Young skiers are set to gather in West Glacier to compete in Nordic events for the 2010 Western States Youth Ski Festival
For the first time ever, Glacier Outdoor Center and Glacier Nordic Ski Club are teaming up to host “The Race at Glacier” for the 2010 Western States Youth Ski Festival. The race, which was previously held in Sun Valley, Idaho, will bring more than 150 Nordic racers, ages 6-15, from all across the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Region to compete in this two-day event.
- When: Saturday, Feb. 27th 9:30am-2:30pm Sunday, Feb. 28th 9:30am-12:00pm
- Where: Glacier Outdoor Center, 12400 Hwy 2 East, West Glacier, MT 59936
- Who: 150+ Youth Nordic Racers from Montana, Idaho, Utah, Washington and Canada
- What: Skate, Classic, Obstacle and Downhill Nordic race events
The registration deadline is Monday, February 22nd. Forms are available by emailing Linda Grady at skiranch@centurytel.net. The entry fee for youth racers is $50 for all four events and includes the Saturday banquet, Sunday lunch and an event hat. Adults also have the opportunity to compete in the 7K Masters’ Race held on Saturday after the junior competitions. The entry fee is $15 and registration will take place on-site.
Concessions and luxury cabin accommodations are available at Glacier Outdoor Center and spectators are welcome. Volunteers are needed for timing, course maintenance and food concession. Cameron Blake is the volunteer coordinator and can be reached at blakegray@centurytel.net.
Glacier Nordic Ski Club is a Montana community ski club, whose mission is to instill a lifelong love of cross-country skiing. www.glaciernordicclub.com
Glacier Raft Company is a Whitewater Outfitter at the west entrance to Glacier National Park. Established in 1976, Glacier Raft Company is Montana’s most experienced raft company and has provided quality river trips to more than 300,000 people. GRC also offers guided fishing trips, extended wilderness whitewater adventures and guided snowshoeing and cross country skiing inside Glacier Park. Glacier Outdoor Center is the company’s multi-activity headquarters, offering a full-service fly shop, gear shop, cabin rentals, XC-ski rentals, snowshoe rentals and groomed Nordic ski trails. www.glacierraftco.com www.twitter.com/glacierraftco Glacier Raft Co on Facebook
