Simely Nordic Ski Team Trip to Biwabik Invitational at Giant’s Ridge Jan 8th & 9th, 2010 -We need to know who's will go by Dec 31, 2009!

Here's the info on the trip to Biwabik. We need a firm commitment for all high school age skiers by tomorrow Dec. 31st. If you are going for sure email Coach Anderson andersoh@invergrove.k12.mn.us

I have additional meet information links at the bottom of the posting.

Simely Nordic Ski Team Trip to Biwabik Invitational at Giant’s Ridge Jan 8th & 9th, 2010

General Information
This is an optional trip for high school age skiers. We will leave via coach driven rented van on Friday, January 8th. I expect to depart around 12:00p.m. We will be returning following the completion of the awards on Saturday, January 9th.
We will be staying at a home owned by Tom Gustafson, Sibley’s Nordic Ski Coach. We have been invited to share lodging with Sibley’s skiers. In case of emergency, Coach Anderson and Coach Sedler can be contacted via cell phone (651) 338-1035 and (612) 751-0260 respectively.
If you have any questions prior to our trip, I may be reached in my classroom (651) 306-7226 or at my home number (651) 450-7149 later in the evening.

Costs
We are working to make this an inexpensive trip for the skiers,$40 per skier. The meet registration fee is $13. Dinner on Friday night is $6. Other funds will be used for van rental and gas.
Additionally, we will need to bring food for a shared breakfast on Saturday morning. We also suggest bringing food for a bag lunch on Saturday to eat after the race. The skiers should bring a healthy assortment of snacks with them to eat as their races allow during the day on Wednesday. We recommend that each skier bring $20-$25 in pocket money for other minor expenses or for race t-shirts.

Trip Expectations
We are on this trip to attend a ski meet as guests in Mr. Gustafson’s house. All behaviors must keep this purpose in mind.
Boys will be lodged on one level of the house and girls will be staying on another level. And, of course, all Minnesota High School League rules apply to athletes at all times.
All skiers will need a sleeping pad and a sleeping bag. We will be camped out on wood floors.
The Simley Nordic Ski Team is a wonderful group of young people. We expect no problems. Have a great time!

Meet Schedule
The boys’ classical race will start at 10:00a.m. The girls’ classical race will start at 12:00 noon. The boys’ freestyle race will start at 1:30p.m. The girls’ freestyle race will start at 3:00p.m. Skiers will only ski one race. They will choose between the classic and the freestyle disciplines.

Clothing
The weather in Minnesota is variable, thus be prepared for weather from totally tepid to fully frigid. Bring plenty of clothes that may be layered for any weather condition. There is no need for fancy or high priced clothing, however we expect skiers to be properly dressed for what Northern Minnesota can present.

Trivia
The town of Biwabik is named for an iron rich layer of rock found in the Iron Range. During the Lower Proterozoic, a sea deposited this layer of rock, which is approximately three billion years ago. The word biwabik itself comes from an Ojibwa word meaning “fragment of iron.”

Directions to Giant’s Ridge
Giant’s Ridge’s web site says it takes 3 hours to get there from the Metro. I think it will take more like 4 hours.
Take I35 North- 120 miles; Merge onto MN-33 North via exit number 237 toward Cloquet/Iorn Range- 20 miles; Merge onto US-53 North until you reach Eveleth- 36 miles; Take MN-37 exit into Gilbert- 1 mile; Turn right onto MN-135 through Biwabik- 9 miles, Turn left onto County road 138-3 miles; The Lodge at Giant’s Ridge will be on your left.


Link to General Meet Info.
Link to Trail Pass and Spectator Info.
Link to Spaghetti dinner info.
Link to General info for coaches.
Giant's Ridge Resort info with weather.
Giant's Ridge Nordic ski trail map.

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