from Northern Waters Smokehaus.

Sponsored by Earth Rider Brewery , The Birkie , Ski Hut , Salomon , Rex Wax , Swix , Fischer , Atomic , Karri Traa Ski Clothes and Enjoy Winter .

Athletes/Coaches bibs can be picked up in the Grand Avenue Chalet race mornings from 8AM to 10AM.  Time subject to change.

Trailhead Rules, Spectators and Parking:

Spirit Mountain Recreation Center and the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center offer great viewing of the racecourse and stadium.  The current parking available is at the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center. 

The Spirit Mountain Nordic Center is handicapped accessible and will be open all day.

Restrooms are available inside the chalet and multiple porta-potties outside. 

Dogs are NOT allowed on the ski trails or at the venue.  

Emergency Procedure:

Spirit Mountain Ski Patrol and Medical professionals will be on - site for all race and inspection days. ​

After Party:

There will be an after party at Ursa Minor on Tuesday, March 26th after the races are complete. More information can be found HERE!  ​

Org anizing Committee:

Chair of the OC: Siiri Morse

Asst to Chair of the OC: Joe Haggenmiller

Chief of Competition: Gary Larson

Media and Communications: Jordan Woods

Venue Manager and Groomer: Tom Straka

Medical Coordinator: Dr. Dave Hutchinson

Competition Officials:

Chief  of Competition: Gary Larson

Competition Secretary: Mary Beth Nevers

Chief of Course: Henry Campbell

Chief of Stadium: Ben Bauer

Chief of Timekeeping and Data: Dave Johnson

Chief  of Control: Jeannie Fleck

Technical Delegate: Annie Van Fossan

Technical Delegate Assistant: John Filander

Additional Jury Member: Craig Hughes

USSS Rep: Bryan Fish

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SuperTour Finals and Spring Nationals

March 22 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

One event on March 22, 2024 at 8:00 am

One event on March 23, 2024 at 8:00 am

One event on March 24, 2024 at 8:00 am

One event on March 25, 2024 at 8:00 am

One event on March 26, 2024 at 8:00 am

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard SuperTour presented by the National Nordic Foundation is recognized by FIS as the Continental Cup for the United States- the highest level of competition in the country. The Duluth Cross Country Ski Club (DXC) is excited to host the SuperTour Final and Spring Nationals at Spirit Mountain Nordic Center, March 21st to March 26th. The SuperTour Final and Spring Nationals will bring world class athletes from around the region, nationally and the world to Duluth. National titles are on the line and some of the best skiers in the US will be here to take home the title.

Spectator access is free. All participants must be a member of USSS (US Ski and Snowboard). Race registration information is on the website: www.duluthsupertour.com.

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Gitchi gami games and us ski & snowboard cross country super tour race to be held in cable dec. 10-12.

Kate Barido, ABSF

Absf snowmaking enables early season, national level cross country ski racing.

The Gitchi Gami Games are part of the Junior Cup and Youth Cup event series for the 2021-2022 ski season. The Junior National Qualifying series is governed by Central Cross-Country Skiing (CXC). It encourages young athletes from U8 to U23 age divisions to enjoy cross-country skiing and develop their skills, whether they are new to the sport, high school skiers, aspiring junior skiers who hope to compete at national and international levels, or somewhere in between.

Click on course map to enlarge, courtesy of the ABSF.

The Gitchi Gami Games SuperTour, presented by the National Nordic Foundation 2021-22, will attract teams of regional, national, and international athletes, as well as pro athletes from Alaska, Montana, Utah, Idaho and Vermont. Newly formed Team Birkie will be in attendance, which is a pro composite team of athletes from the Midwest. Race organizers are expecting several hundred athletes, support staff and spectators will attend the races in the coming days, bringing highly sought-after shoulder season tourism to the Cable and Hayward area.

Race schedules:

Gitchi Gami Games SuperTour | CXC Solomon Cup  • December 10-12, 2021 • Birkie Trailhead • Cable, WI

Friday, December 10:  Freestyle Mass Start

15km – Male U18/U20/Senior and Female U18/U20/Senior

Saturday, December 11:  Classic Sprint

Male U16/U18/U20/Senior & Female U16/U18/U20/Senior

Gitchi Gami Games Youth Cup  • December 11-12, 2021 • Birkie Trailhead • Cable, WI

Saturday, December 11:   Classic Sprint

500 m- Female U10/U12 and Male U10/U12

650 m- Female U14 and Male U14

Gitchi Gami Games History

The Gitchi Gami Games were originally created by Tony Wise in the mid 70’s as an elite level cross country ski race that eventually became the first-ever Cross Country Ski World Cup Race in 1978.  The ABSF reintroduced the Gitchi Gami Games in 2018 to provide an opportunity for youth and elite level athletes to showcase their abilities at an internationally recognized venue and winter destination for tens of thousands of cross country skiers.

About Team Birkie

Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC), the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, and the Loppet Foundation created a high performance racing team to inspire future generations of skiers and win Olympic medals. Team Birkie is based out of the Trailhead at Wirth Park, The Loppet Foundation’s headquarters in Minneapolis. Team Birkie will conduct training camps in the Hayward Area and around the Central Region, as well as training and competition trips around North America.  The team consists of pro athletes and college athletes which bridges the gap between collegiate racing and provides a platform for elite skiers to focus on their dream of making the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Ski Team.

An invitation to spectate: The SuperTour Races are Olympic qualifying events, and everyone will be at the start line ready to compete at their best. The stakes are high, so the atmosphere is engaging to be a part of. The athletes love having people show their support and due to the smaller footprint of the snowmaking loops, spectators will be able to see a lot of action on different parts of the course simultaneously.

Team Birkie athletes to watch: 

• Zak Ketterson returns to his stomping grounds this season in Cable at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. There is always a benefit to competing on a familiar course and knowing how approach the race tactically and with smart pacing. Zak has two SuperTour wins to his name and hopes to contend for another at the Gitchi Gami Games. Look for Zak to be an all-around competitor who could be fighting for the SuperTour Overall position after the weekend. Zak finished first in the 10k Skate race at the SuperTour race last weekend in Duluth, MN.
• Christian Gostout has shown his strengths as a distance skier finishing in the top 10 in both the skate and classic Birkie races last season. This year his coaches have continued to focus on his goal of racing in some of the long-distance events in Europe at the end of the year, while also refining his speed and power. Christian is incredibly agile on his skis and will shine in any tight sprint or mass start pack race.
• Andrew Millan joined Team Birkie from an extensive running background which he honed as an athlete at Luther College in Iowa. He has had one of the quickest improvement curves his coaches have ever seen in cross country skiing. Andrew will be focusing on both sprint and distance events and hopes to qualify to compete in a few international races later this season.
• Tony Mathie graduated from the University of Minnesota where he competed on the cross country skiing club team. Tony has some of the best technique on the circuit the coaches are excited to see him put together a weekend of competitive racing. Tony will be awesome in the skate races where he can produce enormous power and speed on the fast flat sections. The snow and courses are perfect for Tony, watch for him attacking the finishing sprints.
• Brian Gregg looks to offer his extensive racing knowledge to the team while also competing in distance events. Brian will be very competitive in the 15K mass start skate race in Cable. He loves the courses and his race tactics are hard to beat with all his experience.
• Ingrid Thyr is back to her Midwest roots this year after competing for Williams College in the East and Team Crosscut in the West. The opportunity to train and race out of several regions gives Ingrid a depth of experience and grit when it comes to challenging conditions and tough courses. Ingrid’s fitness and technique are at another level this year and she is looking at forward to the opportunity to turn some heads.
• Julie Ensrud is ready to showcase her new sprint speed and power on the fast machine-made snowmaking loops that will be used in Cable. After many seasons of focusing on longer distance events, look for Julie to ski well when she gets into the head-to-head sprint races. After an extremely solid summer and fall of training, Julie is excited to use her new speed in her already strong distance events as well.
• Jordan Schuster is fresh off the EISA circuit where she competed for St. Lawrence University. In her first year of training as a professional skier she has made an enormous jump in fitness and technique. The coaches look forward to Jordan attacking the mass start races on the final lap and throwing down her newfound speed and quickness on the steep and difficult terrain.

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SuperTour Kicks Off in Anchorage

The North American cross country scene offers numerous race opportunities throughout the winter season, but it’s the SuperTour that involves the very most competitive skiers from the United States and Canada. On December 12-17, Anchorage’s Kincaid Park plays host to the Anchorage WinterStart SuperTour , the first SuperTour event of the 2023-2024 season (presented with the support of Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage and Cross Country Alaska ).

Men’s and Women’s Sprint

Tuesday saw SuperTour action in both the Men’s and Women’s Sprints. American, Sammy Smith, topped the women’s results ahead of Lilian Gagnon and Anna Marie Dietze, while Canada’s Julien Locke led the men’s field ahead of Walker Hall and Michael Earnhart.

In post-race interview with FasterSkier’s Nat Herz, Locke articulated the importance of doing well at these North American SuperTour races. “SuperTours [are] the top level of domestic racing,” he said. “So everyone who’s not at the World Cup is here right now . . . For the United States and Canada, these are selection races for the World Cup later in the year.”

Sprint Qualifying RESULTS

Sprint RESULTS

Men’s and Women’s 10 k Classic Interval Start

In Wednesday’s 10 k Classic Interval Start, the men’s field was led by Maximillian Holman, ahead of Hugo Hinckfus and Hunter Wonders. Smith continued her winning ways at the head of the women’s field ahead of Sydney Palmer-Leger and Nina Schamberger.

Winner of the first two women’s events (Freestyle Sprint and 10 k Classic), Smith commented on the heavy/fresh snow conditions in Anchorage. “The snow definitely made the conditions a little interesting,” she said. “It definitely made technique stuff a little more complicated; but it was super-fun racing, super competitive day.”

10 k Classic Interval Start RESULTS

Schedule of Events

Anchorage WinterStart SuperTour events continue on Saturday with Men’s and Women’s Classic Sprints, followed by Sunday’s 10 k Freestyle Mass Start.

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DATE December 8 – 11, 2022

LOCATION Lake Creek Ski Center, Ketchum ( MAP )

FIS and USSS U18 and older $48 per day, includes $3 per day for National Fluoro Testing Fee

Non-FIS U16 $38 per day, includes $3 per day for National Fluoro Testing Fee

Non-Scored USSS U14 and U12 and Novice $24 per day. No National Fluoro Testing Fee required.

Late Entry Fee (after 12/4 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time) – $10 per person per day REGISTRATION CLOSES at 11:59 a.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 6

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Training at Lake Creek is included in the competitor entry fee. Note that skiing elsewhere in the Wood River Valley requires purchase of a North Valley Trails Pass, available at Galena Lodge or BCRD.org.

Coaches Registration

Coaches complete online registration to receive event information emails and updates.

All coaches must have a current US Ski & Snowboard Coach License.

Coaches must wear an official USSS Coach’s Bib in order to access field of play areas, including the stadium and all courses.

If you have not received your official USSS Coach’s Bib, but have an active Coach’s License, a temporary official coach’s bib will be available through Bryan Fish, USSA Nordic Sport Director at the race venue.

All coaches must complete online registration by Tuesday, 12/4 at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

Lake Creek Parking & Shuttle Details

The Lake Creek Venue Parking Lot does not have the capacity to meet the needs of all athletes, volunteers, and spectators. Only team vehicles in possession of an issued parking pass will be afforded parking access to the Lake Creek Parking Lot on race days. All other athletes, volunteers, and spectators will be required to utilize the shuttle system from the Hulen Meadows Parking Lot located 1/2 mile south of the Lake Creek Venue on Idaho Highway 75. Shuttles will start daily at 6:30 a.m. and will continue through the conclusion of each day’s events.

If you have a wax trailer, please contact Rick Kapala to determine a parking arrangement. [email protected] or 208.720.7981.

Volunteer Opportunities

All volunteers please register using the button above. Volunteer questions? Please contact [email protected]

Race Contacts

Co-Chief of Competition Rick Kapala [email protected] 208.720.7981

Co-Chief of Competition Kelley Yeates [email protected]

Assistant Technical Delegate Alan Pokorny [email protected]

Competition Timing Services James ‘Mac’ Read, Sportstats [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator Kathryn Grohusky [email protected]

Technical Delegate Meg Seifert [email protected]

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Start List & Results

START LISTS Thursday Classic Distance Start List Saturday Classic Sprint Start List Sunday Freestyle Distance Start List

RESULTS Thursday Classic Distance Results Thursday U14 U12 Classic Mass Start Results Saturday Classic Sprint Results Sunday Freestyle Distance Results

PRIZE MONEY SCHEDULE The Sun Valley Super Tour awards prize money for the top six places for each gender per day in the FIS race. Competitors must possess a current FIS license to be eligible to collect prize money.

1st Place – $750 2nd Place – $500 3rd Place – $250 4th Place – $200 5th Place – $150 6th Place – $100

Events Schedule

Saturday, 12/3

• OC Announcement on snow conditions and venue viability by 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
• In the event of inadequate snow conditions at the Lake Creek Venue, an alternative site will be confirmed at this time.

Sunday, 12/4

• Regular race entry closes at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time (late entry fees apply after this deadline)

Tuesday, 12/6

• 9:00 a.m. Race Courses open for inspection. Lake Creek Cross Country Ski Center.
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Race Office open. SVSEF Team Center at Lake Creek.
• 12:00 p.m. Late Entry closes. NO ENTRIES AFTER THIS DEADLINE.

Wednesday, 12/7

• 6:00 p.m. Team Leaders Meeting both in-person at Lake Creek and via Zoom.
• 6:00 p.m. Courses closed for grooming.

Thursday, 12/8 Mass Start Classic

7:30 a.m. Race Courses open. Lake Creek Cross Country Ski Center.

• 10:00am 15k male (6 laps yellow course)
• 11:30am 15k female (6 laps yellow course)
• 1:00pm 10k male (4 laps yellow course)
• 2:00pm 10k female (4 laps yellow course)
• 3:00pm U16 male (2 laps yellow course)
• 3:02pm U16 female (2 laps yellow course)

Awards in stadium upon completion of each race.

Friday, 12/9 (No Races)

• 6:00 p.m. Team Leaders Meeting both in-person at Lake Creek and via Zoom. This meeting for both Saturday Sprint Race and Sunday Freestyle Distance Races.

6:00 p.m. Course closed for grooming.

Saturday, 12/10 Classic Sprint (1.4k green course)

• 9:30am Sprint Qualifier SR thru U16 female
• 10:05am Sprint Qualifier SR thru U16 male
• 10:45am U14 male- 3k (purple course)
• 10:50am U14 female- 3k (purple course)
• 11:00am U12 male- 2k (blue course)
• 11:00am U12 female- 2k (blue course)
• 11:10am Course Opens
• 11:25am Course Closes
• 11:30am U16 female Semi 1
• 11:35am U16 female Semi 2
• 11:40am U16 male Semi 1
• 11:45am U16 male Semi 2
• 11:55am U16 female Final
• 12:00pm U16 male Final
• 12:05pm Course Opens
• 12:25pm Course Closes
• 12:30pm SuperTour female Q1
• 12:35pm SuperTour female Q2
• 12:40pm SuperTour female Q3
• 12:45pm SuperTour female Q4
• 12:50pm SuperTour female Q5
• 12:55pm SuperTour male Q1
• 1:00pm SuperTour male Q2
• 1:05pm SuperTour male Q3
• 1:10pm SuperTour male Q4
• 1:15pm SuperTour male Q5
• 1:20pm SuperTour female Semi 1
• 1:25pm SuperTour female Semi 2
• 1:30pm SuperTour male Semi 1
• 1:35pm SuperTour male Semi 2
• 1:45pm SuperTour female Final
• 1:50pm SuperTour male Final
• 2:00pm Course Opens
• 2:10pm Course Closes
• 2:15pm Junior female Q1
• 2:20pm Junior female Q2
• 2:25pm Junior female Q3
• 2:30pm Junior female Q4
• 2:35pm Junior female Q5
• 2:40pm Junior male Q1
• 2:45pm Junior male Q2
• 2:50pm Junior male Q3
• 2:55pm Junior male Q4
• 3:00pm Junior male Q5
• 3:05pm Junior female Semi 1
• 3:10pm Junior female Semi 2
• 3:15pm Junior male Semi 1
• 3:20pm Junior male Semi 2
• 3:30pm Junior female Final
• 3:35pm Junior male Final

Sunday, 12/11 Interval Start Freestyle

7:00 a.m. Race Courses open. Lake Creek Cross Country Ski Center.

UPDATES FOR SUNDAY START TIMES – POSTED 12/10 7:45 p.m. MST

One hour delay for race today = 10:00 a.m. start.

We are going forward with the race, but of course, we understand that there are other considerations for teams to make, so please let [email protected] know if you do not plan to race.

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There will be 15 second intervals for everyone but the 10k who will be 30 second intervals.

The 10k distance for men and women will be 4 laps of the 2.5k course (same course as Thursday).

The 5k distance for boys and girls will be 2 laps of the 2.5k course (same course as Thursday).

The 2.5k distance for the U12 and U14 boys and girls will be 1 lap of the 2.5k course.

• Womens FIS 10k starts at 9:00:30
• Mens FIS 10k starts at 10:30:30
• Girls U16 5k starts at 12:00:15
• Boys U16 5k starts at 12:15:15
• Girls U14 2.5 k starts at 12:40:15
• Boys U14 2.5k starts at 12:45:15
• Girls U12 2.5k starts at 12:50:15
• Boys U12 2.5k starts at 12:50:45

Course Maps & Policies

THURSDAY, 12/8 CLASSIC DISTANCE COURSE ( MAP )

• 15km (6 laps)
• 10km (4 laps)
• 5km (2 laps)

SATURDAY, 12/10 CLASSIC SPRINT COURSE MAPS (see links below):

• Sprint Course (Sr., U20, U18, U16)

SUNDAY, 12/11 FREESTYLE DISTANCE COURSE MAPS (see links below):

• 10km (2 loops)
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OFFICIAL WAXING POLICY In accordance with USSS National Waxing Policies, use of any fluoro-carbonated waxes is NOT ALLOWED at any FIS and/or USSS-sanctioned events.

Testing to detect the presence of fluoro-carbonated waxes on skis will be conducted at this event.

In accordance with the Intermountain Waxing Policies, the U16, U14, and U12 classes will adhere to the uniform glide wax policy with the wax call for each race to be announced the morning of the day prior.

COVID 19 REGULATIONS In accordance with CDC guidelines and USSS Protocols, the following policies are in place for the Sun Valley Super Tour. These guidelines are meant to help participants and spectators minimize risk of COVID infection and we ask for the cooperation of all competitors, coaches and spectators.

• Attending athletes, staff and spectators are asked to follow existing CDC guidelines in response to the emergence possible COVID symptoms including immediate isolation protocols for both known and suspected positive cases and exposures. We request that all participant exercise the utmost in caution and refrain from being present at the competition venue if there is any indication of likely COVID infection or close exposure to a person known to have a COVID infection.
• All awards ceremonies are conducted outdoors upon the conclusion of each race. No indoor awards.
• Bib pick-up will be via the sliding window on thew south side of the Lake Creek Team Center and at the Stadium. No indoor bib pick up.

Spectator Guidelines

Spectators we encourage you to come out to support skiers in the 2022 Sun Valley Super Tour.  The 2022 Sun Valley Super Tour involves three days of racing and will feature some of the best skiers in North America in addition to many of our local and intermountain juniors.  We love spectators and we are grateful for your support and encouragement of the athletes. This section sets out the guidelines for spectators and some pro tips for best strategies to watch the races.  The event web site includes a detailed schedule of events course maps and start lists for each day to help you plan your spectating strategy.  In addition, there is also a spectator access map to help you navigate to prime viewing areas.

Guidelines:

• All parking is off site and involves a shuttle. The parking and shuttle plans are explained on the event website.  Pro Tip:  Allow extra time to account for parking and shuttle. It takes about 10 min to walk from the Lake Creek parking lot to the start and finish area.
• Spectators are not allowed to spectate on skis but must walk to all viewing areas.  Pro Tip:  Don’t bring skis to spectate–they only get in the way.
• Spectators are permitted to walk on the side of the trails to spectate but must keep well out of the way of skiers and avoid impacting the groomed part of the trail.Pro tip: Pay attention!!
• There are two important exceptions to spectator access:  No spectators are allowed on the section of trail from Torin’s downhill to the finish and no spectators are allowed on the downhill section of Hammer. Both these fast downhills will be clearly marked and fenced off.
• There will be course control volunteers on course.  They are there to help ensure the safety of both spectators and skiers. Please thank them and follow all their instructions for spectating.
• There are a number of spectator control gates with course control monitors–please follow their instructions for crossing.
• There will be fencing at the bottom of Hammer and spectators are required to stay behind the fence.
• In the stadium there are sections reserved for competitors, coaches and race officials only.  Please respect these areas.
• No pets please.

Spectating Suggestions:

• Start lists are posted online no later than the night before the race.  If you are interested in following a specific racer the start list will tell you exactly when that racer will start.  Pro Tip: Download the start list then you have a list of which bib number each skier has and you can cheer for all the racers.
• Spectators are allowed to walk on the side of trails to spectate ( with two exceptions) but there are also suggested access routes for spectators.  These are marked with blue signs denoting spectator access routes. The spectator access map below details suggested routes.
• Bottom of Hammer:  From here you can see most of the course.  Racers will pass by three times per loop and one can see both the start and finish from here.  This is a good place to watch skiers ski one of the most challenging downhills on the course.
• Coaches Climb.  From here you can see most of the course. It is also a prime location if you like to see skiers suffering.  Coaches climb is also where skiers often will make their move–especially on sprint day. (Sat)
• Pro Tip:  You will often see coaches strategically placed on the course providing racers with information, replacing broken poles, providing feeds (water) and encouragement etc.  While it is really interesting to watch and listen to how they support their athletes, please give them the space they need to do their jobs.
• Bottom of Torin’s:  If we are using Torin’s for the mass start race on Thursday or the distance skate on Sunday this is a good place to see skiers navigate the fastest downhill of the day.  Please remember to stay behind the fencing and that  Torin’s and the downhill section below it is closed to spectators.
• Thursday mass start classic.  Mass starts are really exciting to watch–be sure to be there for the start at 10am.
• Saturday sprint day:  Racers ski a qualifier in the morning and the top 30 skiers qualify to ski in 6 racer heats in the afternoon. Best spectating is to plan to spectate for the heats.  Head to head racing is exciting to watch.  Heats start at noon.

CLICK HERE FOR SPECTATOR ACCESS MAP

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Events this year:

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - Classic Interval Start 10km SuperTour

Friday, March 24 - Freestyle Sprint National Championship

Saturday, March 25 - Freestyle 4x5km Mixed Gender Club Relay National Championship & Open Club Relays

Sunday, March 26 - Classic Mass Start 40km National Championship

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Jan  2- Classic  Interval  Start

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Jan 5-  Skate Mass Start 10k Juniors/20k Seniors

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‘It feels historic’: U.S. Cross Country Ski Team enters Tour de Ski in unprecedented territory

Rosie Brennan of the United States competes in the women's cross-country skiing sprint qualification during the Tour de Ski on December 30, 2023 in Toblach, Italy. (Photo by Mathias Bergeld/Bildbyran/Sipa via AP)

As they took the course Saturday for the first leg of the Tour de Ski in Toblach, Italy, the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team was in rarefied territory.

The U.S. women’s team entered with Jessie Diggins leading the World Cup points race and teammate and Alaskan Rosie Brennan close by in third. While Diggins won the overall in 2021, the U.S. has used a depth of talent to find success that may be unparalleled for the Americans in four decades of World Cup racing.

“It feels historic for sure,” said former U.S. Ski Team member and Olympian Holly Brooks, who has followed the early season action from her home in Anchorage. “To have the depth and to have two of the top three skiers being in contention is really extraordinary.”

The men’s team hasn’t produced eye-popping results, but they too have been on the rise. Packed with a young nucleus of skiers including multiple Alaskans, the U.S. men have also achieved some momentous finishes.

In email exchanges with ADN, members of the U.S. Ski Team described what led to their unprecedented early season success and what their expectations are for the remainder of the season.

Brennan and Diggins both believe the success of Team USA’s skiers is a continuation of a slow ascent and not a quick, unexpected leap.

“We’ve had a lot of people just putting in the work consistently, year after year,” Diggins said. “That really starts to build over time. So many members of this team, we’ve got this awesome depth. All of that work is coming up to the surface.”

The United States' Jessie Diggins celebrates winning a women's 10 km freestyle race at the cross-country ski World Cup, at the Österund ski stadium in Ostersund, Sweden, on Dec. 10. (Anders Wiklund/TT News Agency via AP)

Since arriving in Alaska in 2011, Brennan said, she’s maintained a very consistent training routine, currently working with Erik Flora and the APU Elite Team. She said illness kept her from reaching her potential last year in the season’s first period, and the success of the team now is giving her season even more visibility.

“I wish I could say there was one magic thing I did that changed everything, but that’s not the reality of ski racing or many pursuits,” she said. “It’s been many years of small improvements and lots of work that add up to good things. ... The overall success of the team seems to have simply drawn more attention so people are actually noticing.”

Brooks said in conversations she’s had with former U.S. Ski Team members like Alaskans Kikkan Randall and Sadie Bjornsen Maubet, and chatting with local skiers on the Hillside and at Kincaid Park in Anchorage, the enthusiasm level is high.

“People are just so engaged,” she said. “It’s fun to have a horse in the race. I mean, it really wasn’t that long ago where top 30s were celebrated. And now I feel like, every weekend in period one, we had someone, if not multiple people, on the podium.”

While Brennan, 35, and Diggins, 32, have been stalwarts, there’s also an influx of young skiers. At 22, Novie McCabe already has a stellar resume. McCabe, from Winthrop, Washington, won three national titles at the University of Utah and was a 2022 Winter Olympian. She joined the APU team this year and has high aspirations after finishing seventh last season in the Tour’s final stage.

“I think that the key for me this year will be treating each day as a new opportunity and not dwelling on the day before too much,” she said.

Julia Kern, Sophia Laukli and 18-year-old Sammy Smith round out the women’s roster for the Tour. Smith is coming off an impressive performance at the Winterstart Super Tour in Anchorage.

Brennan said the team has an excellent blend of youth and experience.

[ Top US college and high school skiers compete in Alaska’s Winterstart Super Tour stop ]

“We have a really young team now, which often means a lull in results as some athletes move on and the young ones get their feet under them,” Brennan said. “This crew has now had a few World Cup seasons together and things are clicking, so we are seeing great results all around.”

J.C. Schoonmaker of the United States competes in the men's sprint during the FIS Cross-Country World Cup on Dec. 9 in Östersund. (Photo by Johan Axelsson/Bildbyran/Sipa USA)

Perhaps the most surprising result of the U.S. Ski Team’s World Cup season to date came from J.C. Schoonmaker. A former UAA skier and current APU athlete, Schoonmaker finished on the podium in a sprint race in early December in Östersund, Sweden. He was followed closely by teammate Ben Ogden, marking career bests for both as well as the first time the U.S. had two men racing in a sprint final.

Ogden, 23, has been a stalwart of the team in recent years. Alaskans Schoonmaker, Gus Schumacher and Zanden McMullen give the Americans three more skiers on the Tour de Ski team who are 23 or younger. Another 23-year-old Alaskan, Luke Jager, raced for the Americans in the World Cup season’s first period but isn’t competing in the Tour.

“They’re all around the same age,” Brooks said. “They’re really some of each other’s best friends, so I think it feels like less of a sacrifice to put so much time and energy into it. They are competitive with each other but in a really healthy way. And so I think they push each other and, you know, that success breeds success. I think a lot about kind of the contagion effect of confidence.”

Ogden had a breakthrough moment of his own Saturday, finishing third in the Tour skate sprint race for his first career podium. That finish combined with Schoonmaker’s run in Östersund marked the first time in 40 years that two American men earned World Cup podium finishes in one season, according to U.S. Ski and Snowboard. The last time that occurred was in 1983, with Tim Caldwell and Bill Koch finishing on the podium in Anchorage. Ogden’s podium finish was the 10th overall for Team USA in the 2023-24 season.

Ben Ogden (left) and Gus Schumacher celebrate after Ogden's third-place finish at the Tour de Ski sprint final on Saturday. Dec. 30, in Toblach, Italy. (Photo provided by U.S. Ski and Snowboard)

Brooks, who spent five seasons on the World Cup tour a little over a decade ago, said racing predominantly in Europe takes some getting used to for young skiers.

“Skiers are packing their bags in November and they’re not coming home for the most part until March, so you’re living out of a suitcase for five months a year,” she said.

With experience and success, the younger Americans are starting to find their comfort level.

“I think for some of the younger people on our team, we’ve just gotten more adapted and adjusted to this World Cup lifestyle, so we show up to the races knowing we belong there,” Schoonmaker said.

That sense of belonging and success has translated into confidence. For Ogden, gaining confidence to compete at the World Cup level has been a process. Last year he earned the U23 green bib, putting him among the best in the world at his age.

“The biggest thing that comes from successful early season races is confidence,” Ogden said. “Confidence in our ability to ski with the top dogs here on the World Cup and confidence that we can compete multiple times back-to-back. After a few good races in period one, I am personally feeling excited for the coming races.”

An APU athlete, Schumacher has been consistent this season, a regular top-25 finisher in distance races. On Saturday, he finished 18th in the skate sprint, the highest such finish of his career.

“It’s been really fun on this team this year,” Schumacher said. “Especially on the men’s side, it feels like we all ride the wave together, so that’s been a fun boat to be aboard.”

Despite making his first start on the Tour races, McMullen is eyeing some top-20 finishes after a strong first period.

“It’s easy to find that confidence when I’ve been training with such a strong team all year,” he said. “Being able to believe in my training and race as hard as I can has proven to be a great formula.”

The men’s team for the Tour de Ski also includes Kevin Bolger and another APU athlete, Scott Patterson.

World Cup races in the United States are rare, with only one in the past 34 years. A race scheduled for Minneapolis in 2020 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the World Cup is returning to race in Minnesota this season. The races at Wirth Park in Minneapolis in mid-February should only help to continue the American ascent in cross-country skiing.

The races will be especially poignant for Diggins, a native of St. Paul, Minnesota.

“I’m so excited,” Diggins said. “It’s been so cool to see how excited everybody is about it. It’s so cool that we’re rallying around this as a country and seeing this excitement grow. I’m hearing from clubs that are road-tripping out there and people that are making plans and making this part of their winter vacation. That’s so cool and exciting.”

The U.S. team continues to race in Toblach on Sunday, in the 10K classic for the second stage of the Tour.

Chris Bieri

Chris Bieri is the sports and entertainment editor at the Anchorage Daily News.

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Mayor's xc ski challenge, super tour ccsa conference championships midwest & great lakes divisional junior national qualifier (cxc junior cup).

Please note that Mayor’s Challenge will not take place in 2024 due to the Loppet Cup.

The Mayor’s XC Ski Challenge is a competitive ski race for skiers ages U12 to Senior level and is part of the Youth/Junior Cup event series in 2023, which is governed by Central Cross-Country Skiing (CXC). The Mayor’s XC Ski Challenge is the 2023 Midwest and Great Lake Division CXC Cup Finals. The event will also host Period 3 of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Super Tour competition. The races will be held on Saturday, February 18th, and Sunday, February 19th, at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, MN.

ATTENTION !!!   Please note that the Saturday event at the Mayor’s Challenge is  NOT  a Midwest Division qualifier race.  Only the Sunday event (Classic Mass Start)  is a Midwest Division qualifier race.  Both Saturday and Sunday events are Great Lakes Division qualifier races.

This event is a Super CXC Cup Event and will score results on the Midwest and Great Lakes Divisional Ranking List and the National Ranking List (NRL). This CXC Cup event is sanctioned by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard: current 2022-23 Cross Country General or Competitor U16+ membership required to enter a race. Only competitors with the Competitor U16+ membership will score points on the National Ranking List (NRL). Midwest and Great Lakes Divisional Ranking Lists are used for the Midwest and Great Lakes Junior National Team qualification.  Competitors with  FIS license will be scored on the FIS ranking list.

CXC Youth Cup

This CXC Youth Cup event will score results on the Midwest and Great Lakes Divisional Ranking List . No membership is required to participate. However, competitors with Youth General membership will be provided points and preferential race seeding based on points and ranking.

CXC Youth Cup Midwest and Great Lakes Divisional Ranking Lists are used for the Dream Camp qualification. The U14 skiers who finish in the top 5 on the Divisional Ranking List will earn a spot at Dream Camp.

Super Tour The U.S. Ski and Snowboard SuperTour presented by the National Nordic Foundation is the highest level of competition in the United States. Top racers race head to head 19 times in a variety of disciplines at 7 different venues over the course of the season, with World Cup start spots and funding on  the  line. Period 3 of the SuperTour competition will be held with a Freestyle Sprint and a 20km Classic Mass Start. Racers will then travel to Hayward for the 52km Slumberland American Birkebeiner Freestyle Mass Start. A  Google Sheet with specific dates and events for the SuperTour can be found HERE .

CXC Adaptive Cup

To include more diverse racers and participants in the sport of cross-country skiing, CXC is hosting a race series where athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments have the opportunity to ski with their peers.

The CXC Adaptive Cup is sanctioned and scored by Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) and U.S. Ski & Snowboard and features a series of events in Minnesota and Michigan. Participating athletes (ages 20 and under) learn how to progress through the competitive skiing pipeline with the support of friends, families, clubs, and race organizers.

Adaptive categories:

1. Sit skier

2. Standing adaptive skier

3. Visually impaired (VI) skier

There is the option to specify the classification of the adaptive skier in the chosen category based on the International Paralympic Committee’s Paralympic classification system and time factors. Choosing the class will allow the athlete to receive a time factor on their final result time..

All standing and visually impaired skiers will be fully integrated into the main race field with non-adaptive athletes. Visually impaired athletes are allowed to ski with a guide in front of them and have the option of using a voice amplifier. Standing and VI athletes will be seeded based on FIS/U.S. Ski & Snowboard and/or Regional Ranking list. If the athlete does not yet have points, they will start at or near the back of the field. Keep in mind any standing or VI adaptive athlete can register for the race and choose not to register as an adaptive athlete if they wish not to receive a time factor.

Sit skiers will compete on a course designed specifically for them and start at their own specified time.

Results and awards will be provided for skiers in the three adaptive categories, separated into male and female divisions. In addition, standing and VI athlete results will also be integrated into the overall results.

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Participant Information

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Schedule & Start Lists

• Course Maps

Wax Facilities

Coach/parent information, other information.

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Venue Access / Spectators

Only racers and credentialed coaches, race staff, and volunteers are allowed in the start/finish area and on the course. Non-athletes are not permitted to ski, run, or walk on the course.

General Trailhead Use:

• The Trailhead remains open to the public. Please be considerate of limited space.
• Skiers SHOULD NOT STORE BAGS OR EQUIPMENT inside the Trailhead. Athletes can come in to warm up. All gear and equipment must go out with athletes and be stored in team areas in the Lower Stadium or Athlete Village.
• Glitter should be applied outside the Trailhead. We want everyone to look awesome on race day, but it gets everywhere and stays for a very long time. Please keep this in mind when gearing up for race days.
• There are limited bathroom facilities in the Trailhead.  Athletes are encouraged to use the outdoor porta potties in the parking lot and the stadium.
•  CROCKPOTS/SMALL APPLIANCES ARE NOT ALLOWED at the Trailhead.
•  Sack lunches, snacks and beverages must be stored and distributed in team areas in the Lower Stadium. Racers may then bring that food inside to eat as they warm up. This is the option we recommend to help keep your athletes well fueled for their races.
• Food from outside restaurants, if using, must be delivered, stored and distributed outside to a team. Racers may then bring that food inside to eat as they warm up.
• Mill Valley Market, our concessionaire at the Trailhead, will be open during race days but will have limited ability to serve everyone during the short breaks throughout a race day.

Registration for CXC Adaptive, Youth and Junior Cup events is available at the CXC website .

* Registration closes Tuesday before the race at 10:00 pm.

For questions about the CXC Adaptive/Youth/Junior cup, please contact CXC at [email protected] or call (608) 294-0433. For questions about the CCSA, please contact please contact Amy Cichanowski at  [email protected] .

In accordance with U.S. Ski and Snowboard sanctioning requirements, all (U16 and over) must have a current U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership to enter and compete.

Timing chip: By registering, you agree that if you fail to return your timing transponder after the race to an appropriate race official, you will pay a fee of $75 to replace the transponder.

Registration Fee Refund Policy : the organizers will honor the policy of full refund if an event is canceled more than 2 weeks in advance, and no refund if canceled less than 2 weeks in advance. Registration and transaction fees are non-refundable, including in the event of delay, rescheduling, or cancellation of an event or program.  An event or program registration is not transferable to another person or another event for any reason, including injury. Participating under another person’s name will result in disqualification.

Registration and transaction fees are non-refundable, including in the event of delay, rescheduling, or cancellation of an event or program. An event or program registration is not transferable to another person or another event for any reason, including injury. Participating under another person's name will result in disqualification.

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Required licenses:

Super Tour:   A valid U.S. Ski & Snowboard General and FIS license is required to participate.

CCSA:  A valid U.S. Ski & Snowboard General or Competitor Membership is required to participate.

Junior (U16-U20): CXC Junior Cup. A valid U.S. Ski & Snowboard General or Competitor Membership is required to participate.

Youth:  (12 – U14):  No membership is required to participate. However, competitors with Youth General membership will be provided points and preferential race seeding based on points and ranking.

Adaptive:  

Ages 7 -13:  No membership is required. 

Ages 14 and older: A valid U.S. Ski & Snowboard General Membership or  Cross Country Adaptive Competitor Membership   is required .For preferential race seeding and to earn U.S. Ski and Snowboard NRL ranking points, a Cross Country Adaptive Competitor Membership is required.

Age classes:

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Age Classifications

FIS Age Classes

FIS Class                        Age

FIS Junior                      Up to 19 years on December 31 of the current competition season

FIS Senior                     All competitors over the age limit for Juniors

Volunteers are needed in a number of areas! Sign up today.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

See the schedule HERE .

This is a preliminary schedule and is subject to change. Detailed schedule coming soon. All times are approximate and are subject to final registration numbers.

Entry & Start Lists

The official entry list will be available Friday evening the week of the event. Athletes are responsible for ensuring they have been registered for the proper event and that all their information is accurate. Start lists will be posted when available from Superior Timing:

Maps + Distances

Sprint Start Map

Mass Start Map

Bib pickup will be at the venue near the start area on the morning of each race.

Competition Rules

This race is governed by the International Ski Federation (FIS) Rules as well as the US Ski & Snowboard rules.

• FIS International Competition Rules
• U.S. Ski & Snowboard Nordic Competition Guide

U.S. Ski & Snowboard license holders will be seeded per their rankings. All athletes are required to have a FIS license, U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership or CXC competitor membership.

Fluorocarbon Ban

All events are restricted to non-fluorinated glide waxes. Randomized testing will be conducted – primarily in the start pen – and all athletes will be subject to a mandatory ski check pre-race. All competitors will be required to report to Ski Control in the start pen prior to their start at selected events.

Classic Pole Length

Per FIS rules (ICR 343.8.2), race officials will be enforcing the 83% classic pole length rule. Please ensure that you arrive at the start corral with sufficient time prior to the start time. For your reference, the athlete’s height will be measured with the race boots on and to the top of the uncovered head.

Diagonal Technique Zones

The Organizing Committee is informing all competitors that, per FIS ICR 310.2.1, “the jury may ban or enforce the use of specific techniques on marked sections of the course.” The Jury has decided to use zones where only Diagonal Technique (including Herringbone with NO glide phase) with diagonal movement of both arms and legs are allowed. In Diagonal Technique when only one pole is in the ground at any time. ALL other techniques are not allowed. Course controllers will be present to enforce the technique rule.

Athlete Safety

The Loppet Foundation and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard work to provide a safe environment in which athletes can train and compete, free from abuse and inappropriate behavior. All participants agree that they are bound by the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Athlete Safety Policy https://www.usskiandsnowboard.org/safesport-athlete-safety/athlete-safety-policies- guidelines , and the MAAPP. Please review U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Athlete Safety policies, the SafeSport Code, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies.

All adult participants are mandatory reporters. Reporting violations may be made anonymously and there are no fees for reporting. We all are part of promoting a culture of safety through education, listening, and speaking up.

Reporting procedures Procedures for reporting concerns involving alleged violations of the MAAPP, the SafeSport Code, or the Athlete Safety Policy: a. For concerns that are non-sexual in nature, use the U.S. Ski & Snowboard File a Report – Other Misconduct form available on its website. b. For concerns regarding sexual misconduct, report to the U.S. Center for SafeSport and the authorities if a minor is involved.

If you are an athlete who has experienced inappropriate behavior or know of an athlete who has experienced inappropriate behavior, please report to the U.S. Center of SafeSport HERE or U.S. Ski & Snowboard HERE . To post from your smartphone at the event, use the following QR Code:

Parking for athletes, coaches, and families will be at the Mortenson parking lots ( 700 Meadow Lane  and  4100 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN 55422 ).

Space for teams and ski equipment suppliers will be made available at no charge throughout the event beginning at 8:00 A.M. Friday, February 17. Two waxing location options are available as detailed below. Teams may register for either, both, or none of the options below:

North Trailhead Parking Lot

The North Parking Lot adjacent to the Trailhead building will be reserved and set up as an Athlete’s Village. This space is adjacent to the start/finish stadium. Space will be available for teams to set up tents, small trucks, or trailers as needed (within space limitations). Teams must supply their own tables, extensions cords, and any other needed supplies. Adequate electricity for waxing will be available in this area. Portable heaters (supplied by teams) may be used in trailers, but use may be limited by the Loppet based on total power needs and capacity. North Parking Lot space will be available by advanced reservation only. See registration information below.

On-Snow Outdoor Wax Stations

We will again have outdoor space available on the south and west sides of the start/finish stadium. Space will be available for teams to set up tents as desired. Electrical service will be provided for up to 10 stations on a first come, first served basis. Teams must supply their own tables, tents, extension cords and any other needed supplies. If you plan to set up on the snow in the stadium, please register as noted below.

Branded Tents and Feather Flags

Ski teams are welcome to have branded tents and flags at their assigned waxing stations as part of their complimentary waxing space.

Ski race suppliers, ski shops, and waxing support services are welcome to have branded tents and flags at their assigned waxing stations as part of their Loppet sponsorship. Please contact Abby Delaney [email protected] regarding your sponsorship.

Ski race suppliers, ski shops, and waxing support services choosing not to be sponsors are welcome to assigned waxing space at no charge. We respectfully request you do not display branded tent or flags. Thank you for your cooperation.

Register for Wax Station Space by February 1

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Cross-country skiing tour in Moscow region

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Irina C.     , Moscow, Russia

Hello, my name is Irina. Working with people and traveling is my passion that is why I have joined,... more

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Activity level.

Day Trip / Out of Town

Kid Friendly: No. Friendly: No. Maximum travelers: 2

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Russian (fluent), English (fluent)

One day winter tour of cross-country skiing in Moscow region with a private guide

I invite you to explore Russain winter and to enjoy the beauty of Russian forest under snow. We will go out of Moscow by train to a small town, Dmitrov. Visit the town center ( founded in 1154) and after light breakfast in a local restuarant in the historical center we will go to the forest for cross-country skiing. We have skiing lines 2, 3, 5 and 10 km. Ski boots + ski rent are included in the tour price. Lunch break after the first the 5 km in a forest cafe , after we finish skiing , go back to the history center of Dmitrov and have dinner and take train to go back to Moscow.

09:55 Express train leaves from Savelovskaya train station to the town of Dmitrov 10:58 Train arrives to Dmitrov ( an ancient Russian town, founded in 1154 and called Moscow Younger Brother ) Breakfast in the city center with a short historical walking tour of the city center (3 options for breakfast: omelet with ham or omelet with tomatoes or a pancake with sour cream/condensed milk. Tea/fruit drink) Ski and skiboots rent ( you can take ski pants and other clothing with you or just ski in what you feel comfortable, better to have warm socks and warm gloves) 3-4 hours of skiing with a break for a light lunch Dinner Vegetable salad, borsch (red-beet soup), grilled chicken breast or sausage or dumplings , buckwheat or mashed potatoes. 19:55 Express train leaves to Moscow 20:54 Train arrives to Moscow (Savelovskaya metro station)

Meeting Point + Tour Duration

Meeting Point Options: Hotel

Duration: 8 hours

Transportation

local train or van with a driver

What’s Included

• Guiding Services
• Public Transportation Tickets

Other: - Ski+ski boots rent, - Train ticket, - Breakfast, - Dinner.

Estimated Local Cash Needed

500 Rubles - souvenirs

What’s Extra

• Personal Expenses

A Recent Review of this tour

A wonderful way to explore a historic town near Moscow and get in some Nordic skiing. I enjoyed both skate and classic at Dimitrov winter sports center, just 10 mins from town center. Irina is fabulous--friendly, knowledgeable, super organized and flexible (eg adopting to your interests, how much you want to ski, etc.) To top it off, she hails from Dimitrov, so there's no better guide to this place! William Wohlforth

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