Sawtooth
International Ski Races
27th Annual
SUNDAY,
JANUARY 10, 2010
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
. If
you are concerned about timely mail delivery, you
may fax your entry to 218-387-9562 or scan and e-mail 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
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.
Additional information, snow conditions, last minute race
information, printable entry forms and online registration available at www.pincushiontrails.org.
SAWTOOTH
CLASSES