The Mesabi Invite held at Giant's Ridge in Biwabik, MN on January 9th.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.
We have limited seats on the bus that we share with Tartan and North. We will give preference to older more experienced skiers while encouraging our newer skiers to travel with us, support our team and experience a top meet as space allows.
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 Tartan. 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
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.
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