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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Copper Loppet - 15 km and 30 km
High Noon at the Tech Trails

The Copper Loppet starts at the Tech Trails stadium area, will provide skiers with a tour of the entire Tech trail system, including the lower trails and Nara trails (which opened in 2008-09). Skiers can choose between the 15 km and 30 km races. Registration and bib pick-up will open at 8 a.m. and close at 11 a.m. at the warming hut at the Tech Trails.

Snow Bike Race
2:30 p.m. at the Tech Softball Fields

Grab your favorite large-tire, low-pressure mountain bike and get ready for a workout! We'll race around the same 15 km loop that the skiers use. This will be the only time you can ride the winter trails, so make your plans today!

Great Lakes Division JO Qualifier - 5 km and 10 km
10 a.m. at the Tech Trails

Great Lakes skiers hoping to qualify for the Junior Olympics will ski either 5 km or 10 km, depending on your age category. Interval starts will begin at 10 a.m. at the stadium area. Registration and bib pick-up will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8:30 a.m. at the warming hut at the Tech Trails.

Feed Provided to racers on Saturday

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Copper Island Classic - 2 km, 5 km and 10km
12:50 p.m. at the Chassell Classic Trails

Join us for this 42nd Annual Copper Island Classic at the intimate and well-groomed Chassell Ski Trails. Events include 5-km and 10-km fun races, where you guess your finish time; and 5-km and 10-km timed races. There is also a 2-km race for junior skiers. Registration and bib pick-up will open at 10:30 a.m. and close at noon at the Chassell Heritage Center.

  • 10-km race for skiers 16 and older
  • 5-km race for skiers 14 and older
  • 2-km race for skiers 13 and under
  • 5-km and 10-km fun races--winners are skiers who most closely estimate their finish time. Skiers estimate their couse time on the registration form, then leave their watches with a trusted friend. Skiers of any age or skill level can enter.

Great Lakes Division JO Qualifier - 5 km and 10 km
10 a.m. at the Chassell Classic Trails

Great Lakes skiers hoping to qualify for the Junior Olympics will ski either 5 km or 10 km, depending on your age category. Interval starts will begin at 10 a.m. at the trailhead for the Chassell Classic trails. Registration and bib pick-up will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 9:30 a.m. at the Chassell Heritage Center.

The Keweenaw Nordic Festival promotes Nordic skiing in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula and supports the Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Team, local members of the Great Lakes Division JO Team, and the Chassell Classic Trails.