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Bigfoot Snowshoe Race – Timber Ridge – January 28, 2012

This 5K or 10K course is a super hilly off trail run with plenty of logs to jump and branches to duck.

Packet Pick-Up: Friday, January 27, from 2pm – 8pm at Running Fit Downtown- 300 E. Front Street (corner of Park and Front), or Race Day from 7:30am – 8:30am at Timber Ridge Nordic Center- 4360 Hammond Road (Hammond at 6-Mile, SE of town).

Awards: 5 deep in 5 year age groups

What To Bring For The Event

    Snowshoes, if you own your own
    Running/trail shoes
    Gloves, hat, you’re going to be covered in snow!
    Long tights or water proof/breathable pants

Pricing
5 & 10K early: $20
5 & 10K race day: $25Snow Shoe Rental: $20 (We have a limited # of snowshoes so make sure you sign up early if you need to rent snowshoes!! Your $20 rental will go toward the purchase price of a pair of snowshoes at Running Fit Jan 27, 28 or 29!)

Shirt NOT included – You’ll want the T-Shirt:
T-Shirt Pre-registered purchase: $12
T-Shirt Jan 27 or 28: $15 (no guarantee we will have shirts for you to purchase on race weekend…or maybe not in your size! Sign up early!)

Location: Timber Ridge Resort, Traverse City, MI
Dates: Saturday, Jan 28 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Address: 4050 Hammond Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

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XC Ski Headquarters – Labor Day Weekend Sale begins Friday 8/31 at 9:00am!


It’s almost here! Doors open tomorrow, Friday, at 9:00am on the best deals out there on XC skis, gear, and winter clothing. Come see us and get…

50% off last year’s Columbia jackets!

50% off this year’s Yoko clothing, gloves, and accessories!

40% off tons of jackets, tops and pants from The North Face, Brooks, Salomon, Columbia, Swix, Rossignol and more!

50% off last year’s Columbia kids clothing and outerwear!

The list goes on and on, plus sales on this year’s latest and greatest from The North Face, Columbia, Salomon, Brooks, and new this year… Patagonia!

Check out what’s hot on the ski scene this season from Fischer, Atomic, Salomon, and Alpina. Great deals on ski packages, skis, boots, and poles from last year and this year. Hours are 9am-6pm on Friday & Saturday, and 9am-5pm on Sunday. Plus, don’t miss the awesome events we have lined up for the weekend:

Saturday 4pm – Yoga for Skiers demo with Michigan Cup divisional gold medalist  and Certified Yoga Instructor, Mariah Frye

Sunday 2pm – Ski Walking Clinic with the godfather of nordic ski walking, Pete Edwards (he’ll bring the poles!)

Sunday 2pm – Mountain Bike Demo with Bob Smith of the Bicycle Shop! He’s bringing his big trailer full of bikes to try on our ski trails, so bring your helmet, shoes and pedals if you have them! He’ll supply a limited stock of helmets, shoes and pedals to demo as well.

There’s no excuse not to be here this weekend. Get pumped!!

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Suds & Snow – Microbrew Beer Festival – Timber Ridge Resort – March 3, 2012

Beer tasting and snowshoeing go hand in hand during the 6th Annual Suds & Snow event at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City. Along with samples of a wide variety of Michigan breweries, the event will feature food and live music.

Join us for fun in the snow, whether you are snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking or winter bike riding on our new trails. Live music and new, larger cozy place in the woods for festivities.

6th Annual Suds & Snow
Annual Event
1:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Timber Ridge Resort, Traverse City

Timber Ridge Resort is located at 4050 Hammond Road East in Traverse City.
Phone: (231) 947-2770

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Boyne Mountain – Stay and Ski Package


Planning your winter ski vacation NOW will get you the best rates! Plus, everything else you need, like a great night of sleep, an Open-to-Close lift ticket to your favorite resort, and more activities and dining options than any other resort in the Midwest! Don’t worry, we’ll make sure there is plenty of snow.

So…go ahead and make plans to spend time at Boyne Mountain Resort this winter!  

Package Includes

  • Lodging at Boyne Mountain Resort
  • Open-to-Close Lift Ticket
  • Complimentary Breakfast Buffet included for guests in the Boynehof, Clock Tower, or Edelweiss Lodges, and the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa
  • Tubing*
  • Juniors ages 6-15 receive reduced rates on lodging and lift tickets.
  • Kids ages 5 and under sleep and ski/ride for free!

Starting at rates are per person per night based on double occupancy, plus taxes and resort fees.  Rates are subject to change based on availability.  Please note tubing schedule varies throughout the season and are available for ages 5 and up;  please call ahead for schedule.  Night skiing starts December 23 through the holiday, as well as Wednesday-Saturday nights through March 17.  

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