1st Annual Blueberry Loppet
Saturday, March 10th
The first annual Blueberry Loppet is a challenging 30 km (approx.) cross country ski from Grandmothers Bay to Stanley Mission on the scenic and historic route along the Churchill River between these two first nation communities.
When:
- March 10, 2012
Start:
- Grandmother’s Bay School 10 am. Mass start. No late starts please
Finish:
- At the Learning Center, the old RHMK High School, Stanley Mission
Entry:
- $ 10 per entrant, this includes chili and bannock at the finish and checkpoint snacks, payable upon check-in in GMB.
- Early registration deadline to enter is March 5, 2012. After the deadline Skiers will pay an extra $10. Registration forms must be faxed 306-635-2050 to avoid late fee charge.
- Contact Jimmy Charles 635-2104(w), 635-4618(h), 635 7778(c) or Sam McKenzie 635-2276 for Registration Forms
- Entries will be limited to the first 50 applicants. Must be at least 14 years old
- Waiver Form must be signed by all Skiers (Parent/guardian must sign Waiver if youth is under 18 years of age)
The Route
- The route follows the traditional trail to Stanley Mission. The trail runs across the lakes and bays of the river and over the forest portages that avoid dangerous areas of weak ice. Most of the trail on ice will be groomed for classic and skate skiing.Skiers must be prepared for backcountry conditions. Maps will be provided.
Be Prepared
- Although there will be checkpoints and snowmobile safety patrols, it is each entrant’s responsibility to be well prepared for adverse conditions. Most of the route is on exposed lakes where conditions can deteriorate quickly. The trail will be marked, but white out conditions can occur suddenly and reduce visibility to zero. Therefore all skiers may consider carrying:
- extra clothing, route map will be provided, high energy trail food and fluids
Cancellation
- In the event of poor weather conditions the Blueberry Loppet may be cancelled. To be sure, contact Jimmy Charles at 635-2104(w), 635-4618(h), 635 7778(c) 306 635-2104 or Sam McKenzie at 635-2276 on March 9, 2012.
