Conditions for tonights 4 K classic sprints were ideal. The temperature was about 24 degrees at the start and the race course had a nice set of double tracks set for the sprint. The Staff at Timber Ridge did a great job of grooming and setting.,
The 2006 White Pine Stampede proves one thing for sure: you don't need snow to hold a cross country ski event, just a bunch of crazy skiers who are starved for snow; they will ski on anything!!,
Photos from the 2006 White Pine Stampede - third set.,
Photos from the 2006 White Pine Stampede - second set.,
A few photos of the White Pine Stampede by Pami Goodman, including the start.,
Perfect snow conditions, man-eating holes, great road crossings, icy downhills, fast uphills, water hazards - there was something for everyone in this 2006 adventure of a race!,
Elliot Putman and Catarina Gulledge with the 10K.,
Jess Smith and Megan Madion, overall winners.,
Andy Triebold and Wendy Anderson, overall winners.,
Despite the challenges of mother nature, the City of Lakes Loppet, after a tiny snowstorm on Tuesday night, has brought out their shovels and decided to give the race a go.,
Crews are working on the trail this morning filling in thin spots and fortifying where necessary. A little light snow is expected late Friday and Friday night to top off today's work.,