The Mesabi Invite held at Giant's Ridge in Biwabik, MN is a meet of the highest caliber. In addition to providing skiers with the opportunity to see and ski with the best in the Upper-Mid-West, athletes can race the Minnesota State High School League Championship course.
What to Bring
Please keep an eye on the forecast for Biwabik and dress plan to dress accordingly. Also bring even warmer clothes as this is Minnesota, and the weather changes. A pillow and a small blanket help make an early morning departure more comfy.
Before leaving double check that you have properly waxed skis, the correct poles for the discipline you will be skiing and your boots. All skiers need to have their team uniforms, hats and gloves.
Before leaving double check that you have properly waxed skis, the correct poles for the discipline you will be skiing and your boots. All skiers need to have their team uniforms, hats and gloves.
Bring food for the day. A healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks for the day are important. Food at Giant's Ridge is expensive and not the best for competing. Please also make sure you have a water bottle to stay hydrated. The bus will be stopping for a quick meal on the return trip. In the past we have stopped in Cloquet where there are several options for skiers. $10 should be more than enough for this meal. Pocket money for event t-shirts or other purchases is optional.
Departure
Please arrive at Middle School @ 4:15am sharp with everything you need. We will load up and leave at 4:30 am. Do not be late. We will be sharing a coach bus with Sibley and Tartan. Because of limited space this trip is only open to varsity and high school skiers. The bus will not wait.
Meet Schedule
APPROX. START TIME:
10:00 5K Classic Varsity/JV Boys
12:00 5K Classic Varsity/JV Girls
1:30 5K Freestyle Varsity/JV Boys
3:00 5K Freestyle Varsity/JV Girls
Simley Nordic Ski Bib Numbers and Individual Start Times
Simley Nordic Ski Bib Numbers and Individual Start Times
515 12:09:00.0 Claire Anderson Simley Nordic Ski 8 Girls JV-Classic A
594 12:28:30.0 Caroline Pippert Simley Nordic Ski 11 Girls JV-Classic B
856 14:38:00.0 Cale Miller Simley Nordic Ski 10 Boys JV-Freestyle A
919 14:54:00.0 Tyler Thomas Simley Nordic Ski 9 Boys JV-Freestyle B
934 14:57:30.0 Lucas Ferguson Simley Nordic Ski 10 Boys JV-Freestyle C
987 15:11:00.0 Samantha Hall Simley Nordic Ski 11 Girls Varsity-Freestyle A
1007 15:16:00.0 Rachael Gilomen Simley Nordic Ski 8 Girls Varsity-Freestyle B
1074 15:32:30.0 Larisa Larson-Aguirre Simley Nordic Ski 10 Girls Varsity-Freestyle C
1075 15:33:00.0 Annika Iverson Simley Nordic Ski 9 Girls Varsity-Freestyle C
1103 15:40:00.0 Mikayla Schultz Simley Nordic Ski 10 Girls Varsity-Freestyle C
1117 15:43:30.0 Mady David Simley Nordic Ski 12 Girls Varsity-Freestyle C
1187 16:01:00.0 Juliana Malyshev Simley Nordic Ski 9 Girls JV-Freestyle B
1227 16:11:00.0 Amanda Mertens Simley Nordic Ski 9 Girls JV-Freestyle C
Return
We will leave Giant's Ridge following the awards ceremony. With a stop for dinner, I estimate that we will be back at The Middle School around 9pm. We will have athletes call or text when get close.
Trivia
Directions to Giant’s Ridge
The town of Biwabik is named for an iron rich layer of rock found in the Iron Range. Three billion-years-ago, during the lower Proterozoic, a sea deposited this layer of rock. The word biwabik itself comes from an Ojibwa word meaning “fragment of iron.”
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.
Results and meet information can be found on skinnyski.com
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