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Mesabi East Invite 1/6
Here is the final line up for the Mesabi East invite. We will be leaving from the high school at 4:30 AM for Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN.
-We have a conference room set aside for our skiers, parents, and families in which a lunch will be served. This is a room just for Coon Rapids, so we will not have to be in there with any other teams.
-We will be returning back to the high school after all of our skiers finish their race.
For those that are going to be racing, please fill out the information on this waiver https://waivers.edgeauditor.com/auto-setup/giant/auqz89
10:00 4K Classic Varsity Boys then Girls
10:45 4K Classic JV Boys then Girls
1:00 4K Freestyle Varsity Boys then Girls
1:45 4K Freestyle JV Boys then Girls
We will post specific start times once they are available.
Goal: Get the most points! Only outdoor photos count.
10 pts each (only 1 photo counts):
1. A picture of the group on an obstacle at the outdoor fitness center
2. A picture the group under the Korteloppet sign
3. A picture of the group with a sign with the name “Birkebeiner” somewhere in the sign
4. A picture of the group with a metal skier
5. A picture of at least one group member and an even number (number must be visible)
6. A picture of at least one group member and an odd number (number must be visible)
7. A picture of the group on the 00 bridge
8. A picture of the group by a sign with the name “Seeley” visible (cannot be the “Seeley
Highlands” sign from below)
9. A picture of the group by a sign with a bike visible
10. A picture of the group by a 28k sign
11. A picture of the group by a sign that says “Skate”
12. A picture of the group by a sign that says “Classic”
13. A picture of the group by a 31k sign
14. A picture of the group by an arrow sign
15. A picture of the group by a sign that says “Winter” somewhere in the sign
16. A picture of an appropriate word spelled out by your group’s ski poles
17. A picture of the group by a sign with the name “Samuel” on it
18. A picture of a group member holding at least 5 pinecones
19. A picture of a different Scavenger Hunt group from our team
20. A picture with a parent from our team (outside)
30 pts each (only 1 photo counts):
1. A picture of the group by a sign with the name “Tony Wise” visible
2. A picture of the group with a recreational hiker on the trail (does not include Abby, Jerlie,
Josh Thoen, Aaron Casey, Ryan Powley, or trip chaperones/volunteers, Snes, Felix, or anyone else in our group): hiker must
consent to image and be included in the photo willingly
3. A picture of the group by a sign with the name “Seeley Highlands 8k” visible
50 pts each (only one photo counts):
1. A picture of at least one group member with Anthony Ludwig or Josh Thoen or Aaron
Casey or Ryan Powley in frame (picture must capture the majority of their person)
2. A picture of at least one group member with a living deer fully in the frame
3. A picture of the group in front of Bodecker Warming Cabin
5 pts each (can get credit for max of 5 different photos for each category):
1. A picture of at least one group member with a living bird fully in frame
2. A picture of at least one group member with a living squirrel fully in frame
UPDATE 12/30 ******
We have decided to head home earlier than planned due to some potentially icy road conditions. Our current ETA is 3:40. Please be at the school by that time so no one is waiting for rides when we arrive.
UPDATE 12/27******
The ski trails will definitely not be open the first day of winter camp and likely won’t be open during our entire camp. This means we will be planning on a lot of dryland – here are some new additions to your packing list: rollerskis, helmets, rollerski poles.
The school is open until 3PM today if you want to grab this additional equipment from your locker. Otherwise, we should be able to grab them before we leave on Thursday.
Here is our itinerary –
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H2XqzNS6kqUVhsm0XMVv55PWBW2jn4KQQ37f_eb0sz8/edit?usp=drivesdk
Be at school at 6:30am for the bus to leave at 7:00am on DEC 28
As of right now, we are still planning on having winter camp, but snow conditions are looking very rough right now. The trails have been closed for the past few days to preserve them as much as possible, and Coach Abby is going to check out the trails today to get a firsthand look. They will likely be open during our winter camp time, but we are going to plan for the worst, which might mean some dryland time.
Packing instructions:
Wear on bus: We will not get to the hotel until the night of the 28th (our first day). That means you need to be on the bus ready to ski. That should include the following and anything else that might mean “ready to ski”
- Winter boots/non-ski shoes
- Winter coat
- Ski jacket
- Thermals
- Ski pants
- Running shoes
Bus bag(s): We will not get to the hotel until the night of the 28th (our first day). That means you need to be on the bus ready to ski. Here is what you need on the bus to be ready to ski the whole day.
- Ski Boots
- Extra Hats, mittens, buffs other ski garments.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Water bottle
- Drawstring/ski bag to hold water and snacks on trail
- Snacks (optional)
- Bus entertainment (optional)
Trailer bag(s): This will be everything else you need for the trip! The bus will have a trailer to put skis and things that don’t need to be immediately accessible.
- Ski clothes for the other ski days
- Pajamas
- Phone/ other charging cables and blocks
- Shower/ toiletry things
- Swimsuit and pool sandals
- Entertainment – cards, books, etc.
- Lounge clothes
- Snacks
Please consider what will be accessible to you on the bus and not accessible to you on the trailer. We will be skiing immediately upon arrival and will not be checking into the hotel until dinner time. Additionally, while the weather looks “warm,” winter coats and other “emergency” clothing should be easily available on the bus in case we run into any trouble on the way to Hayward. Otherwise, everything else will be on the trailer, buried under our skis.
Food Notes: There will be continental breakfast available for the 29th and 30th. And the Boosters are providing dinner for the 28th and 29th. So the only additional food you need to pack is your lunch for the 28th and snacks/dinner for the way back home on the 30th. Please avoid bringing any nuts/peanut butter.
We will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Hayward, WI. Parents, a reminder that if you would like to send any items to camp, there are still a couple items we are requesting listed on sign up genius.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445ACAA23A57-46512391-nordic#/
We plan to return 12/30 by 6:00pm
Us coaches are looking forward to getting in some great skiing and team bonding! We can’t wait to see you all bright and early!
Additionally, please remember to turn in your Winter camp payments!
Here is the apparel order our captains have put together!
ORDERS DUE BY: DECEMBER 31ST
