** RACE UPDATE Friday 1/9/09 **
The race is a go. Skiers were out on the trails this morning and the groomers did a great job. There are changes to both courses, which we’ll post on the website later today and maps will be available at bib pick-up. Looking forward to seeing you soon and a great weekend of racing!

MVSTA’s signature Nordic ski event, with courses spanning the length of the Methow Valley from Sun Mountain to Mazama, and a salmon dinner Saturday evening. Choose from a Pursuit or Citizen format: Pursuit racers ski a classic race the first day, in which their finish times determine start times for the skate race on the second day; Citizen races choose to participate in the classic or skate race.

Saturday and Sunday, January 10 & 11, 2009

The Pursuit Class is part of the Nordic Cup Series

Locations

• Saturday - A 15K classic ski on the trails around Sun Mountain
  
• Sunday - A 25.9K skate on the Methow Community Trail start and finish at the Winthrop Town Trailhead.

Junior Distances & Race Course Descriptions

• Saturday (classic) - J3 2.5K, J4 1.25K, J5-7 1K on the Raven & Chickadee trails
  
• Sunday (skate) - J3 approximately 2.5K on the Methow Community Trail from Wolf Creek to Winthrop Town Trailhead; J4 approximately 1.5K on the Methow Community Trail from Wolf Creek to Winthrop Town Trailhead; J5-7 time trial at Winthrop Town Trailhead Loop.

Maps
15K course map
30K course map

Saturday, January 10: Chickadee Day Lodge/Sun Mountain Trails

• 8:30 a.m. mass start for J5, J6 & J7 racers
• 9:00 a.m. interval start for J3 & J4 racers
• 10:00 a.m. interval start for Pursuit Class Racers
• Citizen Racers will start behind the last Pursuit Racer, approximately 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, January 11: Winthrop Town Trailhead

• 9:00 a.m. interval race start for Pursuit Racers
• 9:45 a.m. mass start for Pursuit Racers outside of 45-minute time cut-off
• 9:50 a.m. mass start for Citizen Racers at Winthrop Town Trailhead
• 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Light lunch and refreshments at Winthrop barn for Pursuit and Citizen Racers
• 1:00 p.m. (approximate) Awards ceremony and random prizes at Winthrop barn for Pursuit and Citizen Racers
• 11:30 a.m. shuttle departs Winthrop Town Trailhead for J3 and J4 Racers
• 12:00 p.m. start for J3 and J4 Racers at 1st Wolf Ridge Road crossing
• 12:00 p.m. start for J5-7 Racers at the Town Trailhead

Cost

• Pursuit Class (Nordic Series)—$60; includes transportation to Corral Trailhead in Mazama, a race souvenir, Saturday night salmon dinner, refreshments, awards, and random prizes
• Citizen Class—$30 for Saturday or $30 for Sunday; includes a race souvenir, refreshments, awards, and random prizes
• Juniors (J3 & J4)- $11 for one day or $17 for both days (J5-7 racers are free)
• $10 late fee after January 2

Refund policy

No refunds after January 2

Online registration is now closed. You can register in person at the times and places listed below.

Registration and Bib Pick-Up

• Friday, January 9, 5:00 - 700 p.m. at MVSTA
  
• Saturday, January 10, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Salmon Dinner
  
• Sunday, January 11, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. at the Winthrop Ice Rink. please park at the Winthrop Town trailhead and take the stairs down to the ice rink.

Seeding

Skiers will be seeded for Saturday’s interval start based on past results or estimated finish times. Please provide this information on registration form no later than 12 noon on Wednesday, January 7.  

Wax and Snow Analysis Report
Friday night January 9th at 5pm
Saturday night January 10th at 5pm

A Swix technical representative will be at Winthrop Mountain Sports to provide up-to-date wax information.

Wax Clinic

Hands on wax clinic near Mazama by David Ford, member of the Toko Tech Team, Friday, January 9th  6:30 p.m and Saturday January 10th 2pm. Free. Call 509-996-4115 to reserve a space.

Salmon Dinner

Included in cost of Pursuit Class registration fee. All are welcome! Tickets available at packet pick-up and at the door. Cost: $20.00 for adults; $15.00 for children 5-12. A fundraiser for the MV Nordic Team.

Awards

Each age group: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+

Race Results

For race results, check out the Results page the evening of the race.

Questions?
Email events@mvsta.com