Pics from 15th Annual Huckleberry Loppet

Golden Nordic Racers on the start line for the 15/30km race

A 30km racer makes his way up the lap lane on the second lap of the 15km course. The finish line and start area are visible below on the stadium adjacent our new daylodge.

Jessica Stichelbout, Field Nordic Club Ski Coach, out on her second lap of the 30km course placing second behind Magi Scallion of Canmore, AB.

Finish Lane for all skiers with the announcing booth adjacent.

Amelia and Julian Hudson warm up on the 6 lane start grid. Finish lanes are on the right hand side of the picture. With a gentle uphill slope throughout the entire stadium, the start is a long double pole to the first climb.

Venue put to the test with the 15th Annual Huckleberry Loppet

Our new daylodge will be put to the test along with our new stadium and parking area this weekend at the 15th Annual Huckleberry Loppet. This will be the first time that an event has been run at our new facility. This will be a partial test for the capabilities of our new venue to host larger events in the future. Online registration closes Thursday night on Zone4.ca

"3 Day Festival" planned as a season primer for Western Canadian athletes.

The Dawn Mountain Challenge aims to create a sanctioned Western Canadian early season race series which will offer three races over three days with ski industry vendors and demo's for competitors and the public to test during the competition schedule. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has once again stepped up to the plate to be a co-host for one of the 3 events next year which will be announced later on as events are defined.

2011 DMC Planning Underway

The DMC, as it has been affectionately labelled by the ski community, will be creating an entirely new format for the 2011 season. Preliminary planning has already begun and there will be more info posted as it comes in. We look forward to seeing you for the 4th edition.