Come 'ski with the pack' and become a 'Founder' in this brand new XC ski marathon!  The course will be a single 42km loop that will incorporate many of the best, and most challenging trails at Minocqua Winter Park.  

- The race is a Birkie and Korte Freestyle and Classic Qualifier;                Actually, the only qualifying race in the state of Wisconsin that is not held on the Birkie trail itself.  Ski our race and, with some skill, endurance and luck, move up a few start waves in the Birkie!

-The race is a both a freestyle and classic race.  We will have tracks set throughout the race and a seperate classic skier start prior to the skate waves going off -

- The race will start and finish right outside the heated Chalet building -

- There is ample parking close to the Chalet -

-Cool race logoed 'schwag' for the first 200 registrants (about 75 as of 12/26) -

- The race will be timed with chip timing by the  professionals at iTiming -

- Friday Evening (Feb. 3) Pasta Feed and packet pickup/registration;                                            our Squirrel Hill snow tubing facility will be open for racers and their families -

- Awards ceremony at conclusion of race -

Athletes Release: Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk Release: I know that skiing is an action sport carrying significant risk of serious personal injury, death or property damage. I also know that there are natural, mechanical and environmental conditions and risks which independently or in combination with my activities may cause property damage, or severe or even fatal injuries to me or others. I agree that I alone am responsible for: (a) my safety while participating in competitive events and, (b) providing, utilizing and maintaining that equipment necessary for the safe enjoyment of my participation in such events and specifically acknowledge that the following persons or entities including Minocqua Winter Park employees and volunteers,  the promoters, the sponsors, the organizers, the officials and any agent, representative, officer, director, employee, member or affiliate, of any person or entity named above are not responsible for my safety. I specifically RELEASE and DISCHARGE, in advance, those parties from any and all liability whether known or unknown, even that liability which may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of persons and entities identified above. I further agree to forever HOLD HARMLESS and IDEMINIFY all persons and entities identified above, generally and specifically, from any and all liability for death, personal injury or property damage, resulting in any way from my participating in competitive events. I currently have, and I agree to maintain throughout the time that I train and compete, valid and sufficient medical and accident insurance. I understand that it is my sole responsibility and release all persons and entities identified above from providing this coverage for me. I agree that I will accept and abide by any rules or regulations imposed by the organizers of any particular competition. This Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk and Release shall be binding upon my heirs and assigns.  Photography Release; I hereby grant absolute right and permission to the Lakeland Ski Touring Foundation to use photographic portraits of me for illustration, promotion and advertising purposes.