2011-2012 Race Schedule

GRAND MESA NORDIC COUNCIL 2011-2012 RACE SCHEDULE:

The GMNC once again will bring you a long season of fun ski racing for all types on some of the best snow and terrain you can find. We try to make the races challenging for the top athletes but also comfortable for the rest of us who just want to get out and test ourselves against a fun course. We have kept entry fees low to encourage participation but we are still able to raise valuable funds for regular grooming. Despite the low fee you can still expect plenty of hot soup and some good giveaways thanks to sponsors such as Clif Bar, REI, Summit Canyon Mountaineering, Justin’s Nut Butters, Loki Outerwear, and Ela Family Farms.

The Grand Mesa Nordic Race Series is a series of four cross country ski races with awards for each race as well as for the cumulative point winners for the whole series. The series emphasizes ski racing for fun and personal fitness for skiers of all abilities.

All races will be held on the Skyway Nordic Ski Trails on Colo. Highway 65 on top of Grand Mesa.

Registration for each race will be on race day only in the Skyway parking area beginning at approximately 10 AM. Entry is $10 for Grand Mesa Nordic Council members, $15 for others. Skiers who race on 3 of the 4 race dates will earn a special commemorative prize, most likely a T-shirt again, to be delivered some time after the series completion.

NOTE: Road closures do happen on Grand Mesa and there can be weather so nasty even us nordic stalwarts find it necessary to postpone a race. Please check the website for late breaking news regarding races before heading up.

Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011:
WINTERSTART (Results Posted)