Mt Ashwabay Summit Nordic Race
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Mt Ashwabay Summit Nordic Race
The Mt Ashwabay Summit Nordic Race is an annual cross-country ski event held at Mt Ashwabay Outdoor Recreation Area in Bayfield, Wisconsin. The event offers multiple citizen race options and divisions for college, high school, and middle school skiers. Citizen race options listed include:
- 30k Skiathlon (15k classic, 15k skate)
- 30k Classic
- 30k Skate
- 15k Classic
- 15k Skate
Middle school skiers race a 3.5k freestyle and high school skiers race a 7k freestyle. College skiers are eligible for a college entry fee and college teams are scored in the 30k skiathlon.
The main race course is a 15k loop using the Anchor, Abbey Rd, Jolly, Skid Road, Northern Lights, and The Buzz trails; 30k races complete two laps and ski counter-clockwise. The course is marked with pink flags at intersections. Two on-course aid stations sit near 4.5k and 9k offering water, electrolytes and GU; an additional water station is available near the start/finish for second laps. Both aid stations include a vehicle for evacuation.
Event logistics include parking in the main and overflow lots with designated team parking, bib pickup and registration in the Carlson house and the Chalet, and Race Headquarters in the Big Top tent. Trails are remote with limited road access and spotty cell reception. Awards include pies for overall winners, age group awards, and event swag for all skiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
